NYSE$BSX
Boston Scientific Corp · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Boston Scientific's Q4 2020 earnings declined due to the impact of the WATCHMAN conversion and the voluntary recall of the LOTUS Edge Aortic Valve System, but the company is optimistic about growth in 2021.
Boston Scientific reported Q4 2020 net sales of $2.708 billion, a decrease of (6.8) percent compared to the prior year period. GAAP net income available to common stockholders was $138 million, or $0.10 per share, while adjusted EPS was $0.23. The results were impacted by the WATCHMAN conversion and the LOTUS Edge recall.
- Net sales decreased by (6.8)% on a reported basis, (8.3)% on an operational basis, and (8.0)% on an organic basis compared to Q4 2019.
- GAAP net income available to common stockholders was $0.10 per share, down from $2.83 per share in Q4 2019.
- Adjusted EPS was $0.23, compared to $0.46 in the prior year period.
- The company provided revenue growth guidance for Q1 2021 of 0 to 6 percent on a reported basis and (3) to 3 percent on an organic basis.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Boston Scientific · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.71B
Revenue by segment
Boston Scientific · $1.91B total across 2 segments · Q4 2020
- Cardiovascular$1.01B-11.9%53.2%
- MedSurg$892M+1.6%46.8%
Forward guidance
Boston Scientific provided guidance for the first quarter and full year 2021, including revenue growth and earnings per share estimates.
Tailwinds
- Revenue growth for the first quarter of 2021 is estimated to be in a range of approximately 0 to 6 percent on a reported basis.
- Revenue growth for the first quarter of 2021 is estimated to be in a growth range of approximately (3) to 3 percent on an organic basis.
- Earnings on a GAAP basis in a range of $0.05 to $0.11 per share.
- Adjusted earnings, excluding certain charges (credits) in a range of $0.28 to $0.34 per share.
- Revenue growth for the full year 2021 is estimated to be in a range of approximately 13 to 19 percent on a reported basis.
Headwinds
- Revenue growth for the full year 2021 is estimated to be in a growth range of approximately 12 to 18 percent on an organic basis.
- The guidance excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and the divestiture of our intrauterine health franchise.
- The guidance includes net sales of the Specialty Pharmaceuticals business through the first quarter of 2021.
- The guidance excludes the previously announced acquisition of Preventice Solutions, Inc.
- Income on a GAAP basis in a range of $0.72 to $0.82 per share.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
+0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
64%
47 / 73 earnings
Positive
+14.0%
Q2 2013
Best reaction
-17.4%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +9.0% | +0.7% | -3.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | -17.4% | -19.1% | -22.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +4.0% | +2.5% | -3.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.5% | -1.9% | +0.6% | |
| Q1 2025 | +4.0% | +7.5% | +9.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.4% | +2.5% | -4.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | -3.3% | -3.7% | +2.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | -5.5% | -3.8% | +0.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | +6.2% | +5.1% | +9.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | +5.5% | +4.9% | +9.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.9% | +2.4% | +11.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.4% | -1.0% | -3.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.8% | +3.3% | -0.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | +3.9% | +3.0% | +3.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.7% | +4.4% | +6.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | +8.4% | +8.1% | +6.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.3% | -2.3% | -3.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -2.0% | -1.4% | +1.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.4% | -3.4% | -13.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.3% | +3.7% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +4.0% | +2.9% | +0.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | +5.8% | +8.0% | +7.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -7.1% | -4.2% | -6.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | +1.8% | -0.7% | +7.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.3% | -0.3% | +5.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.3% | -1.5% | -12.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | +6.2% | +8.9% | +9.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | -2.0% | -1.4% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +2.9% | +2.3% | +7.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.9% | +4.1% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | +1.0% | -1.8% | -3.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.3% | -1.9% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.3% | +0.8% | +6.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | -2.0% | -4.4% | -4.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | -3.7% | -5.0% | -3.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -1.5% | -3.4% | -2.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.6% | +2.4% | +5.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +5.3% | +5.3% | +4.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -4.2% | -2.0% | -5.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.6% | +2.2% | +1.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | +10.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +8.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +5.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -7.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +14.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -7.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +1.3% | — | — |
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