Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX – Get Free Report) had its price objective reduced by equities research analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group from $98.00 to $93.00 in a research report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the medical equipment provider’s stock. The Goldman Sachs Group’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 34.02% from the company’s current price.
Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Evercore reduced their price objective on Boston Scientific from $112.00 to $96.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and set a $112.00 price target on shares of Boston Scientific in a report on Friday, February 6th. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on Boston Scientific from $130.00 to $118.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Stifel Nicolaus cut their price objective on shares of Boston Scientific from $110.00 to $90.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, March 20th. Finally, Argus raised shares of Boston Scientific to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Boston Scientific has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $106.00.
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Boston Scientific Stock Down 1.1%
Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The medical equipment provider reported $0.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.78 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $5.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.29 billion. Boston Scientific had a net margin of 14.44% and a return on equity of 19.63%. Boston Scientific’s quarterly revenue was up 15.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.70 EPS. Boston Scientific has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.800 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 3.430-3.490 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Boston Scientific will post 2.85 earnings per share for the current year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, CEO Michael F. Mahoney sold 160,901 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $93.49, for a total value of $15,042,634.49. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 1,411,735 shares in the company, valued at approximately $131,983,105.15. This trade represents a 10.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.50% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Boston Scientific
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Steph & Co. purchased a new stake in Boston Scientific during the third quarter valued at $25,000. Financial Consulate Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Boston Scientific during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp increased its position in shares of Boston Scientific by 200.0% during the 3rd quarter. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp now owns 255 shares of the medical equipment provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 170 shares during the last quarter. FWL Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Boston Scientific in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Swiss RE Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Boston Scientific in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. 89.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Boston Scientific News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Boston Scientific this week:
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/research notes show modest trims to fair value and EPS assumptions as the Street tightens growth and execution expectations; these are not sweeping downgrades but reduce upside. (Erste Group cut FY2027 EPS slightly.)
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage/narrative piece describing analysts resetting targets and expectations for Boston Scientific, highlighting a modest downshift in fair value estimates rather than a change to the long?term business model. Why The Narrative Around Boston Scientific (BSX) Is Shifting As Analysts Reset Expectations
- Neutral Sentiment: Sector innovation news (Stratus Medical recognized by Fortune) — relevant to the broader electrophysiology/pain therapy competitive landscape but not directly tied to BSX financials. Stratus Medical Recognized on Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies List for 2026
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple securities?class action filings and mass solicitor notices have been issued alleging that Boston Scientific misrepresented electrophysiology procedure growth; several national law firms are seeking lead plaintiffs and reminding investors of a May 4, 2026 deadline — this increases legal uncertainty and could pressure sentiment and costs. Representative notices: Gross Law Firm. BSX Shareholder Alert: Boston Scientific Corporation Securities Class Action Lawsuit Investors With Losses May Join — The Gross Law Firm
- Negative Sentiment: Additional plaintiff solicitations and reminders from multiple firms (Faruqi & Faruqi; Rosen; Pomerantz; Portnoy; Bernstein Liebhard; Bronstein Gewirtz & Grossman; SueWallSt) amplify the litigation storyline and publicize the potential class period (generally cited as July 23, 2025–Feb 3, 2026). Example: Faruqi & Faruqi. BSX INVESTOR ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Boston Scientific (BSX) Investors of Securities Class Action Deadline on May 4, 2026
Boston Scientific Company Profile
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) is a global medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of products used in less-invasive medical procedures. Founded in 1979 by John Abele and Peter Nicholas, the company is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and focuses on technologies that enable physicians to treat a wide range of cardiovascular, digestive, urologic, pulmonary and chronic pain conditions without open surgery.
Boston Scientific’s activities span product development, clinical research, regulatory affairs and commercial sales.
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