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Boston Scientific (BSX) Exceeds Q2 Earnings, Sales Estimates
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MA-based Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX - Free Report) is a leading global manufacturer of medical devices that are used in a wide range of interventional medical specialties. Boston Scientific technologies address a wide range of health conditions through 7 business units that are organized into 3 global reporting segments: Rhythm Management, Cardiovascular and MedSurg.
Currently, Boston Scientific has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) but that could change following its second-quarter 2017 earnings report which has just released. (You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.) We have highlighted some of the key details from the just-released announcement below:
Earnings: The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained steady at 31 cents per share over the last 30 days. Boston Scientific’s adjusted earnings of 32 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.2%.
Boston Scientific Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
Revenues: BostonScientific posted revenues of $2.25 billion, comfortably beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues of $2.21 billion.
Key Stats: In the second-quarter 2017, Boston Scientific’s Cardiovascular segment revenues increased 4.7% to $876 million, while rhythm management segment’s revenue grew 1.8%, totaling $547 million. On the other hand, revenues from the MedSurg segment improved 10.9% to $834 million.
Major Factors: Boston Scientific has posted impressive second quarter results by delivering revenue growth across all segments. Moreover, during the reported quarter, the company has closed the acquisition of Symetis, a privately-held Swiss structural heart company. Also, the company has won FDA nod for the RESONATE family of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) systems. The company has raised its full year 2017 outlook for revenue and adjusted earnings.
Stock Price: Following the earnings release, share prices did not show any movement in the pre-market trading session.
Check back later for our full write up on this Boston Scientific earnings report later!
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Boston Scientific (BSX) Exceeds Q2 Earnings, Sales Estimates
MA-based Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX - Free Report) is a leading global manufacturer of medical devices that are used in a wide range of interventional medical specialties. Boston Scientific technologies address a wide range of health conditions through 7 business units that are organized into 3 global reporting segments: Rhythm Management, Cardiovascular and MedSurg.
Currently, Boston Scientific has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) but that could change following its second-quarter 2017 earnings report which has just released. (You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.) We have highlighted some of the key details from the just-released announcement below:
Earnings: The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained steady at 31 cents per share over the last 30 days. Boston Scientific’s adjusted earnings of 32 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.2%.
Boston Scientific Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
Boston Scientific Corporation Price and EPS Surprise | Boston Scientific Corporation Quote
Revenues: BostonScientific posted revenues of $2.25 billion, comfortably beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues of $2.21 billion.
Key Stats: In the second-quarter 2017, Boston Scientific’s Cardiovascular segment revenues increased 4.7% to $876 million, while rhythm management segment’s revenue grew 1.8%, totaling $547 million. On the other hand, revenues from the MedSurg segment improved 10.9% to $834 million.
Major Factors: Boston Scientific has posted impressive second quarter results by delivering revenue growth across all segments. Moreover, during the reported quarter, the company has closed the acquisition of Symetis, a privately-held Swiss structural heart company. Also, the company has won FDA nod for the RESONATE family of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) systems. The company has raised its full year 2017 outlook for revenue and adjusted earnings.
Stock Price: Following the earnings release, share prices did not show any movement in the pre-market trading session.
Check back later for our full write up on this Boston Scientific earnings report later!
More Stock News: Tech Opportunity Worth $386 Billion in 2017
From driverless cars to artifical intelligence, we've seen an unsurpassed growth of high-tech products in recent months. Yesterday's science-fiction is becoming today's reality. Despite all the innovation, there is a single component no tech company can survive without. Demand for this critical device will reach $387 billion this year alone, and it's likely to grow even faster in the future.
Zacks has released a brand-new Special Report to help you take advantage of this exciting investment opportunity. Most importantly, it reveals 4 stocks with massive profit potential. See these stocks now>>