- Trade options, futures, options on futures, stocks, ETFs
- $0 commission to close options
- Pro-grade platform and risk analysis tools
Boston Scientific is a medical devices business based in the US. Boston Scientific shares (BSX) are listed on the NYSE and all prices are listed in US Dollars. Its last market close was $88.95 – a decrease of 1.29% over the previous week. Boston Scientific employs 48,000 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $15.9 billion.
What's in this guide?
- BSX shares summary
- Compare share dealing platforms
- Is BSX stock a buy or sell?
- Stock performance over time
- Can I short BSX shares?
- Are BSX shares over-valued?
- Boston Scientific's financials
- How volatile are BSX shares?
- Does Boston Scientific pay a dividend?
- Have BSX shares ever split?
- Other common questions
Our top picks for where to buy Boston Scientific stock
- Trade $0 commission stocks & ETFs with as little as $1
- Earn up to $300 with qualifying deposits
- Discover new opportunities with Opto's AI-driven thematic investing system
- Theme and ETF screener
- Trade stocks, options, ETFs, mutual funds, alternative asset funds
- $0 commission on stocks, ETFs and options with no options contract fees
- Get up to $1,000 in stock when you fund a new account within 30 days
- Complimentary access to a financial planner
How to buy Boston Scientific stock
- Choose a stock trading platform. Use our comparison table
- Open an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
- Fund your account. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information or transfer funds from another trading account.
- Search for the stock name – BSX. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol.
- Buy the stock. Place your order. It's that simple.
Buy Boston Scientific stock from these online trading platforms
Compare special offers, low fees and a wide range of investment options among top trading platforms.What is the Finder Score?
The Finder Score crunches 147 key metrics we collected directly from 18+ brokers and assessed each provider’s performance based on nine different categories, weighing each metric based on the expertise and insights of Finder’s investment experts. We then scored and ranked each provider to determine the best brokerage accounts.
We update our best picks as products change, disappear or emerge in the market. We also regularly review and revise our selections to ensure our best provider lists reflect the most competitive available.
Paid non-client promotion. Finder does not invest money with providers on this page. If a brand is a referral partner, we're paid when you click or tap through to, open an account with or provide your contact information to the provider. Partnerships are not a recommendation for you to invest with any one company. Learn more about how we make money.
Finder is not an advisor or brokerage service. Information on this page is for educational purposes only and not a recommendation to invest with any one company, trade specific stocks or fund specific investments. All editorial opinions are our own.
Boston Scientific stock price (NYSE: BSX)
Use our graph to track the performance of BSX stocks over time.Boston Scientific shares at a glance
Latest market close | $88.95 |
---|---|
52-week range | $55.60 - $91.93 |
50-day moving average | $88.10 |
200-day moving average | $78.48 |
Wall St. target price | $99.00 |
PE ratio | 72.7521 |
Dividend yield | N/A |
Earnings per share (TTM) | $1.21 |
Is it a good time to buy Boston Scientific stock?
The technical analysis gauge below displays real-time ratings for the timeframes you select. This is not a recommendation, however. It represents a technical analysis based on the most popular technical indicators: Moving Averages, Oscillators and Pivots. Finder might not concur and takes no responsibility.
This chart is not advice or a guarantee of success. Rather, it gauges the real-time recommendations of three popular technical indicators: moving averages, oscillators and pivots. Finder is not responsible for how your stock performs.
Boston Scientific price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the close of $88.66 from 2024-12-19
1 week (2024-12-13) | -1.61% |
---|---|
1 month (2024-11-21) | -3.10% |
3 months (2024-09-20) | 5.65% |
6 months (2024-06-21) | 14.09% |
1 year (2023-12-21) | 59.32% |
---|---|
2 years (2022-12-21) | 92.40% |
3 years (2021-12-21) | 115.67% |
5 years (2019-12-20) | 95.42% |
Is Boston Scientific stock undervalued or overvalued?
Valuing Boston Scientific stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Boston Scientific's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Boston Scientific's P/E ratio
Boston Scientific's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 73x. In other words, Boston Scientific shares trade at around 73x recent earnings.
That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're over-valued.
Boston Scientific's PEG ratio
Boston Scientific's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 1.6394. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Boston Scientific's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
Boston Scientific's EBITDA
Boston Scientific's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $4.1 billion.
The EBITDA is a measure of a Boston Scientific's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
Boston Scientific financials
Revenue TTM | $15.9 billion |
---|---|
Operating margin TTM | 17.06% |
Gross profit TTM | $8.7 billion |
Return on assets TTM | 4.9% |
Return on equity TTM | 8.92% |
Profit margin | 11.26% |
Book value | $14.05 |
Market Capitalization | $129.7 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Boston Scientific share dividends
We're not expecting Boston Scientific to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.
Have Boston Scientific's shares ever split?
Boston Scientific's shares were split on a 2:1 basis on 5 November 2003 . So if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Boston Scientific shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 50% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Boston Scientific shares which in turn could have impacted Boston Scientific's share price.
Boston Scientific share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Boston Scientific's shares have ranged in value from as little as $55.6 up to $91.93. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while Boston Scientific's is 0.797. This would suggest that Boston Scientific's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
Boston Scientific overview
Boston Scientific Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices for use in various interventional medical specialties worldwide. It operates through two segments, MedSurg and Cardiovascular. The company offers devices to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal and pulmonary conditions, such as resolution clips, biliary stent systems, stents and electrocautery enhanced delivery systems, direct visualization systems, digital catheters, and single-use duodenoscopes; devices to treat urological conditions, including ureteral stents, catheters, baskets, guidewires, sheaths, balloons, single-use digital flexible ureteroscopes, holmium laser systems, artificial urinary sphincter, laser system, fiber, and hydrogel systems; and devices to treat neurological movement disorders and manage chronic pain, such as spinal cord stimulator system, proprietary programming software, radiofrequency generator, indirect decompression systems, practice optimization tools, and deep brain stimulation system. It also provides technologies for diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease and aortic valve conditions; WATCHMAN FLX, a Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device; and implantable devices that monitor the heart and deliver electricity to treat cardiac abnormalities, such as cardioverter and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators, MRI S-ICD systems, cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers, quadripolar LV leads, ICD leads, pacing leads, remote patient management systems, insertable cardiac monitor systems, and remote cardiac monitoring systems. In addition, the company offers diagnosis and treatment of rate and rhythm disorders of the heart; peripheral arterial and venous diseases; and products to diagnose, treat and ease forms of cancer. The company was incorporated in 1979 and is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. .
Frequently asked questions
nullWhat percentage of Boston Scientific is owned by insiders or institutions?
Currently 0.175% of Boston Scientific shares are held by insiders and 92.602% by institutions. How many people work for Boston Scientific?
Latest data suggests 48,000 work at Boston Scientific. When does the fiscal year end for Boston Scientific?
Boston Scientific's fiscal year ends in December. Where is Boston Scientific based?
Boston Scientific's address is: 300 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, MA, United States, 01752-1234 What is Boston Scientific's ISIN number?
Boston Scientific's international securities identification number is: US1011371077 What is Boston Scientific's CUSIP number?
Boston Scientific's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 101137107
More guides on Finder
-
Best Stocks for Beginners With Little Money to Invest
These are the stocks to buy when you don’t have much to spend.
-
Sweep Accounts
Check out our picks for the brokers with the best cash sweep rates on uninvested cash.
-
7 Best Day Trading Apps of 2024
These are the best day trading apps, according to Finder’s comprehensive analysis.
-
Today’s Best Brokerage Account Bonuses [Signup and Transfer Promos]
Explore the best bonuses for opening a new brokerage account.
-
5 best stock picking services of 2024
Compare the 5 best stock picking services, according to Finder’s analysis, and learn how to choose the best option for your needs.
-
5 Top Graphene Stocks to Invest in Today
We’ve rounded up stats on some of the most popular graphene stocks, along with information on how they compare and how to invest.
-
Ratings methodology for online brokers
Our star ratings for online brokerages are based on how they stack up in nine key categories.
-
How to invest in the S&P 500 in 2024
What you need to know about investing in the leading indicator for the overall US stock market.
-
How to Invest $10K
Maximize $10,000 with broker bonuses, IRA contribution matches, index funds, stocks, ladder CDs, hiring a financial advisor and more.
-
5 best ETFs for 2024
Check out the best-performing ETFs so far in 2024.
Ask a question