Guidance cut driven by EP and Watchman slowdowns
Guidance · revenue to 4%
Boston Scientific reported a solid Q2 2026 with 7% organic growth, but significantly lowered its full-year and Q3 guidance due to a sharp slowdown in EP and Watchman markets. The company is facing competitive pressures in the US EP market and a surprising decline in Watchman procedures, leading to a pivot to focus on cost restructuring and long-term growth in new markets. Q2 2026 organic revenue grew 7%, reaching $5.442B, in line with prior guidance, but EPS of $0.86 beat expectations.
Boston Scientific reported a solid Q2 2026 with 7% organic growth, but significantly lowered its full-year and Q3 guidance due to a sharp slowdown in EP and Watchman markets. The company is facing competitive pressures in the US EP market and a surprising decline in Watchman procedures, leading to a pivot to focus on cost restructuring and long-term growth in new markets. Q2 2026 organic revenue grew 7%, reaching $5.442B, in line with prior guidance, but EPS of $0.86 beat expectations.
Guidance · revenue to 4%
Management acknowledged significant near-term headwinds in EP and Watchman, lowered guidance, and emphasized a realistic outlook, while expressing confidence in long-term drivers.
Watchman second half to decline mid-to-high single digits. Management acknowledged significant near-term headwinds in EP and Watchman, lowered guidance, and emphasized a realistic outlook, while expressing confidence in long-term drivers.
Reported gross margin was 70.71%, reinforcing the quarter's better-than-guided profitability.
Watchman second half to decline mid-to-high single digits. Management acknowledged significant near-term headwinds in EP and Watchman, lowered guidance, and emphasized a realistic outlook, while expressing confidence in long-term drivers.
Management acknowledged significant near-term headwinds in EP and Watchman, lowered guidance, and emphasized a realistic outlook, while expressing confidence in long-term drivers.
“We believe that the US PFA revenue now makes up approximately 80% of the AFib market, which does limit our ability to offset some competitive pressures.”
“The fast adoption of concomitant procedures has created inefficiencies in the system with regards to operationalize both standalone and concomitant and allowing for sustained growth.”
| 지표 | 기간 | 범위 | 중간값 | 상태 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | FY2026 Q3 | $0.80–$0.82 | $0.81 | GUIDED |
| EPS | FY2026 | $3.28–$3.32 | $3.30 | LOWERED |
| Op margin | FY2026 | 0%–0.25% | 0.125% | LOWERED |
| Revenue | FY2026 Q3 | 3%–5% | 4% | GUIDED |
| Revenue | FY2026 | 5%–6% | 5.5% | LOWERED |
| RevenueEP | FY2026 | 0% | 0% | GUIDED |
| RevenueWATCHMAN | FY2026 | 0%–1% | 0.5% | LOWERED |
| 제시 시점 | 지표 | 목표 기간 | 가이던스 | 실제 | 결과 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q1 | EPS | FY2026 Q2 | $0.82–$0.84 | $0.86 | Met / beat |
| FY2025 Q4 | EPS | FY2026 Q1 | $0.78–$0.80 | $0.80 | Met / beat |
The acquisition of Penumbra is expected to close in H2 2026, adding to BSX's cardiovascular product portfolio and strengthening long-term growth.
“We remain excited about the opportunity to add the Penumbra team in a highly differentiated and complementary portfolio to Boston Scientific.”
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