Deltec Asset Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:BSX – Free Report) by 31.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 55,400 shares of the medical equipment provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 13,100 shares during the period. Deltec Asset Management LLC’s holdings in Boston Scientific were worth $3,476,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Norges Bank bought a new position in Boston Scientific during the fourth quarter worth about $2,199,395,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its stake in shares of Boston Scientific by 133.6% in the 1st quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 10,057,936 shares of the medical equipment provider’s stock valued at $631,135,000 after acquiring an additional 5,751,760 shares during the last quarter. Maverick Capital Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Boston Scientific in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $280,735,000. Farallon Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Boston Scientific by 56.7% during the 4th quarter. Farallon Capital Management LLC now owns 7,439,564 shares of the medical equipment provider’s stock worth $709,362,000 after acquiring an additional 2,693,007 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership boosted its stake in Boston Scientific by 31.9% during the 4th quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 11,035,628 shares of the medical equipment provider’s stock worth $1,052,247,000 after acquiring an additional 2,668,230 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.07% of the company’s stock.
Boston Scientific Price Performance
Shares of NYSE BSX opened at $42.98 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $63.88 billion, a PE ratio of 17.98, a PEG ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 0.58. The company has a current ratio of 1.90, a quick ratio of 1.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. Boston Scientific Corporation has a 1-year low of $42.25 and a 1-year high of $109.50. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $51.68 and a 200 day moving average price of $69.93.
Boston Scientific declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock buyback plan on Monday, May 18th that authorizes the company to repurchase $5.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the medical equipment provider to buy up to 6.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.
Key Stories Impacting Boston Scientific
Here are the key news stories impacting Boston Scientific this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Boston Scientific completed its POLARx Post Approval Study, adding fresh clinical data to its atrial fibrillation growth story and supporting the long-term outlook for its electrophysiology business. Boston Scientific’s POLARx Study Completion Adds Fresh Data to Atrial Fibrillation Growth Story
- Positive Sentiment: The company’s latest reported revenue growth remains strong, with Q1 sales up 11.6% year over year, which helps reinforce the durability of Boston Scientific’s core medtech franchise.
- Neutral Sentiment: Boston Scientific invested $1.5 billion for a 34% stake in MiRus and secured an option to buy its TAVR system, a strategic move that could expand its structural heart pipeline over time. Boston Scientific (BSX) Invests $1.5B in MiRus for Equity Stake and TAVR Acquisition Option
- Neutral Sentiment: Stifel lowered its price target to $65 from $75 but kept a Buy rating, while other analysts also trimmed earnings estimates only slightly; the cuts suggest some caution, but not a full deterioration in the long-term thesis. Stifel Cuts PT on Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)- Here’s Why
- Negative Sentiment: Recent analyst commentary and social-media chatter focused on softer demand for the Watchman device, bundling pressure, and technical weakness near multi-year lows, which likely contributed to the stock’s decline. Boston Scientific Stock (BSX) Opinions on Recent Analyst Downgrades
- Negative Sentiment: Boston Scientific also declined in the latest session despite a broader market gain, reflecting investor concern that recent analyst revisions and product-specific pressures may outweigh the company’s fundamental growth. Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Barclays lowered their target price on shares of Boston Scientific from $96.00 to $89.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 28th. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price target on shares of Boston Scientific from $100.00 to $67.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price objective on shares of Boston Scientific from $75.00 to $65.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $65.00 price objective on shares of Boston Scientific in a research note on Tuesday, June 16th. Finally, Mizuho reduced their target price on Boston Scientific from $115.00 to $90.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-three have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Boston Scientific currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $83.36.
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Insider Transactions at Boston Scientific
In other Boston Scientific news, Director Cheryl Pegus bought 1,770 shares of Boston Scientific stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $56.49 per share, for a total transaction of $99,987.30. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 1,770 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $99,987.30. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Edward J. Ludwig purchased 3,580 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $56.68 per share, for a total transaction of $202,914.40. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 25,359 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,437,348.12. The trade was a 16.44% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders acquired 9,800 shares of company stock valued at $554,012 in the last ninety days. 0.34% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
About Boston Scientific
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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