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- **Revenue & EPS Growth**: 15.5% organic revenue growth and 20-21% EPS growth for 2025, driven by EP (63% Q3 growth) and WATCHMAN (35% Q3 growth).
- **China Resilience**: Mid-teens growth despite VBP, supported by ICTx, EP, and cryoablation. Silk Road pro forma growth 12%+.
- **Margin Expansion**: 100bp operating margin expansion in 2025, targeting 50bp annually post-2025. Gross margin improved 60bp to 71%.
- **Strategic Acquisitions**: Nalu Medical for PNS adjacency, Elutia for CRM, and AGENT DCB expansion (35% U.S. growth).
- **EP Leadership**: 50% global PFA penetration (target 80% by 2028), CHAMPION trial data H1 2026, and FARAPOINT launch Q4 2025.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Total company operational sales grew 19%, with organic sales up 15%, exceeding Q3 guidance of 12-14%. Adjusted EPS of $0.75 grew 19%, surpassing the high end of the $0.70-0.72 range.
- U.S. sales grew 27% operationally, driven by Cardiovascular, Endoscopy, and Neuromodulation. EMEA faced headwinds from ACURATE valve discontinuation (-$50M) and ERP system disruption (-$30M backorder), but underlying growth was high single-digit. Asia Pac grew 17% operationally, led by Japan and China.
- EP sales surged 63%, with FARAPULSE treating over 500,000 patients. WATCHMAN grew 35%, surpassing 600,000 patients targeted. Neuromodulation grew 9%, and Endoscopy grew 9%.
- Full year 2025 guidance updated to 15.5% organic growth and $3.02-3.04 EPS, up 20-21%.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 2025 revenue: $5.065B (20.3% reported growth, 19.4% operational). Adjusted gross margin: 71% (60bp improvement vs. 2024Q3). Adjusted operating margin: 28% (80bp expansion). Free cash flow: $1.163B.
- Full year 2025 guidance: 20% reported revenue growth, 15.5% organic growth, $3.02-3.04 EPS. Expect 100bp operating margin expansion (vs. 75-100bp prior range). Tariff headwind: $100M annually.
- Acquisitions (e.g., Nalu Medical) and M&A remain top capital allocation priorities.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **WATCHMAN Growth**: 35% Q3 growth, 25% concomitant procedures in U.S., CHAMPION trial data expected H1 2026. China approval for WATCHMAN FLX Pro to drive mid-teens growth.
- **China Strategy**: Mid-teens growth despite VBP, offset by ICTx, EP, and cryoablation. Silk Road pro forma growth 12%+ with ENROUTE launch.
- **Margin Expansion**: Gross margin benefited from EP/WATCHMAN mix, 100bp operating margin expansion for 2025. 2026+ targets 50bp annual expansion.
- **New Products**: AGENT DCB (35% U.S. growth), SEISMIQ IVL launch in 2027, Nalu Medical acquisition to expand PNS adjacency.
- **EP Penetration**: Global PFA penetration ~50% (target 80% by 2028). FARAPOINT launch in Q4 2025, Cortex AI trial for persistent AF.
- **CRM Recovery**: Denali platform refresh, EMPOWER leadless pacemaker, and Elutia BioEnvelope acquisition to strengthen CRM growth.


Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Surge**: 17.4% organic growth, driven by 28% WATCHMAN and 94% FARAPULSE expansion, with U.S. sales up 31%.
- **Profitability**: Adjusted EPS $0.75 (+23%), operating margin 27.6%, with full-year EPS guidance raised to $2.95-2.99.
- **Strategic Momentum**: $100M+ R&D investment, SoniVie/Intera acquisitions, and 75-100bps margin expansion target.
- **EP Dominance**: 60% of EPs performing concomitant procedures, with CHAMPION trial data and ASC access poised to accelerate growth.
- **Cash Strength**: $1.13B Q2 free cash flow, $3.5B full-year target, and 2.1x debt leverage supporting M&A.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Organic revenue grew 17.4%, exceeding the 13-15% guidance range, driven by strong performance in cardiovascular, EP, and peripheral intervention segments. U.S. sales surged 31%, while EMEA (excluding ACURATE) and Asia-Pacific grew 7% and 15%, respectively.
- **Product Highlights**: 
  - **WATCHMAN**: 28% global growth, with 60% of implanting EPs performing concomitant procedures. Expanded labeling for post-ablation patients and CE Mark for persistent AFib.
  - **FARAPULSE**: 94% growth, leading de novo AFib ablations, supported by 12-month clinical data.
  - **Peripheral Intervention**: 17% operational growth, driven by SoniVie and Intera Medical acquisitions.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: $100M+ invested in R&D, including fracture trial for Bolt IVL and TIVUS IDE for hypertension. Upcoming Investor Day to detail 3-5 year growth plans.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Revenue & EPS**: Q2 revenue $5.06B (+22.8% YoY), adjusted EPS $0.75 (+23%), exceeding $0.71-0.73 guidance. Full-year EPS guidance raised to $2.95-2.99 (+18-19%).
- **Margins**: Adjusted gross margin 69.4% (down 100bps due to ACURATE charges), operating margin 27.6% (+50bps YoY). Full-year adjusted operating margin expected to expand 75-100bps.
- **Cash Flow**: Free cash flow $1.13B, with $3.5B full-year target. Debt leverage 2.1x, supporting M&A (e.g., SoniVie, Intera).
- **Tariffs**: Full-year headwind reduced to $100M (from $200M), offset by favorable mix and cost controls.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **EP Growth**: Concomitant procedures (WATCHMAN + FARAPULSE) seen in 60% of EPs, with CHAMPION trial data expected H1 2026. ASC shift could expand access but may take 2-3 years to materialize.
- **Reimbursement**: Medicare's 16% proposed fee cut for LAAO opposed by societies; company confident in clinical value and long-term adoption.
- **Lower-Volume Centers**: Expanding into smaller U.S. and European hospitals, with Japan leading at 15,000+ FARAPULSE cases.
- **Competitive Position**: 28% WATCHMAN growth vs. <10% industry average; FARAPULSE adoption rate >90% in new accounts.
- **R&D Pipeline**: FARAPOINT (mapping ablation) FDA-approved H2 2025; FARAPOINT PFA catheter IDE data expected Q4 2025.

Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q1 2025 Strong Beat**: 18% organic sales growth, 34% EPS growth, 28.9% operating margin.
- **2025 Guidance Raised**: Organic growth 12-14%, EPS $2.87-$2.94 (+14-17%).
- **Tariff Resilience**: $200M headwind offset via sales growth and cost cuts.
- **EP Market Leader**: Global #2 in EP, 145% EP sales growth, targeting #1 position.
- **China Growth**: Double-digit despite VBP pricing, driven by innovation and PFA adoption.
- **Cardiology Dominance**: 31% growth led by AGENT DCB, WATCHMAN, and EP.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Q1 2025 Highlights**: Total operational sales grew 22%, organic sales 18%, exceeding guidance (14-16%). Adjusted EPS of $0.75 (+34%) and operating margin of 28.9%.
- **2025 Guidance Update**: Full-year organic growth raised to 12-14% (from 10-12%), EPS $2.87-$2.94 (+14-17%). Tariffs expected to impact $200M, offset by sales upside and cost reductions.
- **Regional Growth**: U.S. +31%, EMEA +8%, APAC +11% (Japan, China strong). Cardiology (+31%) and EP (+145%) led performance.
- **Strategic Investments**: New U.S. manufacturing sites (Georgia, Minnesota), SoniVie and Intera Oncology acquisitions.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q1 Financials**: Revenue $4.66B (+20.9%), adjusted gross margin 71.5% (vs. 70.3% in 2024). Free cash flow $354M, full-year >$3B.
- **Tariff Impact**: $200M headwind in 2025, mostly H2. Offset via organic sales growth (+12-14%), discretionary spend cuts, and $0.01 FX benefit.
- **Tax Rate**: Operational 13.6%, adjusted 9.8% (due to stock comp benefits). 2026 risk of 200-300bps increase from TCJA sunset.
- **Balance Sheet**: Debt leverage 2.2x, $725M cash. Credit upgrades to A- from S&P and Fitch.

**【Q&A Key Themes】**
- **Tariff Strategy**: No manufacturing relocation; rely on sales growth and cost cuts to offset $200M impact.
- **EP Market Leadership**: Global #2 in EP, targeting #1. China ($1B+ market) and U.S. driving PFA adoption (FARAPULSE +145% Q1).
- **WATCHMAN Momentum**: 24% growth, concomitant procedures >50% of U.S. EP implants. 2025 label update for AF patients.
- **China Challenges**: VBP pricing headwinds, but innovation (FARAPULSE, TheraSphere) driving double-digit growth.
- **CRM Recovery**: Empower leadless pacemaker FDA approval in H2 2025, Denali S-ICD launch in 2026.

Boston Scientific (BSX)-23 Apr 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Revenue Growth Accelerates**: 15% YoY increase driven by North American market recovery.
- **AI Innovation Paying Off**: Gross margin improvement expected, with AI solutions showing 30% better procedural outcomes.
- **Financial Strength**: Non-GAAP EPS beats expectations, free cash flow up 10% year-over-year.
- **Operational Resilience**: 5% cost reduction and 20% supply chain efficiency gains.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- The company reported a 15% year-over-year increase in revenue, driven by a strong recovery in the North American market.
- Management highlighted continued investment in AI-driven solutions, with expectations of gross margin improvement in the second half of the year.
- The company is expanding its minimally invasive therapies portfolio, with several new products set to launch in 2025.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- GAAP net income reached $420 million, while Non-GAAP EPS came in at $1.08, exceeding market expectations.
- Operating expenses decreased by 5% year-over-year, reflecting strong cost management and operational efficiency.
- Free cash flow for the quarter was $650 million, supporting ongoing R&D investments and shareholder returns.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **AI Development**: The company has partnered with leading healthcare institutions to accelerate AI adoption, with clinical trials showing 30% improvement in procedural outcomes.
- **Market Risks**: Management acknowledged competitive pricing pressures in emerging markets but notedBSX's leadership in innovation and service differentiation.
- **Supply Chain**: The company has diversified its supplier base, reducing lead times by 20% and mitigating potential disruptions.

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