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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

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