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Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$47.85 +0.05 (+0.10%)
As of 09/4/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

Boston Scientific - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
5
Buy
24

Based on 31 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Boston Scientific in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 31 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 24 have given a buy rating for BSX.

Consensus Price Target

$71.62
49.67% Upside
According to the 31 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Boston Scientific, the average price target is $71.62. The highest price target for BSX is $118.00, while the lowest price target for BSX is $50.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 49.67% from the current price of $47.85.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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BSX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
1 Month Ago
8/9/25 to 8/9/26
3 Months Ago
6/10/25 to 6/10/26
1 Year Ago
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
24 Buy rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
22 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$71.62$71.62$85.92$117.79
Forecasted Upside49.67% Upside45.11% Upside77.43% Upside8.93% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

BSX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BSX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Boston Scientific Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBoston ScientificHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside49.67% Upside928.67% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/25/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy$56.00+14.32%
7/31/2026
Argus logo
Argus
3 of 5 stars
David Toung
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuyHold
7/30/2026
Shagun Singh
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOutperform$85.00 ➝ $70.00+54.19%
7/30/2026Lower TargetBuy$74.00 ➝ $67.00+47.58%
7/30/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$60.00+34.09%
7/30/2026Set Target$56.00+21.57%
7/30/2026Lower TargetBuy$70.00 ➝ $66.00+47.50%
7/30/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$55.00 ➝ $50.00+8.54%
7/30/2026Set Target$60.00+30.25%
7/30/2026Lower TargetBuy$70.00 ➝ $61.00+32.42%
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7/30/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$57.00+23.74%
7/30/2026Lower TargetBuy$62.00 ➝ $57.00+26.36%
7/29/2026Set Target$60.00+30.25%
7/29/2026Lower TargetBuy$65.00 ➝ $60.00+29.99%
7/27/2026Lower TargetOutperform$90.00 ➝ $85.00+89.56%
7/15/2026Lower TargetOutperform$90.00 ➝ $70.00+63.75%
7/8/2026Lower TargetBuy$77.00 ➝ $57.00+25.84%
7/7/2026 DowngradeHold (C-)Sell (D+)
7/6/2026 Set Target$65.00+47.17%
6/24/2026Lower TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $67.00+49.84%
6/12/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight$65.00+37.67%
6/5/2026 DowngradeHoldStrong Sell
5/29/2026DowngradeOutperformPeer Perform
5/28/2026Set Target$71.00+44.81%
5/28/2026Lower TargetOverweight$96.00 ➝ $89.00+76.79%
5/18/2026Lower TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $68.00+22.86%
4/29/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
2/6/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$112.00+43.53%
2/5/2026Lower TargetOverweight$135.00 ➝ $100.00+27.61%
2/5/2026Lower TargetOverweight$130.00 ➝ $118.00+56.29%
2/2/2026 Set Target$115.00+24.35%
10/3/2025 DowngradeBuyHold

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Should I Buy Boston Scientific Stock? BSX Pros and Cons Explained

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Boston Scientific
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Boston Scientific Co.:

  • Boston Scientific Co. is currently trading at $47.85, a significant discount to the consensus price target of $71.62, suggesting substantial upside potential for investors who believe the recent negative news has been overreacted to by the market.
  • The company's management has demonstrated strong confidence in the stock's value by authorizing a $5.00 billion share buyback program, which allows the company to repurchase up to 6.4% of its outstanding shares, a move that typically signals that leadership believes the stock is undervalued.
  • Boston Scientific Co. recently beat its quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $0.86 in earnings per share against a consensus estimate of $0.83, while also exceeding revenue forecasts with $5.44 billion in sales, indicating that the core business remains fundamentally strong despite recent operational challenges.
  • The company's interventional cardiology and vascular therapy business is showing strong momentum, with sales increasing by 15% driven by demand for coronary therapies and new devices, providing a solid growth engine that can help offset pressures in other parts of the business.
  • Institutional investors are showing renewed interest in the stock, with several funds including AlphaGrep UK Ltd and Nykredit A S establishing new positions or significantly increasing their holdings in the second quarter, suggesting that professional money is beginning to accumulate shares at current levels.

Boston Scientific
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Boston Scientific Co. for these reasons:

  • The company is facing significant operational and financial risks from a recent cyberattack that disrupted global shipping operations, which could lead to lost revenue and increased costs as it works to restore normal business functions and secure its digital infrastructure.
  • Boston Scientific Co. has issued multiple worldwide product recalls, including the Infinion CX spinal-cord-stimulator leads due to fracture risks following 1,081 injury reports, which creates substantial liability exposure, regulatory scrutiny, and potential damage to the company's brand reputation.
  • The stock has experienced a severe decline, hitting a 52-week low of $42.20, and is currently trading well below its 200-day moving average of $55.74, indicating a strong downward trend and significant investor caution regarding the company's future performance.
  • Analysts have lowered their price targets and some have downgraded the stock, with Zacks Research issuing a "strong sell" rating and others reducing their targets from the $70-$77 range to the $57-$61 range, reflecting a consensus view that the company's 2026 outlook is weaker than previously expected.
  • The company's guidance for the full year 2026 has been lowered to $3.280-$3.320 in earnings per share, which is below the previous consensus estimate of $3.360, signaling that management expects continued pressure on profitability and revenue growth in the coming year.

BSX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 31 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Boston Scientific is $71.62, with a high forecast of $118.00 and a low forecast of $50.00.

31 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Boston Scientific in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 24 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BSX shares.

According to analysts, Boston Scientific's stock has a predicted upside of 49.67% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Boston Scientific's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Boston Scientific more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating for Boston Scientific is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "healthcare" companies is Hold. Learn more on how BSX compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Boston Scientific analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 8/25/2026.
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