Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$102.88 +0.05 (+0.05%)

As of 10:06 AM Eastern

Boston Scientific - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
22

Based on 22 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Boston Scientific in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 22 analysts, 20 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for BSX.

Consensus Price Target

$116.00
12.75% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Boston Scientific, the average price target is $116.00. The highest price target for BSX is $130.00, while the lowest price target for BSX is $100.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.75% from the current price of $102.88.

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BSX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/6/24 to 6/6/25	1 Month Ago 5/7/24 to 5/7/25	3 Months Ago 3/8/24 to 3/8/25	1 Year Ago 6/7/23 to 6/6/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	20 Buy rating(s)	22 Buy rating(s)	21 Buy rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$116.00	$114.52	$108.91	$76.70
Forecasted Upside	12.75% Upside	9.26% Upside	9.84% Upside	0.76% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

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.

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.

Boston Scientific Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Boston Scientific	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.09	2.81	2.54
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	12.98% Upside	5,878.65% Upside	14.95% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent BSX News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/28/2025	Needham & Company LLC 2 of 5 stars	M. Matson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$115.00	+9.31%
5/22/2025	Citigroup 2 of 5 stars	Joanne Wuensch Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$119.00 ➝ $125.00	+19.59%
5/16/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Patrick Wood Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$120.00 ➝ $125.00	+18.58%
5/8/2025	Erste Group Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	H. Engel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
4/25/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matt Miksic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$118.00 ➝ $125.00	+23.60%
4/24/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Shagun Singh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$116.00 ➝ $120.00	+18.22%
4/24/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Newitter Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$113.00 ➝ $117.00	+16.33%
4/24/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Vijay Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$110.00 ➝ $112.00	+13.12%
4/24/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	David Rescott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$115.00 ➝ $120.00	+21.20%
4/23/2025	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Marie Thibault Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$124.00	+25.24%
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2/18/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$130.00	+24.98%
2/7/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Danielle Antalffy Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$105.00 ➝ $130.00	+23.64%
2/6/2025	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jayson Bedford Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy	$119.00 ➝ $122.00	+15.87%
2/6/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Rick Wise Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$100.00 ➝ $115.00	+9.25%
2/6/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Larry Biegelsen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$100.00 ➝ $118.00	+12.51%
2/3/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matt O'Brien Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$95.00 ➝ $115.00	+11.65%
1/10/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$108.00	+12.64%
12/16/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$100.00 ➝ $110.00	+21.21%
12/12/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$100.00 ➝ $110.00	+21.11%
12/9/2024	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$98.00 ➝ $101.00	+12.92%
10/24/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$92.00 ➝ $100.00	+16.41%
10/24/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$100.00 ➝ $110.00	+25.79%
10/22/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $100.00	+13.39%
5/30/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$90.00	+20.05%
2/1/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$58.00 ➝ $68.00	+5.44%
6/30/2023	22nd Century Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Initiates
6/30/2023	CL King Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$64.00	+20.10%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Boston Scientific pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Boston Scientific
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $102, reflecting a strong market presence and investor interest.
Boston Scientific Co. reported a significant revenue increase of over 20% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating robust growth potential.
The company has a solid net margin of over 11%, showcasing its ability to convert sales into actual profit effectively.
Equities analysts have a consensus rating of "Buy" for the stock, with many setting target prices above the current market price, suggesting potential for appreciation.
Recent insider trading activity shows executives are actively managing their positions, which can indicate confidence in the company's future performance.

Boston Scientific
Bear Case

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

The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent trading volume lower than its average, which may indicate reduced investor interest.
Insiders have sold a significant number of shares recently, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The company's high PE ratio suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Despite strong revenue growth, the return on equity is moderate, which may raise concerns about the efficiency of capital use.
Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the medical device sector, affecting Boston Scientific Co.'s performance.

BSX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Boston Scientific is $116.00, with a high forecast of $130.00 and a low forecast of $100.00.
: 22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Boston Scientific in the last twelve months. There are currently 20 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" BSX shares.
: According to analysts, Boston Scientific's stock has a predicted upside of 12.75% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Boston Scientific's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Boston Scientific has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BTIG Research, Citigroup, Erste Group Bank, Evercore ISI, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Boston Scientific more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Boston Scientific is Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how BSX compares to other companies.

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Boston Scientific (BSX) Stock Forecast & Price Target