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Insights Into Boston Scientific (BSX) Q3: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics

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Wall Street analysts expect Boston Scientific (BSX - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 1.3%. Revenues are expected to be $5.17 billion, up 2.1% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.5% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Ahead of a company's earnings disclosure, it is crucial to give due consideration to changes in earnings estimates. These revisions serve as a noteworthy factor in predicting potential investor reactions to the stock. Numerous empirical studies consistently demonstrate a strong relationship between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Boston Scientific metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.

Analysts predict that the 'Net Sales- MedSurg- Worldwide' will reach $1.75 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +1.6%.

Analysts forecast 'Net Sales- Cardiovascular- Worldwide' to reach $3.32 billion. The estimate points to a change of -0.7% from the year-ago quarter.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Net Sales- MedSurg- Endoscopy- Worldwide' will likely reach $756.70 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +1.3%.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Net Sales- MedSurg- Neuromodulation- Worldwide' will reach $308.03 million. The estimate suggests a change of +5.1% year over year.

Analysts expect 'Net Sales- MedSurg- Urology- Worldwide' to come in at $667.93 million. The estimate indicates a change of -2.1% from the prior-year quarter.

The consensus estimate for 'Net Sales- Cardiovascular- Watchman- Worldwide' stands at $449.61 million. The estimate suggests a change of -12.2% year over year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Net Sales- Cardiovascular- Electrophysiology- Worldwide' should come in at $801.01 million. The estimate indicates a change of -7.4% from the prior-year quarter.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Net Sales- Cardiovascular- Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM)- Worldwide' will reach $545.12 million. The estimate indicates a change of -5.7% from the prior-year quarter.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Net Sales- Cardiovascular- Interventional Cardiology & Vascular Therapies- Worldwide' at $1.19 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +73.5%.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Geographic Revenue- U.S.' of $3.22 billion. The estimate indicates a change of -2.3% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Geographic Revenue- Rest of the World' reaching $1.84 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +3.8%.

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Shares of Boston Scientific have experienced a change of +3% in the past month compared to the -1.2% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), BSX is expected to underperform the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

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