Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $3.44B
The free cash flow (FCF) for Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) is $3.44B. It is above its 12-month average by 9.22% ($3.15B).
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BSX Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$3.44B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$3.15B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$2.23B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$1.89B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$1.34B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$865.86M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$846.63M
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+9.22%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+54.35%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+81.67%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+155.95%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+297.53%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+306.55%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$3.44B
FCF Yield
4.91%
Price/FCF
20.4
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Boston Scientific Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Boston Scientific Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for BSX stock is $3.44B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for BSX stock is $3.15B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for BSX stock is $2.23B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for BSX stock is $1.89B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for BSX stock is $1.34B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for BSX stock is $865.86M.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for BSX stock is $846.63M.
Boston Scientific Corporation Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $3.66B |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.65B |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.70B |
| 2022-12-31 | $914.00M |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.32B |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.13B |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.38B |
| 2018-12-31 | $-6.00M |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.11B |
| 2016-12-31 | $596.00M |
| 2015-12-31 | $353.00M |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.01B |
| 2013-12-31 | $837.00M |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.03B |
| 2011-12-31 | $704.00M |
| 2010-12-31 | $47.00M |
| 2009-12-31 | $473.00M |
| 2008-12-31 | $854.00M |
| 2007-12-31 | $571.00M |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.50B |
| 2005-12-31 | $562.00M |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.53B |
| 2003-12-31 | $599.00M |
| 2002-12-31 | $624.00M |
| 2001-12-31 | $369.00M |
| 2000-12-31 | $663.00M |
| 1999-12-31 | $647.00M |
| 1998-12-31 | $-1.98B |
| 1997-12-31 | $-157.70M |
| 1996-12-31 | $-1.00M |
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About Boston Scientific Corporation
Boston Scientific Corporation (BSX) operates as a global leader in medical technology, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative medical devices tailored for a diverse array of interventional medical specialties across the globe. Its business is strategically organized into three principal segments: MedSurg, Rhythm and Neuro, and Cardiovascular. Within these divisions, the company provides a comprehensive portfolio of solutions addressing various gastrointestinal and pulmonary ailments, as well as urological and pelvic health concerns. This extends to advanced implantable devices for managing cardiac rhythm disorders, such as cardioverter-defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization therapy devices, and pacemakers, complemented by remote patient management systems. Furthermore, Boston Scientific offers sophisticated technologies for diagnosing and treating complex heart rate and rhythm irregularities. These encompass 3-D cardiac mapping and navigation tools, along with a suite of specialized catheters (including ablation, diagnostic, mapping, and intracardiac ultrasound types), delivery sheaths, and related accessories. Its offerings also extend to neurological conditions, providing spinal cord stimulator systems for chronic pain management, indirect decompression systems, and deep brain stimulation systems. In the realm of interventional cardiology, the company's innovations include drug-eluting coronary stent systems designed for treating coronary artery disease, products for percutaneous coronary interventions to combat atherosclerosis, and intravascular imaging catheters (such as ultrasound and fractional flow reserve devices) for assessing coronary arteries, heart chambers, and peripheral vessels. It also develops structural heart therapies. Beyond this, Boston Scientific supplies an array of stents, balloon catheters, wires, and atherectomy systems for the treatment of arterial diseases. For venous conditions, it provides thrombectomy and acoustic pulse thrombolysis systems, alongside wires and stents. Critically, the company also contributes to cancer treatment through peripheral embolization devices, radioactive microspheres, various ablation systems (including cryotherapy), and micro and drainage catheters. The organization was established in 1979 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Devices
- CEO
- Michael F. Mahoney