Boston Scientific Drops 16%. Next Up: Monday’s Watchman Reaction
Boston Scientific shares plunged 16.4% last week, closing at $48.31 on May 29 after CEO Michael Mahoney flagged “declining usage” of the Watchman heart implant and forecast flat growth through Q3. Wells Fargo downgraded the stock, slashing its target to $55. Friday’s volume nearly doubled the 50-day average as rivals Abbott and Medtronic ramped up competition. A $2 billion buyback is underway, with results next due July 29.