Operating

Gain (Loss) on Investments

Boston Scientific Gain (Loss) on Investments decreased by 27.9% to $158.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 664.3%, from -$28.00M to $158.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Gain (Loss) on Investments shows a downward trend with a -45.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 2026

How to read this metric

Positive values indicate successful investment management, while negative values reflect market volatility or poor asset selection.

Detailed definition

This reflects the realized gains or losses from the sale of investment assets, such as bonds or equities, held by the co...

Peer comparison

Common for insurance and financial firms with large investment portfolios.

Metric ID: operating_gain_loss_on_investments

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$186.00M$42.00M-$20.00M-$16.00M-$10.00M-$31.00M-$4.00M-$13.00M-$11.00M-$2.00M-$44.00M-$14.00M-$19.00M-$28.00M$219.00M$158.00M
QoQ Change-77.4%-147.6%+20.0%+37.5%-210.0%+87.1%-225.0%+15.4%+81.8%<-999%+68.2%-35.7%-47.4%+882.1%-27.9%
YoY Change-105.4%-55.0%+75.0%-30.0%+93.5%<-999%-7.7%-72.7%<-999%+597.7%+664.3%
Range-$44.00M$219.00M
Avg YoY Growth-103.7%
Median YoY Growth-30.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boston Scientific's gain (loss) on investments?
Boston Scientific (BSX) reported gain (loss) on investments of $158.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Boston Scientific's gain (loss) on investments changed year-over-year?
Boston Scientific's gain (loss) on investments increased by 664.3% year-over-year, from -$28.00M to $158.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Boston Scientific's gain (loss) on investments?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2024), Boston Scientific's gain (loss) on investments has grown at a -45.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $265.00M to -$79.00M.
What does gain (loss) on investments mean?
The profit or loss realized from selling investment assets.