Equity

Additional Paid-In Capital

Boston Scientific Additional Paid-In Capital increased by 0.4% to $21.51B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.1%, from $21.06B to $21.51B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Additional Paid-In Capital shows relatively stable performance with a 1.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A consistent increase is common for growth companies that frequently issue stock-based compensation or raise capital through equity markets.

Detailed definition

This represents the excess amount paid by investors for common shares above their stated par value. It is a critical com...

Peer comparison

This is a standard equity account for all publicly traded corporations, representing the cumulative historical premium paid by investors.

Metric ID: equity_additional_paid_in_capital_common_stock

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$19.82B$19.93B$19.99B$20.04B$20.10B$20.22B$20.29B$20.36B$20.44B$20.57B$20.65B$20.71B$20.80B$20.96B$21.06B$21.13B$21.23B$21.42B$21.51B
QoQ Change+0.6%+0.3%+0.3%+0.3%+0.6%+0.3%+0.3%+0.4%+0.6%+0.4%+0.3%+0.4%+0.8%+0.4%+0.3%+0.5%+0.9%+0.4%
YoY Change+1.4%+1.5%+1.5%+1.6%+1.7%+1.8%+1.8%+1.8%+1.8%+1.9%+2.0%+2.0%+2.1%+2.2%+2.1%
Range$19.82B$21.51B
CAGR+1.8%
Avg YoY Growth+1.8%
Median YoY Growth+1.8%
Current Streak18+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boston Scientific's additional paid-in capital?
Boston Scientific (BSX) reported additional paid-in capital of $21.51B in Q4 2025.
How has Boston Scientific's additional paid-in capital changed year-over-year?
Boston Scientific's additional paid-in capital increased by 2.1% year-over-year, from $21.06B to $21.51B.
What is the long-term trend for Boston Scientific's additional paid-in capital?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Boston Scientific's additional paid-in capital has grown at a 1.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $19.73B to $21.51B.
What does additional paid-in capital mean?
The total amount of capital received from shareholders in excess of the nominal par value of the stock.