[SCHEDULE 13G/A] BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP Amended Passive Investment Disclosure
FMR reports 3.1% stake in Boston Scientific
FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson report beneficial ownership of Boston Scientific Corp common stock on a Schedule 13G/A. FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 46,378,258.61 shares, representing 3.1% of the outstanding common stock, as of June 30, 2026.
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FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson report beneficial ownership of Boston Scientific Corp common stock on a Schedule 13G/A. FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 46,378,258.61 shares, representing 3.1% of the outstanding common stock, as of June 30, 2026. FMR LLC has sole voting power over 39,968,563.03 shares and sole dispositive power over 46,378,258.61 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. Abigail P. Johnson reports sole dispositive power over the same 46,378,258.61 shares, but no voting power. The filing notes that one or more other persons may receive dividends or sale proceeds from these shares, but no such person holds more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:46,378,258.61 sharesPercent of class:3.1 %Sole voting power:39,968,563.03 shares+2 more
5 metrics
Beneficial ownership46,378,258.61 sharesBoston Scientific common stock beneficially owned by FMR LLC
Percent of class3.1 %Boston Scientific common stock represented by FMR LLC’s beneficial ownership
Sole voting power39,968,563.03 sharesShares of Boston Scientific over which FMR LLC has sole voting power
Sole dispositive power (FMR LLC)46,378,258.61 sharesShares of Boston Scientific over which FMR LLC has sole dispositive power
Sole dispositive power (Johnson)46,378,258.61 sharesShares of Boston Scientific over which Abigail P. Johnson has sole dispositive power
Key Terms
beneficially owned, Sole Voting Power, Sole Dispositive Power, Schedule 13G
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole Voting Powerfinancial
"5 | Sole Voting Power 39,968,563.03 6 | Shared Voting Power 0.00"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
Sole Dispositive Powerfinancial
"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 46,378,258.61 8 | Shared Dispositive Power 0.00"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"Please see Exhibit 99 for 13d-1(k) (1) agreement."
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
FAQ
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What ownership stake in BSX does FMR LLC report on this Schedule 13G/A?
FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 46,378,258.61 shares of Boston Scientific (BSX) common stock, representing 3.1% of the class as of June 30, 2026. FMR has sole voting power over 39,968,563.03 of those shares and sole dispositive power over the full amount.
What role does Abigail P. Johnson report in Boston Scientific (BSX) share ownership?
Abigail P. Johnson reports sole dispositive power over 46,378,258.61 shares of Boston Scientific (BSX) common stock and no voting power. Her reporting reflects control over disposition of the same shares for which FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership.
Is FMR LLC a more than 5% shareholder of Boston Scientific (BSX)?
No. FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 3.1% of Boston Scientific (BSX) common stock, which is 5 percent or less of the class. The filing explicitly references ownership of 5 percent or less of a class under the Schedule 13G framework.
How much voting power in BSX shares does FMR LLC report?
FMR LLC reports sole voting power over 39,968,563.03 shares of Boston Scientific (BSX) common stock and no shared voting power. It also reports sole dispositive power over 46,378,258.61 shares, with no shared dispositive power.
Do other investors share in dividends or sale proceeds from BSX shares held by FMR LLC?
Yes. The filing states that one or more other persons may receive dividends or sale proceeds from the Boston Scientific (BSX) common stock. However, no such person’s interest relates to more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
Which class of Boston Scientific (BSX) securities is reported in this Schedule 13G/A?
The filing covers Boston Scientific (BSX) COMMON STOCK with CUSIP 101137107. FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson report beneficial ownership and related voting and dispositive powers for this class as of June 30, 2026.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 6)
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
101137107
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
101137107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
FMR LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
39,968,563.03
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
46,378,258.61
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
46,378,258.61
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
101137107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Abigail P. Johnson
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
46,378,258.61
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
46,378,258.61
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
3.1 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
300 Boston Scientific Way,Marlborough,MA,USA,01752-1234
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
FMR LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(c)
Citizenship:
Not applicable
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP No.:
101137107
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
46378258.61
(b)
Percent of class:
3.1 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
Please see the responses to Items 5 and 6 on the cover page.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0.00
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
46378258.61
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0.00
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
One or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the COMMON STOCK of BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP. No one other person's interest in the COMMON STOCK of BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP is more than five percent of the total outstanding COMMON STOCK.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See attached Exhibit 99.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
FMR LLC
Signature:
Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 3, 2023, by and on behalf of FMR LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries*
Date:
08/05/2026
Abigail P. Johnson
Signature:
Stephanie J. Brown
Name/Title:
Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of January 26, 2023, by and on behalf of Abigail P. Johnson**
Date:
08/05/2026
Comments accompanying signature: * This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 10, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000003.
** This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on January 31, 2023, accession number: 0000315066-23-000038.
