Stryker Corporation · SYK · FY2026 Q1 · Calendar Q2 2026

Stryker Q1 2026: Cyber Incident Distorts Revenue, Full-Year Guidance Held

A late-quarter cyber incident disrupted Stryker's manufacturing and revenue recognition, producing a Q1 2026 EPS miss of 12.8% ($2.60 vs $2.98 estimated) and a revenue miss of 5.0% ($6.02B vs $6.34B estimated). Organic sales growth slowed to 2.4%, well below the full-year target. Management maintained full-year guidance of 8%–9.5% organic growth and $14.90–$15.10 adjusted EPS, implying confidence that deferred revenue will recover in subsequent quarters. Strategic initiatives — the Amplitude Vascular acquisition, a new Ortho Tech segment, and record Mako installations — signal continued investment in growth despite the setback. The stock fell 6.5% on the print but has partially recovered, recently trading at $346.59 versus a $381.79 consensus target.

Reported After market closeNYSEHealthcare $129.13B market cap
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

Stryker Corporation functions as a prominent medical technology enterprise, with its operations structured across two main divisions. The Orthopaedics and Spine segment specializes in providing implants for joint replacement procedures (including hips and knees), as well as solutions for trauma and extremities surgeries. This division also furnishes a comprehensive suite of spinal implant products, such as cervical, thoracolumbar, and interbody systems, utilized in addressing spinal injuries, deformities, and degenerative conditions. The MedSurg and Neurotechnology division offers an extensive array of products, encompassing advanced surgical equipment, surgical navigation systems, endoscopic and communication tools, patient handling devices, emergency medical apparatus, and critical care disposable items.…

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $2.60 Consensus $3
EPS surprise -12.8% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $6.02B Consensus $6.34B
Revenue surprise -5.0% Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

event-close to next-session close
Stock move -6.5% Event window
SPY move +0.3% Same window
Abnormal move -6.8% Stock minus SPY
Volume 2.4× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift +1.6% Up to 20 sessions
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Transcript intelligence

What changed

EPS of $2.60 missed consensus of $2.98 by 12.8%. Revenue of $6.02 billion missed consensus of $6.34 billion by 5.0%. Organic sales growth was just 2.4% globally, heavily depressed by a late-quarter cyber incident that disrupted manufacturing and revenue recognition across all business segments. Mako robotic installations set a Q1 record. The company announced the pending acquisition of Amplitude Vascular Systems and created a new Ortho Tech business segment combining Mako, Enabling Technologies, and Orthopaedic Instruments.

Guidance delta

Full-year 2026 guidance maintained at 8%–9.5% organic sales growth and $14.90–$15.10 adjusted EPS, unchanged from the prior quarter when it was raised. Management held guidance despite the cyber-related revenue shortfall, implying expected catch-up in Q2 and the back half of the year.

Key takeaways

  • Cyber incident disrupted manufacturing and revenue recognition, causing Q1 EPS and revenue to miss estimates, but full-year guidance was maintained.
  • Mako robotic installations set a Q1 record; Mako Shoulder launch on Mako 4 remains planned for mid-year.
  • Amplitude Vascular Systems acquisition announced to expand peripheral vascular and cardiovascular offerings.
  • New Ortho Tech business segment created, combining Mako, Enabling Technologies, and Orthopaedic Instruments.
  • International growth accelerated with strong performance in Europe, Japan, and emerging markets.
  • SmartCare unit launched, integrating Vocera and care.ai into a Smart Hospital solution.

Management priorities

  • Recover deferred Q1 revenue and restore normal manufacturing operations following the cyber incident.
  • Launch Mako Shoulder on the Mako 4 platform mid-year.
  • Complete the Amplitude Vascular Systems acquisition and pursue FDA approvals for peripheral and coronary indications.
  • Expand Pangea trauma platform production in Europe and Japan.
  • Ramp LIFEPAK 35 production to meet global demand.
  • Continue tuck-in M&A targeting peripheral vascular and potential platform deals.

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Sources

  1. Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-05-11T10:29:34.698584+00:00
  2. FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-26T00:37:12.209961+00:00
  3. Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-07-28T22:12:00.891210+00:00
  4. Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-07-28T22:12:00.888400+00:00

Methodology

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