Stryker Corporation · SYK · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026

Stryker posts 9% organic growth but narrows full-year guidance

The quarter supports a constructive operating-growth case through strong procedural demand, capital backlog and Mako momentum, but the narrowed guidance and supply disruption show that execution and margin risks remain material.

Reported After market closeNYSEHealthcare $105.45B market cap
100quality score

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Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $3.69 Consensus $3.49
EPS surprise +5.7% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $6.59B Consensus $6.58B
Revenue surprise +0.1% Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

event-close to next-session close
Stock move -6.4% Event window
SPY move +0.7% Same window
Abnormal move -7.1% Stock minus SPY
Volume 1.9× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift +1.5% Up to 20 sessions
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What changed

Compared with the prior quarter, Stryker reported stronger organic growth and moved from maintained to lowered guidance. The AVS acquisition closed, Mako RPS reached full U.S. commercial launch, and management said peripheral vascular supply issues should be manageable by the end of Q3.

Guidance delta

Full-year guidance was narrowed to 8.3%-9.3% organic net sales growth and $14.95-$15.10 adjusted EPS.

Key takeaways

  • Organic sales grew 9% year over year, led by MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopedics.
  • Capital demand remained strong, with an elevated backlog and record Mako installations.
  • Management said the peripheral vascular supply disruption should be manageable by the end of Q3.
  • Mako RPS received a full U.S. commercial launch, with early surgeon enthusiasm.
  • Stryker plans to resume share repurchases while continuing strategic acquisition activity.

Management priorities

  • Continue the commercial rollout of Mako RPS and other Mako robotic systems.
  • Launch the Sonopet 3 Ultrasonic Aspirator in the second half.
  • Scale the SmartCare business, including Vocera and care.ai solutions.
  • Commercialize the AVS IVL product, subject to pending FDA clearance.
  • Resume share repurchases and pursue additional strategic acquisitions.

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
SYK REVENUE earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 9 reported fiscal quarters and 3 future estimate-only quarters. Q1 '24 estimate $5B Q1 '24 actual $5B, beat Q2 '24 estimate $5B Q2 '24 actual $5B, beat Q3 '24 estimate $5B Q3 '24 actual $5B, beat Q2 '25 estimate $6B Q2 '25 actual $6B, beat Q3 '25 estimate $6B Q3 '25 actual $6B, beat Q4 '25 estimate $7B Q4 '25 actual $7B, beat Q1 '26 estimate $6B Q1 '26 actual $6B, miss Q2 '26 estimate $7B Q2 '26 actual $7B, beat Q3 '26 estimate $7B Q4 '26 estimate $8B Q1 '27 estimate $7B
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusBuy52 ratings
Bullish3771.2%
Neutral1528.8%
Bearish00.0%

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$275.09Previous close
$245Low
$359.02Average
$469High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted previous close from FN2's market snapshot as of Sep 23, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

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FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
TD Cowen Hold HoldMaintainSep 22, 2026
Canaccord Genuity Buy BuyMaintainSep 18, 2026
Citigroup Buy BuyMaintainSep 10, 2026
Wells Fargo Overweight OverweightMaintainSep 9, 2026
Wolfe Research Peer Perform OutperformDowngradeAug 13, 2026
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Named analyst price targets

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FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
Canaccord GenuityAnalyst unavailable$385$280.14 +40.0%Sep 18, 2026
BMO CapitalJoanne Wuensch$317$277.89 +15.2%Sep 9, 2026
Wells FargoLarry Biegelsen$348$276.43 +26.5%Sep 9, 2026
RBC CapitalShagun Singh$420$321.08 +52.7%Jul 31, 2026
Raymond JamesAnalyst unavailable$370$322.69 +34.5%Jul 31, 2026
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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.…

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