NYSE:SYK

Stryker Corp. (SYK)

330.25
+11.28 (3.54%)
as of Jul 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 7 opinions in the last 12 months.

Stryker Corp (SYK) is recognized as a leader in orthopedic procedures, particularly in hips and knees, with expectations of regaining market share after a tough year linked to overall health sector weaknesses and a cybersecurity incident. While there is an acknowledgment of a broader weakness in the medtech industry, many experts highlight Stryker's strong relationships with healthcare professionals and its consistent market share gains from competitors like Johnson & Johnson. Analysts project long-term growth driven by an aging population and advancements in robotic-assisted surgeries, which are expected to significantly boost the company's orthopedics segment. Concerns remain about short-term performance, but the long-term outlook is generally optimistic, making Stryker an attractive investment based on its valuation and growth potential.

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BUY

They are a leader in hips and knees procedures. They will recover and regain market share.

DON'T BUY

He's wrong about this. Stryker hasn't been consolidating in this space.

WEAK BUY

He started buying this in 2021 when the stock got hammered during Covid, but recovered after it. SYK has been hammered this year because of overall weakness in the health sector. Also, SYK had a cybersecurity attack. SYK has the best relationships with doctors and is arguably the leader in medical devices. The valuation is attractive. Expects $15 EPS in 2027 at 20x PE. Is growing the topline 10%. The population is aging.

TOP PICK

Main business is orthopedics, which is profitable for US hospitals. As artificial joints improve, more people opt for surgery rather than rehab. All of med tech in general has been weak (though he's not sure why). 

Very well run. Consistently gaining market share from JNJ and ZBH. Cybersecurity incident in Q1, which impacted production. High quality. Revenue should grow high single digits for foreseeable future. Yield is 1.24%.

(Analysts’ price target is $396.18)
DON'T BUY

Medtech companies have been weak. After the post-Covid boom, customer volumes have normalized. It doesn't hurt to own this long term, but he doesn't feel investing here is timely.

BUY

They provide artificial hips and joints, a growing business as the population ages. They have a good track record of buying and absorbing companies. It's a sticky business because surgeons stay with the same supplier.

TOP PICK

He hasn't seen valuations like this since 2020 briefly and 1993. Their big growth driver is orthopedics with robot-assisted surgeries, with growth expected to double over 5 years; robots account for roughly 45% of their orthopedics business.

(Analysts’ price target is $429.76)
HOLD

The sweet spot of knee and hip replacements is only going to get better. Great name, has done well. Plays the aging theme very well. He's looking at it. If you own it, hold on.

BUY

5-year performance is 15%, creates returns on ROIC, well run, quality.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 10/24, Up 0.48%)

Down along with the market. About 73% of revenues from US; rest is from other parts of the world, so lots of growth internationally. Very strong demographic play. Great company.

HOLD

Owned in the past, but now he owns BSX. Likes the sector, not getting hit as hard today as many other things. Aging population will propel demand for medical devices.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Dec 28/23, Up 31%)

It produces medical devices which is a good business to be in. The aging population needs their products and there is a backlog from Covid. Their products change the quality of life and reduce hospital stays to a couple of days. 71% of its business comes from the U.S. and there is lots of growth internationally.

BUY

It's the best in medical devices. Tailwinds are the aging demographic and rising elective surgeries coming back.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick May 09/23, Up 42%)

It is a great company, well run, and a core holding. They execute very well on the orthopedic side and is one of the leaders. Five years ago they launched the robotic assisted surgery component which is performing very well. He sees it as a double digit compounder.

BUY

They will buy Inari Medical which largely treats a condition called VTE (impacts 900,000 Americans), which will enhance SYK's neuro-vascular business. He likes this deal.

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Stryker Corp. (SYK) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stryker Corp. stock symbol?

Stryker Corp. is a American stock, trading under the symbol SYK (previously SYK-N on Stockchase) on the New York Stock Exchange (SYK). It is usually referred to as NYSE:SYK or SYK

Is Stryker Corp. a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 8 stock analysts issued a Buy, Sell, or Hold rating on SYK (previously SYK-N on Stockchase). 5 analysts recommended to BUY and 2 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst rating is BUY. Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Stryker Corp..

Is Stryker Corp. a good investment or a top pick?

Stryker Corp. was recommended as a Top Pick by Julien Nono-Womdim on 2026-07-21. Read the latest stock experts ratings for Stryker Corp..

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Is Stryker Corp. worth watching?

Stryker Corp. is followed by 257 investors on Stockchase and is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Stryker Corp. stock price?

On 2026-07-24, Stryker Corp. (SYK) stock closed at a price of $330.25.

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Based on 8 expert opinions: 5 buy 1 hold 2 sell