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Stryker Corp. (SYK)

NYSE:SYK

Stryker Corp. (SYK)

339.21
-1.88 (0.55%)
as of Aug 14, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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This summary was created by AI, based on 8 opinions in the last 12 months.

Stryker Corp. (SYK) remains a leading player in the medical device sector, particularly in orthopedics, holding a significant market share in the U.S. With its robust robotics platform and the increasing demand driven by aging demographics, particularly in hip and knee replacements, the company shows strong potential for recovery from recent challenges, including a cybersecurity attack. Despite recent weaknesses in the broader medtech industry, many analysts express optimism around SYK's growth trajectory, with expectations of revenue and earnings per share advancing in the coming years. Additionally, Stryker's solid relationships with healthcare providers and a sticky business model (where surgeons tend to stick with suppliers) position it well for sustained success. However, some experts caution that while the stock may have long-term merits, the current investment climate may not be optimal.

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TOP PICK

Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Oct 02, 2020
The gold standard in the industry. They have the best products, sales force and are quick to adapt. They are very innovative. As surgeries start to pick up, their products will see more demand. They are expected to earn $10/share. They are trading at a cheap multiple to normalized earnings. (Analysts’ price target is $214.35)
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$208.30

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$339.21

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PAST TOP PICK

Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Oct 01, 2020
(A Top Pick Jun 05/19, Up 13%) The downside of the pandemic is that elective surgeries were postponed. Knees, hips and other surgical procedures their products are used in were deferred. It is a backlog question. Demographically, more people will need their products.
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$206.51

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$339.21

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TOP PICK

Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Sep 14, 2020
Medical devices. A lot of elective surgeries were put off but are now coming back. They acquired an ankle and wrist company. There is good international growth. There is a risk in the steep learning curve on these products. (Analysts’ price target is $213.91)
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$339.21

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PARTIAL BUY

Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Aug 25, 2020

They're the leader in hips, knees and robotic surgeries. They were hit by COVID because elective surgeries stopped, but those have resumed now. Their revenue growth is 4-5 times higher than peers at 6-7% while peers like Johnson and Johnson were 1-2%. Dividends keep paying. Today is okay to enter this stock, though it's trading at 30x earnings. You can buy a half position now and see what happens.

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$339.21

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Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Aug 25, 2020
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks Stryker enjoyed a bounce after beating Q2 revenues and earnings a month ago, but has been rangebound between $180 and $205 since Easter. Typical of the other medical device stocks here, it has yet to return to pre-COVID highs of $226, but trades at a 27.44x PE, far more reasonable than peers including Intuitive Surgical. Read BDX, BSX, ISRG and Stryker Stock: Top 4 Medical Supply Stocks for our full analysis.
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$339.21

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Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Aug 20, 2020
Medical devices have had a tough year, as elective surgeries have been put on hold. Will continue to do well as surgeries come back. Steep learning curve when it comes to these products, so that's a risk. But once doctors learn the mechanics, they're repeat users. Demographic play. At a good level here.
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$188.53

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$339.21

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Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Aug 11, 2020

Medtronic vs. Stryker Both make medical devices, and have been impacted by COVID, because operations have been delayed. But now those ops are coming back. She owns JNJ instead, which includes a medical devices division. Unless there's a sharp uptick in the virus that shuts down hospitals again, demand for medical devices should rise and should even ramp in the near future.

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$191.41

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$339.21

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BUY

Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Jul 31, 2020
He just bought a huge chunk this morning. A company that makes medical devices and is the leader in hips, knees and shoulder replacement. The sales force is their moat. It is able to pivot really quickly. They produce the best products, makes good acquisitions and deploys cash well.
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$193.30

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$339.21

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Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Jul 21, 2020
They make medical and surgical equipment in orthopedics. They just bought a hands-and-ankles medical company. Most elective surgeries were postponed in the pandemic, but are slowly coming back now which benefits SYK. Salespeople are very knowledgeable about their products. Doctors remain loyal to SYK's products and won't switch to another company. (Analysts’ price target is $205.79)
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TOP PICK

Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Jun 26, 2020
A medical device company. Elective surgeries have been slowed during the pandemic, but will still need to done. Demographics mean this will continue to grow. There is brand loyalty in the space as parts are not easily exchangeable. About 25% of cash flow goes to dividends and the rest towards acquisitions and paying down debt. Yield 1.31% (Analysts’ price target is $205.63)
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$175.86

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$339.21

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PAST TOP PICK

Stryker Corp.(SYK)

May 11, 2020
(A Top Pick May 21/19, Up 4%) It is a good opportunity to buy the stock right here. Elective surgeries are shut down and have to come back. You may have tougher quarters over the next little while.
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$193.64

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$339.21

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DON'T BUY

Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Apr 23, 2020
The analysts are calling for about $8 a share which gives a PE of 20 at current prices. The fair market value is a little below the current stock price. His target is about $210 and is an upper boundary. The bottom would be $132. (Analysts’ price target is $8.00)
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$339.21

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Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Apr 16, 2020
(A Top Pick Jun 04/19, Down 7%) He really likes the equipment side of the healthcare industry. There is a bit of a lag for the kind of procedures they are doing. The demographic is really good and people will continue to need knees and hips and so on. He is looking to add more to this industry. He continues to hold it.
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$339.21

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DON'T BUY

Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Apr 07, 2020

Likes it. He hasn't bought it, because he isn't sure which stock to own in this sector. Abbott and Boston Scientific are better choices, he thinks, with more upside potential given product innovation.

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$339.21

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PAST TOP PICK

Stryker Corp.(SYK)

Mar 12, 2020
(A Top Pick May 21/19, Down 16%) Medical devices, which is very strong. It's a practical way to keep people out of hospitals. Great story about demographics.
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$154.25

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$339.21

As of Aug 14, 2026. Market Open.

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