Skip to main content

Stryker Corporation (SYK) Stock Analysis

HoldModerate Confidence

Healthcare · Medical Devices

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $305.90, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: sole-source suppliers; Weak growth.

Stryker is a global medical technology company with $25.1 billion in 2025 net sales across two segments: MedSurg and Neurotechnology (62%) and Orthopaedics (38%), selling surgical equipment, navigation systems, joint implants, and Mako robotic-arm technology to hospitals and... Read more

$305.90+14.2% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#16 of 40 Medical Devices
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield3.71%
IncomeYield1.15%(5y avg 0.99%)Payout39.81%sustainable
Stop $287.80Target $350.41(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 1.7:1
Analyst target$389.35+27.3%26 analysts
$350.41our TP
$305.90price
$389.35mean
$465

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $305.90, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: sole-source suppliers; Weak growth. Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 75d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: moderate.

Recent Developments — Stryker Corporation

Generated 2026-05-20T20:21:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
V7 quality resilience bonus: +0.2 (Q=7.3 in RISK_OFF)
Sector modifier (Healthcare): +0.5
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
Concentration risk — Supplier: sole-source suppliers
Weak growth
Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.8%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)35.5
P/E (Fwd)18.4
Mkt Cap$117.6B
EV/EBITDA18.8
Profit Mgn13.2%
ROE15.2%
Rev Growth2.6%
Beta0.81
Dividend1.15%
Rating analysts37

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHSuppliersole-source suppliers
    10-K Item 1A: 'several raw materials, components, finished devices and services are procured from a sole source due to, among other things, the quality considerations, unique intellectual property considerations or constraints associated with regulatory requirements'

Model-generated analysis — not investment advice. Not a registered investment advisor. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Full disclaimer

Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
2.0
Value Rank
2.7
Quality Rank
7.7
GatesDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 6.0>=5.5A.R:R 1.7 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 75d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
37 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $281.00Resistance $344.62

Price Targets

$288
$350
A.Upside+14.6%
A.R:R1.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Analyst Consensus

Analysts37
Consensus4.1/5
Avg Target$389

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-30 (75d)

Verdict History

reverse chrono — latest first
Loading history...
Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SYK stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $305.90, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Supplier: sole-source suppliers; Weak growth. Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $350.41 (+14.6%), stop $287.80 (−6.3%), A.R:R 1.7:1. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the SYK stock price target?

Take-profit target: $350.41 (+14.2% upside). Target $350.41 (+14.6%), stop $287.80 (−6.3%), A.R:R 1.7:1. Stop-loss: $287.80.

What are the risks of investing in SYK?

Concentration risk — Supplier: sole-source suppliers; Weak growth; Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.8%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is SYK overvalued or undervalued?

Stryker Corporation trades at a P/E of 35.5 (forward 18.4). TrendMatrix value score: 5.2/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about SYK?

37 analysts cover SYK with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $389.

What does Stryker Corporation do?Stryker is a global medical technology company with $25.1 billion in 2025 net sales across two segments: MedSurg and...

Stryker is a global medical technology company with $25.1 billion in 2025 net sales across two segments: MedSurg and Neurotechnology (62%) and Orthopaedics (38%), selling surgical equipment, navigation systems, joint implants, and Mako robotic-arm technology to hospitals and surgeons in approximately 61 countries. No commercial customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales in 2025.

Related stocks: DXCM (DexCom, Inc.) · BSX (Boston Scientific Corporation) · ZBH (Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.) · STE (STERIS plc (Ireland)) · SNN (Smith & Nephew SNATS, Inc.)