Stryker Corporation (SYK)
NYSEHealth CareMedical - DevicesSnapshot 2026-11-05
$335.08-1.35%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NYSEHealth CareMedical - DevicesSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · SYK
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | 14.5% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 8.0% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
No outside relationship met the current evidence threshold.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-11-05.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 6.5 percentage points more one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-11-05 · Compared with 42 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
SYK — earnings miss
Dated 2026-10-29
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION Stryker Corporation issued a press release on October 29, 2026 announcing its third quarter 2026 operating results. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933,…
Why it matters: Q3 growth was 7.7%, below management’s expectations. Faster growth would support its call for a solid Q4.
Supportive ifQ4 organic sales growth is above 7.7%.
Worry ifQ4 organic sales growth is 7.7% or lower, or management cuts its 6.5% to 7.0% full-year range again.
Why it matters: Q3 adjusted EPS grew 10.3%, but Stryker cut its full-year range. A miss at the low end would add to that setback.
Worry ifFull-year 2026 adjusted EPS is below $14.80, the low end of guidance.
Less concerning ifFull-year adjusted EPS reaches at least $14.90, the high end of guidance.
Why it matters: Stryker made progress recovering from its cyber incident, but gave no clear recovery measure. A new disruption could hurt sales or service.
Worry ifStryker reports a new cyberattack or system outage. It delays orders, shipments, or customer service.
Less concerning ifStryker reports no new major outage. It says order and delivery systems remain restored through the next earnings update.
Why it matters: Stiles is an internal successor, but the change still tests whether Stryker can keep its plans on track.
Watch forStiles becomes CEO on Jan. 1, 2027, and the first company update keeps its stated strategy and growth plans in place.
Also watch forThe start date changes, key leaders leave, or the company links the change to a delay in its plans.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$144 on $10,000 · ±1.4% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $303 loss on $10,000 · 3.0% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $3,019 loss on $10,000 · 30.2% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.