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Stryker designs, manufactures, and markets an array of medical equipment, instruments, consumable supplies, and implantable devices. The product portfolio includes hip and knee replacements, extremities, endoscopy systems, operating room equipment, embolic coils, hospital beds and gurneys, and orthopedic robotics. Stryker remains one of the three largest competitors in reconstructive orthopedic implants and holds the leadership position in operating room equipment. Just over one fourth of Stryker's total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.

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Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.13% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.97%. Currently, Stryker has a market capitalization of $146.06 billion. 
Buying $100 In SYK: If an investor had bought $100 of SYK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $720.87 today based on a price of $382.78 for SYK at the time of writing.
<h3>Stryker's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

Highlighted on February 20, it was unveiled in an SEC filing that Golston, Director at Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>), executed a significant transaction involving the exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000310764/000031076425000025//Archives/edgar/data/310764/000031076425000025/0000310764-25-000025-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday showed that Golston, Director at Stryker, a company in the Health Care sector, just exercised stock options worth 3,605 shares of SYK stock with an exercise price of $122.51.
The latest update on Thursday morning shows Stryker shares down by 0.76%, trading at $385.56. At this price, Golston's 3,605 shares are worth $948,277.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Stryker</h3>
Stryker designs, manufactures, and markets an array of medical equipment, instruments, consumable supplies, and implantable devices. The product portfolio includes hip and knee replacements, extremities, endoscopy systems, operating room equipment, embolic coils, hospital beds and gurneys, and orthopedic robotics. Stryker remains one of the three largest competitors in reconstructive orthopedic implants and holds the leadership position in operating room equipment. Just over one fourth of Stryker's total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.
<h3>Stryker's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Revenue Growth: Stryker's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 10.68%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Insights into Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 64.85%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Stryker's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 1.43.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Stryker's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.66. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
Evaluating Valuation:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 50.07 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Stryker's stock.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 6.63 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): The company's EV/EBITDA ratio of 27.53 trails industry averages, indicating a potential disparity in market valuation that could be advantageous for investors.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
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<h3>Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions shouldn't be used primarily to make an investing decision, however, they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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17 analysts have shared their evaluations of Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $434.12, a high estimate of $450.00, and a low estimate of $409.00. This current average reflects an increase of 5.63% from the previous average price target of $411.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739908857_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Stryker is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Matt Miksic</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$443.00</td>
<td>$418.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Roman</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$427.00</td>
<td>$384.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Newitter</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$413.00</td>
<td>$409.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shagun Singh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Larry Biegelsen</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$427.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robbie Marcus</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rick Wise</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Rose</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Matson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$442.00</td>
<td>$442.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shagun Singh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Matson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$442.00</td>
<td>$442.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Newitter</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$409.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Matson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$442.00</td>
<td>$409.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joanne Wuensch</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$411.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shagun Singh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Larry Biegelsen</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$427.00</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drew Ranieri</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Stryker. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Stryker compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Stryker's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Stryker's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SYK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Stryker analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Stryker Better</h2>
Stryker designs, manufactures, and markets an array of medical equipment, instruments, consumable supplies, and implantable devices. The product portfolio includes hip and knee replacements, extremities, endoscopy systems, operating room equipment, embolic coils, hospital beds and gurneys, and orthopedic robotics. Stryker remains one of the three largest competitors in reconstructive orthopedic implants and holds the leadership position in operating room equipment. Just over one fourth of Stryker's total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.
<h3>Financial Insights: Stryker</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Stryker's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 17.15%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 8.48%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Stryker's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.68%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Stryker's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.26%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59, Stryker faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Analyst Expectations For Stryker's Future

JMP Securities analyst David Turkaly maintains Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) from Market Perform to Market Perform.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Perform on Strykerto Market Perform

Stryker's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 15.5% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.95 million shares sold short, which is 1.09% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.15 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Stryker Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739376923_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Stryker has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Stryker's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Stryker's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.76%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Peering Into Stryker's Recent Short Interest

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TEM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$39.4K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AHCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$71.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>THC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$105.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$822.5K</td>
<td>495</td>
<td>258</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$81.1K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>217</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMGN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$140.0K</td>
<td>355</td>
<td>200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>484</td>
<td>151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$610.00</td>
<td>$53.0K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$67.50</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$860.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TEM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on February 14, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.4K, with a price of $197.0 per contract. There were 2192 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AHCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AHCO#NASDAQ">AHCO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 220 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 476 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.4K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4752 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For THC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 10 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.8K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 1108 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1040 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COR#NYSE">COR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 339 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $822.5K, with a price of $3290.0 per contract. There were 495 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 258 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MRNA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 339 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.1K, with a price of $812.0 per contract. There were 5109 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 217 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMGN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 129 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $140.0K, with a price of $700.0 per contract. There were 355 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 484 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 151 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MCK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 17 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 53 contract(s) at a $610.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.0K, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 137 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 65 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 57 contract(s) at a $67.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 1841 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 120 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 157 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4 contract(s) at a $860.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $6340.0 per contract. There were 50 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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10 Health Care Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Barclays analyst Matt Miksic maintains Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $418 to $443.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Stryker, Raises Price Target to $443

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>), saying it's &#8220;just a gem&#8221; and a &#8220;winner.&#8221; &nbsp;He added, &#8220;I can't believe the stock dropped so much.&#8221;
On Jan. 31, AbbVie reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.16, beating the street view of $2.11. Quarterly sales of $15.102 billion, outpacing the analyst consensus estimate of $14.827 billion. Several analysts also raised their price targets on the stock following the earnings announcement.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cramer Shares His Views On These Tech Stocks</h3>
MongoDB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>) is a trade and not an investment, Cramer said. &#8220;You'd be catching it at the right time. I think the analysts are all starting to upgrade the, the enterprise software again. I think it's worth a stab, I really do.&#8221;
In the recent news, MongoDB has partnered with Lombard Odier to modernize core banking technology with generative AI.
The Mad Money host recommended pulling the trigger on Cerence Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRNC#NASDAQ">CRNC</a>).
On the earnings front, Cerence is scheduled to announce its first quarter financial results on Thursday, Feb. 6.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Other Stocks In Focus</h3>
Cramer recommended buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) instead of going with Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>).
Supporting his view, Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kyle Voigt, on Jan. 13, maintained Coinbase with a Market Perform and lowered the price target from $275 to $255.
Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) is the better one, Cramer said when asked about Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>). &#8220;If you want AI, then you go with Medtronic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>).&#8221;
Supporting that view, Loop Capital analyst Mark Schappel, on Jan. 14, maintained Tempus AI with a Buy and lowered the price target from $57 to $52.
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>MongoDB shares gained 2.7% to settle at $275.97 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Tempus shares gained 0.5% to close at $61.85 during the session.</li>
<li>Coinbase shares fell 1.4% to settle at $280.39.</li>
<li>AbbVie shares fell 0.1% to close at $189.95 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Cerence shares gained 6.2% to settle at $12.07.</li>
</ul>
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Jim Cramer: This Health Care Stock Is A 'Winner,' Buy Bitcoin Instead Of Coinbase

Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.14% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.41%. Currently, Stryker has a market capitalization of $149.23 billion. 
Buying $100 In SYK: If an investor had bought $100 of SYK stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $424.37 today based on a price of $391.46 for SYK at the time of writing.
<h3>Stryker's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738686610_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Stryker 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Disclosed in a recent SEC filing on January 30, Pierce, Group President at Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>), made a noteworthy transaction involving the exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: Pierce, Group President at Stryker, made a strategic move by exercising stock options for 9,455 shares of SYK as detailed in a Form 4 filing on Thursday with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000310764/000031076425000006//Archives/edgar/data/310764/000031076425000006/0000310764-25-000006-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a>. The transaction value amounted to $2,843,803.
During Friday's morning session, Stryker shares up by 0.87%, currently priced at $393.83. Considering the current price, Pierce's 9,455 shares have a total value of $2,843,803.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind Stryker</h3>
Stryker designs, manufactures, and markets an array of medical equipment, instruments, consumable supplies, and implantable devices. The product portfolio includes hip and knee replacements, extremities, endoscopy systems, operating room equipment, embolic coils, hospital beds and gurneys, and orthopedic robotics. Stryker remains one of the three largest competitors in reconstructive orthopedic implants and holds the leadership position in operating room equipment. Just over one fourth of Stryker's total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.
<h3>Stryker's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Revenue Growth: Stryker's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 17.15%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Key Profitability Indicators:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 64.85%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Stryker's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 1.43.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Stryker's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.59, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
Valuation Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Stryker's P/E ratio of 50.31 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 6.66 is above industry norms, reflecting an elevated valuation for Stryker's stock and potential overvaluation based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 27.39, Stryker's EV/EBITDA ratio reflects a below-par valuation compared to industry averages signalling undervaluation
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
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<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insightful as they may be, insider transactions should be considered alongside a thorough examination of other investment criteria.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
When dissecting transactions, the focal point for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> is often those occurring in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Strategic Sale: James Andrew Pierce Decides To Exercise Options Worth $2.84M At Stryker

Disclosed in a recent SEC filing on January 30, Stiles, Group President at Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>), made a noteworthy transaction involving the exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing from the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000310764/000031076425000007//Archives/edgar/data/310764/000031076425000007/0000310764-25-000007-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday showed that Stiles, Group President at Stryker, a company in the Health Care sector, just exercised stock options worth 10,210 shares of SYK stock with an exercise price of $93.06.
The Friday morning market activity shows Stryker shares up by 0.87%, trading at $393.83. This implies a total value of $3,070,887 for Stiles's 10,210 shares.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Stryker</h3>
Stryker designs, manufactures, and markets an array of medical equipment, instruments, consumable supplies, and implantable devices. The product portfolio includes hip and knee replacements, extremities, endoscopy systems, operating room equipment, embolic coils, hospital beds and gurneys, and orthopedic robotics. Stryker remains one of the three largest competitors in reconstructive orthopedic implants and holds the leadership position in operating room equipment. Just over one fourth of Stryker's total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.
<h3>Stryker: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Growth: Stryker's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 17.15%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 64.85%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): Stryker's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 1.43.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Stryker's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.59, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Valuation Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 50.31, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/S ratio of 6.66, Stryker's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market, particularly in relation to sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a below-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 27.39, Stryker presents an opportunity for value investors. This lower valuation may attract investors seeking undervalued opportunities.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
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<h3>Illuminating the Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions are not the sole determinant of investment choices, but they are a factor worth considering.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Insider Transaction Codes</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">Investors</a> prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A indicates grant, award or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Move: Spencer S Stiles Exercises Options, Realizing $3.07M At Stryker

Goldman Sachs analyst David Roman maintains Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $384 to $427.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Neutral on Stryker, Raises Price Target to $427

Truist Securities analyst Richard Newitter maintains Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $409 to $413.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Stryker, Raises Price Target to $413

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 14 analysts have published ratings on Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) in the last three months.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Stryker, presenting an average target of $435.5, a high estimate of $450.00, and a low estimate of $409.00. Marking an increase of 5.56%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $412.57. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738184437_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Stryker. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Shagun Singh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Larry Biegelsen</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$427.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robbie Marcus</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rick Wise</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Rose</td>
<td>Canaccord Genuity</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Matson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$442.00</td>
<td>$442.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shagun Singh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Matson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$442.00</td>
<td>$442.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Newitter</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$409.00</td>
<td>$380.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mike Matson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$442.00</td>
<td>$409.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joanne Wuensch</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$411.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shagun Singh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Larry Biegelsen</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$427.00</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Drew Ranieri</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Stryker. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Stryker compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Stryker's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Stryker's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Stryker</h2>
Stryker designs, manufactures, and markets an array of medical equipment, instruments, consumable supplies, and implantable devices. The product portfolio includes hip and knee replacements, extremities, endoscopy systems, operating room equipment, embolic coils, hospital beds and gurneys, and orthopedic robotics. Stryker remains one of the three largest competitors in reconstructive orthopedic implants and holds the leadership position in operating room equipment. Just over one fourth of Stryker's total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Stryker's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Stryker's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 11.92%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Stryker's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 15.18%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 4.18%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Stryker's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.01%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77, Stryker faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Stryker Through 14 Analysts

Wall Street analysts rerated Stryker Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) Wednesday after the company&#8217;s fourth-quarter print.
Stryker <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/g43286955/stryker-reports-2024-operating-results-and-2025-outlook" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported quarterly earnings</a> of&nbsp;$4.01&nbsp;per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$3.87. The company reported quarterly sales of&nbsp;$6.44 billion, up by 10.7%,&nbsp;which beat the analyst consensus estimate of&nbsp;$6.36 billion.
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Several analysts rerated the stock:
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<li>Stifel analyst Rick Wise maintained Stryker with a Buy and raised the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SYK/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">price target from $400 to $440</a>.</li>
<li>Needham analyst Mike Matson reiterated Stryker with a Buy and a $442 price target.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Shagun Singh Chadha maintained a Buy on Stryker and set a price target of $435.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Matthew O&#8217;Brien reiterated a Buy on Stryker with a price target of $420.</li>
</ul>
Stifel: Stryker delivered an excellent finish to the year 2024, turning in better-than-expected fourth-quarter performance across multiple key metrics: sales, margins, and EPS. Impressively, this above consensus performance bookended the company&#8217;s fourth consecutive double-digit organic sales growth year.
Simultaneous with the earnings release, Stryker also announced the planned retirement of long-time CFO Glenn Boehnlein and the imminent sale of the lower-growth Spine Implant business.
Without offering transaction proceed specifics, Stryker highlighted an anticipated first-half U.S. Spine Implant close with international divestitures to follow. Historically growing below the corporate average sales growth rate, Wise remains inclined to view the Spine Implant sale positively for Stryker.
Wise projected first-quarter revenue of $5.67 billion and EPS of $2.68.
Needham: Stryker&#8217;s fourth-quarter revenue and EPS beat consensus, and management provided 2025 revenue guidance that bracketed consensus and EPS guidance above consensus.
Stryker again saw broad-based strength across most of its businesses, driven by substantial procedure volumes, new products, and its capital equipment backlog. Organic sales growth slowed to 10.2% in the fourth quarter from 11.5% in the third quarter.
Stryker&#8217;s gross margin was up 140 bps Y/Y, but its operating margin was up 200 bps Y/Y. Stryker also announced the retirement of CFO Glenn Boehnlein and divesting its spine implant business, with the deal expected to close in the first half. Matson noted that 2025 guidance is likely to prove conservative.
Matson projected first-quarter revenue of $5.64 billion and EPS of $2.80.
RBC Capital: Stryker delivered a strong exit to 2024, beating fourth-quarter consensus estimates, and issued a strong initial 2025 guide for organic sales, margins, and EPS growth.
Notably, Stryker is taking steps to improve its WAMGR with the sale of its spinal implant assets and the acquisition of NARI. After today&#8217;s call, Chadha is bullish on Stryker&#8217;s growth durability, the trajectory for operating margin expansion, and EPS growth.
Chadha projected first-quarter revenue of $5.65 billion and EPS of $2.70.
Piper Sandler: Stryker also reported fourth-quarter results and guided for fiscal 2025. Both were ahead of Street expectations. More specifically, Stryker is guiding organic revenue growth of 8%-9%, which O&#8217;Brien noted as achievable, if not conservative.
Additionally, the company announced that their long-time CFO, Glenn Boehnlein, will retire and be replaced by Preston Wells (which impressed O&#8217;Brien).
Finally, Stryker is selling its U.S. spinal implants business and expects to close its acquisition of NARI by the end of next month, which collectively should improve its addressable WAMGR.
When putting these two updates together with continued strong performance from the core business, O&#8217;Brien noted Stryker is set up to continue delivering some of the best growth in large-cap, diversified med tech, which keeps the analyst constructive on the name.
O&#8217;Brien projected first-quarter revenue of $5.69 billion and EPS of $2.71.
Price Action: SYK stock is down 0.20% at $394.38 at the last check on Wednesday.
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Stryker's Strategic Moves Impress Analysts, Spine Implant Sale and NARI Deal Set to Drive Future Growth

RBC Capital analyst Shagun Singh maintains Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $425 to $435.

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Wells Fargo analyst Larry Biegelsen maintains Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $427 to $435.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Stryker, Raises Price Target to $435

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