Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Stryker.
Looking at options history for Stryker SYK we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 62% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 12% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 5 are puts, for a total amount of $239,380 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $179,310.
Projected Price Targets
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $350.0 to $400.0 for Stryker over the recent three months.
Volume & Open Interest Development
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Stryker's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Stryker's whale trades within a strike price range from $350.0 to $400.0 in the last 30 days.
Stryker Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYK | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $16.8 | $15.8 | $16.5 | $390.00 | $82.5K | 1.2K | 52 |
| SYK | PUT | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 08/15/25 | $15.4 | $12.5 | $13.75 | $390.00 | $68.7K | 566 | 50 |
| SYK | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 12/19/25 | $14.4 | $13.7 | $13.7 | $370.00 | $54.8K | 111 | 1 |
| SYK | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 09/19/25 | $8.5 | $8.5 | $8.5 | $380.00 | $53.5K | 264 | 67 |
| SYK | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/16/26 | $9.2 | $9.1 | $9.1 | $350.00 | $43.6K | 388 | 48 |
About Stryker
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. Roughly one-fourth of Stryker's total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.
Stryker's Current Market Status
- Trading volume stands at 728,139, with SYK's price up by 0.38%, positioned at $379.0.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.
- Earnings announcement expected in 78 days.
What The Experts Say On Stryker
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $436.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access. * An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Stryker, which currently sits at a price target of $445. * An analyst from Needham has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Stryker, which currently sits at a price target of $448. * An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Hold rating on Stryker, maintaining a target price of $415.
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