SYK stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Stryker Corporation currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $382.04 — +10.0% versus the last price of $347.21. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
SYK historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in SYK.
SYK annual returns by year
Congress trading in SYK
13 members of Congress have disclosed trading SYK — 20 purchases and 6 sales worth an estimated $607,000. Most recent disclosure: Dec 10, 2025.
See who in Congress traded SYK →Insider activity in SYK
SYK's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 12 sales ($98.2M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: May 28, 2026.
| May 28, 2026 | Fletcher Robert S | VP, Chief Legal Officer | Sell | $36,507 |
| May 28, 2026 | Fletcher Robert S | VP, Chief Legal Officer | Sell | $50,434 |
| May 28, 2026 | Fletcher Robert S | VP, Chief Legal Officer | Sell | $861,138 |
| May 28, 2026 | Fletcher Robert S | VP, Chief Legal Officer | Sell | $327,886 |
| May 28, 2026 | Fletcher Robert S | VP, Chief Legal Officer | Sell | $79,667 |
About Stryker Corporation
Stryker Corporation operates as a medical technology company in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments, MedSurg and Neurotechnology, and Orthopaedics. The MedSurg and Neurotechnology segment offers surgical equipment, patient and caregiver safety technologies, navigation systems, endoscopic and communications systems, patient handling, emergency medical equipment and intensive care disposable products, clinical communication and artificial intelligence-assisted virtual care platform technology, and minimally invasive products for the treatment of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and venous thromboembolism; traditional brain and open skull based surgical procedures products; and orthobiologic and biosurgery products, including synthetic bone grafts and vertebral augmentation products. The Orthopaedics segment provides implants for use in total joint replacements, such as hip, knee and shoulder, ankle, and trauma and extremities surgeries; and Mako Shoulder, which expands the smart robotics suite of applications. The company sells its products to doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities through company-owned subsidiaries and branches, as well as third-party dealers and distributors in approximately 61 countries. Stryker Corporation was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Portage, Michigan.
SYK Key Statistics
SYK in plain English
- P/E ratio (36.1) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of SYK's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (16.51%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (14.43%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.01%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
SYK stock: frequently asked questions
What is Stryker Corporation's stock price today?
Stryker Corporation (SYK) last traded at $347.21 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $281.00 and $396.86.
Is SYK stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on SYK is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $382.04 — about +10.0% versus the current price of $347.21. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in SYK 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Stryker Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $3,353 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 235%, or 12.9% per year.
Does SYK pay a dividend?
Yes. Stryker Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.01% per year at today's share price.
What is SYK's P/E ratio?
SYK trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 36.1, and 20.7 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade SYK stock?
Yes — 13 members of Congress have disclosed trades in SYK under the STOCK Act, totaling 20 purchases and 6 sales worth an estimated $607,000.
What is Stryker Corporation's ticker symbol?
Stryker Corporation trades under the ticker symbol SYK on the NYSE.
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