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Stryker reports third quarter 2026 operating results

Globe Newswire•29/10/2026•16:05 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤Q3 net sales $6.5 billion, up 7.7% reported and organically
  • ➤Adjusted EPS $3.52, up 10.3% year over year
  • ➤2026 organic sales growth guidance lowered to 6.5%-7.0%
  • ➤2026 adjusted EPS guidance set at $14.80-$14.90
  • ➤Stryker repurchased $1.0 billion of stock and expanded authorization $3.0 billion

Expert Statements

Kevin A. Lobo, Chair and CEO of Stryker

“We delivered 7.7% organic sales growth and double-digit adjusted earnings growth in the quarter”

Kevin A. Lobo, Chair and CEO of Stryker

“While, in absolute terms, this reflected good overall performance, it did fall short of our expectations.”

Kevin A. Lobo, Chair and CEO of Stryker

“The underlying fundamentals of the business remain strong, and we expect a solid performance in Q4 and good momentum heading into 2027.”

Portage, Michigan, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stryker (NYSE:SYK) reported operating results for the third quarter of 2026:

Third Quarter Results * Reported net sales increased 7.7% to $6.5 billion * Organic net sales increased 7.7% * Reported operating income margin of 15.9% * Adjusted operating income margin((1)) increased 60 bps to 26.2% * Reported EPS decreased 11.7% to $1.96 * Adjusted EPS((1)) increased 10.3% to $3.52

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