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Stryker (SYK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$382.25 -1.64 (-0.43%)
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Stryker - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
15

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Stryker in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 15 have given a buy rating for SYK.

Consensus Price Target

$427.30
11.78% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Stryker, the average price target is $427.30. The highest price target for SYK is $456.00, while the lowest price target for SYK is $370.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.78% from the current price of $382.25.
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SYK Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/9/24 to 6/9/25
1 Month Ago
5/10/24 to 5/10/25
3 Months Ago
3/11/24 to 3/11/25
1 Year Ago
6/10/23 to 6/9/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$427.30$427.05$421.90$370.58
Forecasted Upside11.78% Upside12.12% Upside15.48% Upside6.08% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

SYK Analyst Recommendations By Month

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SYK Price Targets by Month

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Stryker Stock vs. The Competition

TypeStrykerMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.79
2.81
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside11.78% Upside5,918.89% Upside13.46% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/22/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
Joanne Wuensch
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$443.00 ➝ $455.00+20.09%
5/5/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
3 of 5 stars
Lee Hambright
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Set Target$450.00+17.24%
5/5/2025Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Richard Newitter
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$390.00 ➝ $400.00+4.93%
5/5/2025JMP Securities
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David Turkaly
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
5/2/2025Roth Mkm
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Jason Wittes
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$405.00 ➝ $456.00+20.75%
5/2/2025Evercore ISI
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Vijay Kumar
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$400.00 ➝ $390.00+6.36%
4/14/2025BTIG Research
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Ryan Zimmerman
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Set TargetBuy ➝ Buy$403.00+16.24%
3/21/2025Needham & Company LLC
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Mike Matson
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$442.00 ➝ $442.00+18.28%
3/4/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Set Target$422.00+12.41%
2/10/2025Barclays
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Matt Miksic
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$418.00 ➝ $443.00+13.18%
2/3/2025Argus
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David Toung
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Set Target$450.00+17.62%
1/29/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Shagun Singh
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$425.00 ➝ $435.00+11.57%
1/29/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Larry Biegelsen
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$427.00 ➝ $435.00+12.11%
1/29/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Robbie Marcus
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$420.00 ➝ $445.00+12.68%
1/29/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Rick Wise
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$400.00 ➝ $440.00+11.41%
1/29/2025Canaccord Genuity Group
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Kyle Rose
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$420.00 ➝ $435.00+10.15%
12/2/2024Morgan Stanley
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 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$370.00 ➝ $445.00+13.48%
10/30/2024Piper Sandler
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$380.00 ➝ $420.00+17.04%
10/30/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$366.00 ➝ $370.00+2.61%
10/30/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$378.00 ➝ $405.00+12.73%
9/10/2024Wolfe Research
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M. Polark
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$405.00+11.64%
4/11/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$365.00 ➝ $400.00+15.82%
9/5/2023Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$310.00 ➝ $315.00+10.74%

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Should I Buy Stryker Stock? SYK Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, June 6, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Stryker pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Stryker
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Stryker Co.:

  • The current stock price is around $382, reflecting a strong market position and investor interest in the medical technology sector.
  • Stryker Co. reported a quarterly earnings per share of $2.84, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial performance.
  • The company has shown a revenue increase of 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year, suggesting strong growth potential.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $146 billion, Stryker Co. is a significant player in the medical technology industry, which can provide stability to investors.
  • The company has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.84, offering a return on investment through regular income.

Stryker
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Stryker Co. for these reasons:

  • The stock has a high P/E ratio of around 49, which may indicate that it is overvalued compared to its earnings, posing a risk for potential investors.
  • Recent insider selling, including a significant transaction by a director, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Despite strong revenue growth, the company faces intense competition in the medical technology sector, which could impact future profitability.
  • The stock's beta of 0.93 suggests it is less volatile than the market, but this could also mean limited upside potential during market rallies.
  • Institutional ownership is high at 77.09%, which can lead to increased volatility if large investors decide to sell their positions.

SYK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Stryker is $427.30, with a high forecast of $456.00 and a low forecast of $370.00.

19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Stryker in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SYK shares.

According to analysts, Stryker's stock has a predicted upside of 11.78% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Stryker has been rated by research analysts at BTIG Research, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JMP Securities, Needham & Company LLC, Roth Mkm, Sanford C. Bernstein, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Stryker less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Stryker is 2.79 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how SYK compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:SYK) was last updated on 6/9/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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