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Stryker (SYK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$275.57 +3.21 (+1.18%)
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Stryker - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
18

Based on 23 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 23 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 18 have given a buy rating for SYK.

Consensus Price Target

$374.42
35.87% Upside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Stryker, the average price target is $374.42. The highest price target for SYK is $465.00, while the lowest price target for SYK is $298.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 35.87% from the current price of $275.57.
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.
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SYK Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/28/25 to 9/28/26
1 Month Ago
8/29/25 to 8/29/26
3 Months Ago
6/30/25 to 6/30/26
1 Year Ago
9/28/24 to 9/28/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$374.42$386.28$395.33$430.85
Forecasted Upside35.87% Upside16.59% Upside25.58% Upside16.82% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

SYK Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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SYK Price Targets by Month

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Stryker Stock vs. The Competition

TypeStrykerHealthcare CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.78
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside35.87% Upside780.15% Upside19.96% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/22/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Lower TargetHold$355.00 ➝ $298.00+8.88%
9/18/2026
Kyle Rose
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$400.00 ➝ $385.00+37.32%
9/10/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Joanne Wuensch
Joanne Wuensch
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$399.00 ➝ $360.00+31.42%
9/9/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$317.00+14.21%
9/9/2026Lower TargetOverweight$418.00 ➝ $348.00+26.02%
8/13/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
8/3/2026Lower TargetMarket Outperform$440.00 ➝ $400.00+19.13%
7/31/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
7/31/2026Lower TargetOutperform$435.00 ➝ $420.00+30.93%
7/31/2026 Set Target$370.00+15.35%
7/31/2026Lower TargetOverweight$420.00 ➝ $390.00+11.95%
7/31/2026Lower TargetOverweight$400.00 ➝ $350.00+7.71%
7/31/2026Boost TargetHold$330.00 ➝ $340.00+5.29%
7/31/2026Lower TargetBuy$371.00 ➝ $358.00+2.76%
7/28/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$400.00+18.58%
7/9/2026 Set Target$370.00+12.96%
7/6/2026 Set Target$350.00+8.72%
6/5/2026Lower TargetOutperform$410.00 ➝ $407.00+35.30%
5/4/2026Lower TargetOverweight$469.00 ➝ $394.00+33.36%
5/1/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$361.00+22.19%
5/1/2026 Set Target$410.00+35.16%
5/1/2026 Set Target$385.00+27.40%
5/1/2026 Set Target$315.00+1.65%
5/1/2026Lower TargetBuy$454.00 ➝ $418.00+32.85%
3/5/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
3/4/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$465.00+21.57%
9/18/2025 Set Target$420.00+11.54%
5/2/2025Boost TargetBuy$405.00 ➝ $456.00+20.75%
1/29/2025Boost TargetBuy$400.00 ➝ $440.00+11.41%
12/2/2024 UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$370.00 ➝ $445.00+13.48%

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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, September 25, 2026. 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.:

  • Stryker Co. recently reported strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, beating consensus estimates with earnings per share of $3.69 compared to the expected $3.49, while also achieving revenue of $6.59 billion, which exceeded the $6.58 billion forecast and represented a 9.4% year-over-year increase.
  • The company maintains a favorable valuation profile with a current stock price of $272.11, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $380.40, suggesting substantial potential upside for investors as the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 28.20.
  • Stryker Co. offers a stable income stream through its dividend, which has a yield of 1.28% and a payout ratio of 36.48%, indicating that the company retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment while still providing regular cash returns to shareholders.
  • The stock exhibits lower volatility than the broader market with a beta of 0.76, making it a potentially defensive holding for investors seeking to reduce portfolio risk while maintaining exposure to the healthcare sector.
  • Institutional investors continue to show confidence in the company, with Envestnet Asset Management Inc. increasing its position by 12.2% in the second quarter and State Street Corp raising its stake by 1.2%, reflecting ongoing institutional support for Stryker Co.

Stryker
Bear Case

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

  • Stryker Co. is facing legal scrutiny, with Pomerantz LLP and Block & Leviton investigating claims on behalf of investors for potential securities law violations, which could lead to significant financial liabilities and reputational damage.
  • The company disclosed persisting peripheral vascular manufacturing issues that were previously thought to be resolved, causing an 8.8% drop in the stock price on September 8, 2026, and raising concerns about operational execution and product quality.
  • Analysts have recently lowered their price targets for Stryker Co., with Raymond James cutting its target from $370 to $330 and Canaccord Genuity Group reducing its target from $400 to $385, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the company's near-term growth prospects.
  • Insider selling has been significant, with corporate insiders selling 351,267 shares worth approximately $118.2 million over the last 90 days, including large sales by Director Ronda E Stryker, which may signal a lack of confidence from those with the most knowledge of the company.
  • The stock is trading near its 52-week low of $267.00, having declined from a high of $392.55, indicating a sustained downward trend and potential continued pressure on the share price as it approaches support levels.

SYK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Stryker is $374.42, with a high forecast of $465.00 and a low forecast of $298.00.

23 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Stryker in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 18 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SYK shares.

According to analysts, Stryker's stock has a predicted upside of 35.87% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Stryker's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Stryker more than other "healthcare" companies. The consensus rating for Stryker is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "healthcare" companies is Hold. Learn more on how SYK compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Stryker analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/22/2026.
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