Stryker Shares Climb 2.18% on $660M Trading Volume Spike 56% Higher Than Prior Day Amid Mixed Earnings Results

On August 19, 2025, Stryker (SYK) saw a 2.18% rise in its stock price, with a trading volume of $0.66 billion, marking a 56.02% increase from the previous day. The medical technology firm, operating through Orthopaedics and MedSurg & Neurotechnology segments, reported Q2 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $3.13 and revenue of $6.02 billion. However, Orthopaedics sales underperformed, falling to $2.3 billion due to a 97.2% decline in spinal implants, which led to a 3.8% drop in shares the following day. Analysts expect 10.8% year-over-year earnings growth for FY2025, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating from 29 analysts.

UBS raised its price target for SYK to $438 while maintaining a “Neutral” rating, as the stock trades below the $437.77 mean target. Short interest in SYK has increased by 17.88% month-on-month, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. The company’s dividend yield of 1.05% and 29 years of consecutive dividend growth highlight its appeal to income-focused investors. Despite a P/E ratio of 40.28—lower than the medical sector average—SYK’s PEG ratio of 2.75 suggests potential overvaluation relative to earnings growth.

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