Stryker Shares Dip as Institutional Investors Pile In, Analysts Hike Price Targets Despite Slumping Trading Volume

On August 27, 2025, Stryker (SYK) closed with a 0.30% decline, trading at $393.80, as volume dropped 38.86% to $260 million. The stock’s 52-week range remains $329.16 to $406.19, with a market cap of $150.55 billion. Recent earnings highlighted a quarterly EPS of $3.13, surpassing estimates, and a $0.84 per share dividend, yielding 0.9%. Institutional ownership remains strong, with AlphaQuest LLC and City Holding Co. increasing stakes by 21,855.6% and 528.6%, respectively, while Corebridge Financial Inc. reduced its position by 4.0% in the first quarter.

Insider activity saw Director Ronda E. Stryker sell 200,000 shares for $75.29 million, trimming her ownership by 5.84%. Analysts remain bullish, with Wall Street Zen and Roth Mkm upgrading SYK to "buy" and raising price targets to $448 and $456, respectively. The stock now holds a "Moderate Buy" rating, averaging $430.10 as a price target. Despite short-term volatility, Stryker’s 11.1% revenue growth and 23.94% return on equity underscore its long-term appeal in medical technology.

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