Stryker Corporation

SYK · Healthcare

About Stryker Corporation (SYK)

Stryker Corporation is a Medical Devices company operating in the Healthcare sector.

SYK trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices

Key Statistics

Current Price
$291.86
Market Cap
$111.11B
52-Week High
$389.33
52-Week Low
$267.00
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices

$1,000 Invested in Stryker Corporation (SYK)

1 Year
$800
+-20%
3 Years
$1,163
+16%
5 Years
$1,127
+13%
10 Years
$2,866
+187%
Since IPO
$3,892,378
+389138%

How much would $1,000 invested in SYK be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in SYK 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Stryker Corporation (SYK) in 2025 would be worth $800 as of November 2026, representing a -20.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SYK 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Stryker Corporation (SYK) in 2023 would be worth $1,163 as of November 2026, representing a +16.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SYK 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Stryker Corporation (SYK) in 2021 would be worth $1,127 as of November 2026, representing a +12.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SYK 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Stryker Corporation (SYK) in 2016 would be worth $2,866 as of November 2026, representing a +186.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in SYK at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Stryker Corporation (SYK) at IPO would be worth $3,892,378 as of November 2026, representing a +389137.8% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.88%
Positive Months
323
58% of 559
Negative Months
229
41% of 559
Data Period
46+ years
559 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 1980 (+35.1%)
Best month on avg: December (+5.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-34.0%)
Worst month on avg: August (-0.3%)

Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Stryker Corporation (SYK) has averaged a monthly return of +1.88% with a median return of +1.46%. The stock had 323 positive months (58%) and 229 negative months (41%). The best month in SYK's history was November 1980 with a +35.1% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -34.0%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.1%), and August the weakest (-0.3%).

SYK's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +128.3%, and the worst was 2008 at -54.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, Stryker Corporation (SYK) has delivered an average annual return of +21.80% with a median return of +22.57%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +17.58%. The stock posted gains in 37 years (80%) and losses in 9 years (20%).

SYK's best year was 1991 with a +220.09% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -45.99%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 11, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. SYK achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 32 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.

Avg Return
+21.80%
Best Year
1991 (+220.09%)
Worst Year
2008 (-45.99%)
Positive Years
37/46
Year Return Start End
2026 -16.25% $348.48 $291.86
2025 -1.48% $353.72 $348.48
2024 +21.34% $291.51 $353.72
2023 +23.80% $235.47 $291.51
2022 -7.42% $254.34 $235.47
2021 +10.22% $230.74 $254.34
2020 +18.17% $195.27 $230.74
2019 +35.33% $144.29 $195.27
2018 +2.43% $140.86 $144.29
2017 +30.84% $107.66 $140.86
2016 +30.69% $82.38 $107.66
2015 +0.01% $82.37 $82.38
2014 +27.41% $64.65 $82.37
2013 +39.29% $46.41 $64.65
2012 +12.11% $41.40 $46.41
2011 -6.12% $44.10 $41.40
2010 +7.90% $40.87 $44.10
2009 +26.71% $32.26 $40.87
2008 -45.99% $59.72 $32.26
2007 +36.17% $43.86 $59.72
2006 +24.53% $35.22 $43.86
2005 -7.69% $38.15 $35.22
2004 +13.73% $33.55 $38.15
2003 +26.87% $26.44 $33.55
2002 +15.20% $22.95 $26.44
2001 +15.58% $19.86 $22.95
2000 +45.56% $13.64 $19.86
1999 +26.68% $10.77 $13.64
1998 +47.91% $7.28 $10.77
1997 +25.06% $5.82 $7.28
1996 +13.90% $5.11 $5.82
1995 +42.92% $3.58 $5.11
1994 +30.15% $2.75 $3.58
1993 -27.75% $3.80 $2.75
1992 -21.73% $4.86 $3.80
1991 +220.09% $1.52 $4.86
1990 +26.26% $1.20 $1.52
1989 +83.33% $0.66 $1.20
1988 +15.71% $0.57 $0.66
1987 +9.37% $0.52 $0.57
1986 +33.33% $0.39 $0.52
1985 +46.94% $0.26 $0.39
1984 -11.71% $0.30 $0.26
1983 +26.86% $0.24 $0.30
1982 +35.31% $0.17 $0.24
1981 +1.04% $0.17 $0.17

Frequently Asked Questions: SYK

What sector is SYK in? ▼

SYK operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Medical Devices industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.

How has SYK performed historically? ▼

Over 46 years of trading history, SYK has posted gains in 37 years (80% of the time). The best year was 1991 with a +220.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in SYK? ▼

You can invest in SYK through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold SYK.

Last updated: 11/1/2026