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
$332.59
Market Cap
$127.28B
52-Week High
$404.87
52-Week Low
$328.23
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Devices

$1,000 Invested in Stryker Corporation (SYK)

1 Year
$904
+-10%
3 Years
$1,248
+25%
5 Years
$1,483
+48%
10 Years
$3,548
+255%
Since IPO
$4,397,896
+439690%

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 $904 as of May 2026, representing a -9.6% 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 $1,248 as of May 2026, representing a +24.8% 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 $1,483 as of May 2026, representing a +48.3% 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 $3,548 as of May 2026, representing a +254.8% 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 $4,397,896 as of May 2026, representing a +439689.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.92%
Positive Months
320
58% of 552
Negative Months
225
41% of 552
Data Period
46+ years
552 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 (-0.2%)

Over the past 46+ years (552 months), Stryker Corporation (SYK) has averaged a monthly return of +1.92% with a median return of +1.50%. The stock had 320 positive months (58%) and 225 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 (-0.2%).

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 +22.03% with a median return of +22.57%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +17.91%. 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 4 years.

Avg Return
+22.03%
Best Year
1991 (+220.09%)
Worst Year
2008 (-45.99%)
Positive Years
37/46
Year Return Start End
2026 -5.37% $351.47 $332.59
2025 -1.48% $356.75 $351.47
2024 +21.34% $294.00 $356.75
2023 +23.80% $237.48 $294.00
2022 -7.42% $256.51 $237.48
2021 +10.22% $232.72 $256.51
2020 +18.17% $196.94 $232.72
2019 +35.33% $145.53 $196.94
2018 +2.43% $142.07 $145.53
2017 +30.84% $108.58 $142.07
2016 +30.69% $83.09 $108.58
2015 +0.01% $83.07 $83.09
2014 +27.41% $65.20 $83.07
2013 +39.29% $46.81 $65.20
2012 +12.11% $41.75 $46.81
2011 -6.12% $44.48 $41.75
2010 +7.90% $41.22 $44.48
2009 +26.71% $32.53 $41.22
2008 -45.99% $60.24 $32.53
2007 +36.17% $44.24 $60.24
2006 +24.53% $35.52 $44.24
2005 -7.69% $38.48 $35.52
2004 +13.73% $33.84 $38.48
2003 +26.87% $26.67 $33.84
2002 +15.20% $23.15 $26.67
2001 +15.58% $20.03 $23.15
2000 +45.56% $13.76 $20.03
1999 +26.68% $10.86 $13.76
1998 +47.91% $7.34 $10.86
1997 +25.06% $5.87 $7.34
1996 +13.90% $5.16 $5.87
1995 +42.92% $3.61 $5.16
1994 +30.15% $2.77 $3.61
1993 -27.75% $3.84 $2.77
1992 -21.73% $4.90 $3.84
1991 +220.09% $1.53 $4.90
1990 +26.26% $1.21 $1.53
1989 +83.33% $0.66 $1.21
1988 +15.71% $0.57 $0.66
1987 +9.38% $0.52 $0.57
1986 +33.33% $0.39 $0.52
1985 +46.94% $0.27 $0.39
1984 -11.71% $0.30 $0.27
1983 +26.86% $0.24 $0.30
1982 +35.31% $0.18 $0.24
1981 +1.04% $0.17 $0.18

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: 3/24/2026