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Stryker Q3 Misses; 2026 Guidance Updated; Shares Fall Pre-Market

Oct 30, 2026, 7:07 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Q3 results miss consensus on revenue and EPS; pre-market -10% move implies price sensitivity to quarterly cadence. Guidance remains positive for 2026/27, but the market focused on near-term miss and target revisions from analysts, which historically weigh on multiples until beat-through catalysts emerge.

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Stryker posted a Q3 revenue of $6.52B and adjusted EPS of $3.52, both below estimates. Organic net sales grew 7.7% YoY, and the company updated its 2026 guidance to 6.5–7.0% organic growth and $14.80–$14.90 in adjusted EPS. The weaker quarter triggered a roughly 10% pre-market drop, though management remains confident about Q4 and momentum into 2027.

  • Q3 revenue $6.52B, below consensus $6.61B (miss by 1.4%). Net sales up 7.7% YoY.
  • Adjusted EPS $3.52 vs $3.55 est (miss by 0.85%).
  • 2026 guidance updated: organic growth 6.5–7.0%; adjusted EPS $14.80–$14.90.
  • Shares fell 10.4% pre-market to $278.91.

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