SYK · 8-K · 20261029PR000059
Capital Return Program
STRYKER CORP · 2026-10-29 · Importance 46 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Stryker repurchased $1.0 billion of common stock in the third quarter of 2026. In October 2026, the board approved a $3.0 billion increase to the existing share repurchase program. The company paid $1.012 billion in dividends during the first nine months of 2026, compared with $963 million in the prior-year period.
Key facts
- In October 2026, Stryker's Board approved a $3.0 billion increase to its existing share repurchase program. source
- Stryker repurchased $1.0 billion of common stock in Q3 2026. source
- For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, Stryker paid $1,012 million in dividends. source
- For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, Stryker repurchased $1,000 million of common stock. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | committed | -2.7% | In October 2026, Stryker's Board approved a $3.0 billion increase to its existing share repurchase program. |