SYK · 8-K · 20261029PR000059

Operating Expense Trends

STRYKER CORP · 2026-10-29 · Importance 44 · Surprise 58

Third-quarter research, development and engineering expense increased 5.6% to $433 million, while selling, general and administrative expense increased 13.1% to $2.313 billion. Goodwill and other impairments rose to $293 million from $73 million, and total operating expenses increased 18.3% to $3.214 billion. Nine-month R&D expense increased 4.7% to $1.280 billion and SG&A increased 6.2% to $6.823 billion.

Key facts

• For the three months ended September 30, 2026, Stryker recorded $293 million of goodwill and other impairment expense. source