SYK · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Other Income (Expense), Net

STRYKER CORP · 2026-10-30 · Importance 51 · Surprise 64

Other income increased to $106 million in the third quarter of 2026 from $51 million a year earlier, a 107.8% increase.,Nine-month other income rose to $214 million from $177 million, a 20.9% increase.,The increases in both periods were primarily due to income from intellectual-property licensing in 2026.

Key facts

• Higher other income in the three and nine months was primarily due to income from intellectual property licensing in the period. source
• Interest expense was $143 million in the three months and $432 million in the nine months, compared with $157 million and $453 million, respectively. source
• Other income was $106 million in the three months and $214 million in the nine months, compared with $51 million and $177 million, respectively. source
• Interest expense declined in both the three- and nine-month periods due to lower outstanding debt and credit facilities, partially offset by higher average interest rates. source