SYK
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Stryker Corporation (SYK) closed at $294.73 as of 2026-05-01, trading 6.7% below its 200-week moving average of $315.98. This places SYK in the deep value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 3.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 34, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.7x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.75 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, SYK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times. On average, these episodes lasted 8 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SYK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +41.8%.
With a market cap of $112.9 billion, SYK is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.5%. Return on equity stands at 15.2%, a solid level. The stock trades at 5.0x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SYK would have grown to $8372, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.2% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming SYK as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 28.1% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SYK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SYK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying SYK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +32.9% after 12 months (median +37.0%), compared to +17.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 93% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +60.3% vs +40.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SYK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SYK has crossed below its 200-week MA 22 times with an average 1-year return of +41.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1981 | Aug 1981 | 2 | 1.7% | +32.2% | +227629.4% |
| Sep 1981 | Sep 1981 | 1 | 3.1% | +68.8% | +230859.7% |
| Jun 1984 | Jun 1984 | 2 | 5.4% | +66.7% | +139067.9% |
| Jul 1984 | Jul 1984 | 1 | 3.2% | +70.0% | +135588.4% |
| Oct 1984 | Oct 1984 | 4 | 2.1% | +42.8% | +130684.3% |
| Nov 1987 | Dec 1987 | 1 | 7.3% | +51.9% | +69483.8% |
| Mar 1993 | Apr 1993 | 4 | 5.2% | +32.3% | +13075.1% |
| Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 | 2 | 5.4% | +26.2% | +13003.4% |
| Nov 1993 | Dec 1993 | 1 | 8.5% | +53.2% | +12457.5% |
| Mar 1994 | Jun 1994 | 10 | 9.7% | +66.4% | +10852.6% |
| Jun 1994 | Jul 1994 | 2 | 12.7% | +68.1% | +11947.9% |
| Jun 2006 | Jul 2006 | 3 | 1.6% | +50.4% | +777.8% |
| Oct 2008 | Jan 2010 | 65 | 42.4% | -10.1% | +617.1% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 5 | 5.1% | +11.5% | +595.5% |
| May 2010 | Jan 2011 | 35 | 19.3% | +11.7% | +565.5% |
| Aug 2011 | Jan 2012 | 22 | 16.5% | +7.1% | +608.7% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 12.4% | +67.1% | +126.0% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 6 | 9.2% | +53.6% | +58.3% |
| Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | 2 | 5.4% | +35.9% | +47.9% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 6.5% | +39.5% | +48.0% |
| Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | 1 | 2.9% | +32.4% | +44.7% |
| Apr 2026 | Ongoing | 1+ | 6.7% | Ongoing | N/A |
| Average | 8 | — | +41.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SYK below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Stryker Corporation (SYK) is trading 6.7% below its 200-week moving average of $315.98. The current price is $294.73.
What is SYK's 200-week moving average price?
Stryker Corporation's 200-week moving average is $315.98 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SYK drops below its 200-week moving average?
SYK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +41.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 8 weeks on average.
Is SYK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SYK as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 34. Free cash flow yield is 4.5%. Return on equity is 15.2%. Price-to-book is 5.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SYK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in SYK would have grown to $8372, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 14.2% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. SYK has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SYK pay a dividend?
Yes. Stryker Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 119.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01