SYK monthly performance report
View SYK's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
SYK monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Stryker Corporation (SYK) closed September 2026 at $275.12, down 15.03% for the month and −27.19% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, SYK is −21.72%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −18.07% versus its 200-day moving average ($335.78), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, SYK has underperformed the S&P 500 by −77.87%, with a relative strength index reading of 54.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Stryker Corporation ended September 2026 at $275.12, posting a monthly return of −15.03%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −14.34%.
The current quarter stands at −12.62% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −18.07% versus the 200-day moving average ($335.78).
Year-to-date, SYK is −21.72% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −33.42%. The stock is currently −29.91% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −33.09%.
| Period | SYK | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.79% | −0.12% | −1.67% |
| 1 Week | −0.16% | −0.34% | +0.18% |
| 1 Month | −15.03% | −0.70% | −14.34% |
| 3 Months | −10.66% | +2.80% | −13.46% |
| 6 Months | −18.41% | +13.85% | −32.26% |
| YTD | −21.72% | +11.70% | −33.42% |
| 12 Months | −27.19% | +15.01% | −42.20% |
| 3 Years | −6.17% | +71.69% | −77.87% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jan 2024 | +12.03% |
| #2 | Aug 2024 | +10.07% |
| #3 | Nov 2024 | +10.07% |
| #4 | Nov 2023 | +9.66% |
| #5 | Jan 2025 | +8.68% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | −15.19% |
| #2 | Sep 2026 | −15.03% |
| #3 | Dec 2024 | −8.19% |
| #4 | Jul 2023 | −7.11% |
| #5 | Apr 2024 | −5.97% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +6.28% |
| Q3 2025 | −6.56% |
| Q4 2025 | −4.92% |
| Q1 2026 | −6.51% |
| Q2 2026 | −4.18% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −12.62% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +22.48% |
| 2024 | +20.23% |
| 2025 | −2.38% |
| 2026 | −21.72% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $392.55 (2025-10-22) |
| 52-Week Low | $267.00 (2026-09-11) |
| Current Price | $275.12 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $335.78 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −18.07% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −33.09% (2026-09-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −29.91% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 54.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −77.87% |
| RS Peak | 106 (Feb 2024) |
| RS Trough | 53.9 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was SYK's return for this report period?
SYK returned −15.03% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has SYK outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD SYK: −21.72% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is SYK's 12-month return?
−27.19% over the trailing 12 months.
Is SYK above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −18.07% versus 200DMA ($335.78).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−33.09% on 2026-09-10.