Stryker reported a solid third quarter in 2021 with net sales increasing by 11.3% compared to 2020 and 16.0% compared to 2019, reaching $4.2 billion. The company saw growth in MedSurg and NeuroTech businesses, although U.S. implant related businesses were impacted by deferred procedures due to a resurgence of COVID-19. Reported EPS decreased by 30.1% to $1.14, while adjusted EPS increased by 2.8% to $2.20.
Reported net sales increased 11.3% from 2020 and 16.0% from 2019, reaching $4.2 billion.
Organic net sales increased 4.5% from 2020 and 8.4% from 2019.
Reported EPS decreased 30.1% to $1.14.
Adjusted EPS increased 2.8% to $2.20.
Stryker expects 2021 organic net sales growth to be in the range of 7% to 8% from 2019. Adjusted net earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $9.08 to $9.15, including the full year impact of the acquisition of Wright Medical. EPS will be positively impacted by approximately $0.05 to $0.10 for the full year if foreign currency exchange rates hold near current levels.