{"url_path":"/sec/syk/8-k/2026-05-20/cover-page","section_key":"cover-page","section_title":"Cover Page","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310764/0001193125-26-232643-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-232643","cik":"0000310764","ticker":"SYK","issuer_name":"STRYKER CORP","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/310764/0001193125-26-232643-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000310764","primary_entity_name":"STRYKER CORP"},"word_count":401,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"8-K\n\nSTRYKER CORP false 0000310764 0000310764 2026-05-15 2026-05-15 0000310764 us-gaap:CommonStockMember 2026-05-15 2026-05-15 0000310764 syk:M2.125NotesDue20272Member 2026-05-15 2026-05-15 0000310764 syk:SeniorUnsecuredNotes0.250Due2024Member 2026-05-15 2026-05-15 0000310764 syk:M0.750NotesDue20291Member 2026-05-15 2026-05-15 0000310764 syk:SeniorUnsecuredNotes3.375Due2028Member 2026-05-15 2026-05-15 0000310764 syk:SeniorUnsecuredNotes0.750Due2029Member 2026-05-15 2026-05-15 0000310764 syk:SeniorUnsecuredNotes2.625Due2030Member 2026-05-15 2026-05-15 0000310764 syk:SeniorUnsecuredNotes1.000Due2031Member 2026-05-15 2026-05-15\n\n \n\n \n\nUNITED STATES\n\nSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION\n\nWASHINGTON, D.C. 20549\n\n \n\n \n\nFORM 8-K\n\n \n\n \n\nCURRENT REPORT\n\nPursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)\n\nof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934\n\nDate of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 15, 2026\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nStryker Corporation\n\n(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nMichigan\n \n001-13149\n \n38-1239739\n\n(State or Other Jurisdiction\nof Incorporation)\n \n\n(Commission\n\nFile Number)\n\n \n(IRS Employer\nIdentification No.)\n\n \n\n1941 Stryker Way\n \n\nPortage, Michigan\n \n49002\n\n(Address of Principal Executive Offices)\n \n(Zip Code)\n\nRegistrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (269) 385-2600\n\n(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)\n\n \n\n \n\nCheck the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:\n\n \n\n☐\n\nWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)\n\n \n\n☐\n\nSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)\n\n \n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))\n\n \n\n☐\n\nPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))\n\nSecurities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:\n\n \n\nTitle of each class\n\n \n\nTrading\nSymbol(s)\n\n \n\nName of each exchange\n\non which registered\n\nCommon Stock, $.10 Par Value\n \nSYK\n \nNew York Stock Exchange\n\n2.125% Notes due 2027\n \nSYK27\n \nNew York Stock Exchange\n\n3.375% Notes due 2028\n \nSYK28\n \nNew York Stock Exchange\n\n0.750% Notes due 2029\n \nSYK29\n \nNew York Stock Exchange\n\n2.625% Notes due 2030\n \nSYK30\n \nNew York Stock Exchange\n\n1.000% Notes due 2031\n \nSYK31\n \nNew York Stock Exchange\n\n3.375% Notes due 2032\n \nSYK32\n \nNew York Stock Exchange\n\n3.625% Notes due 2036\n \nSYK36\n \nNew York Stock Exchange\n\nIndicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).\n\nEmerging growth company ☐\n\nIf an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐"}