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Stryker designs, manufactures, and markets an array of medical equipment, instruments, consumable supplies, and implantable devices. The product portfolio includes hip and knee replacements, extremities, endoscopy systems, operating room equipment, embolic coils, hospital beds and gurneys, and orthopedic robotics. Stryker remains one of the three largest competitors in reconstructive orthopedic implants and holds the leadership position in operating room equipment. Roughly one fourth of Stryker's total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.

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Ronda E Stryker, Director at Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>), executed a substantial insider sell on May 8, according to an SEC filing.
What Happened: Stryker's decision to sell 200,000 shares of Stryker was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000310764/000031076425000076//Archives/edgar/data/310764/000031076425000076/0000310764-25-000076-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value of the sale is $75,391,847.
At Friday morning, Stryker shares are down by 0.0%, trading at $382.46.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Stryker</h3>
Stryker designs, manufactures, and markets an array of medical equipment, instruments, consumable supplies, and implantable devices. The product portfolio includes hip and knee replacements, extremities, endoscopy systems, operating room equipment, embolic coils, hospital beds and gurneys, and orthopedic robotics. Stryker remains one of the three largest competitors in reconstructive orthopedic implants and holds the leadership position in operating room equipment. Roughly one fourth of Stryker's total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.
<h3>Key Indicators: Stryker's Financial Health</h3>
Revenue Growth: Stryker's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 11.88%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Exploring Profitability:
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Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 63.83%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Stryker's EPS is notably higher than the industry average. The company achieved a positive bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 1.71.
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Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.8, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
Valuation Overview:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The P/E ratio of 51.68 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for Stryker's stock.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 6.36 as compared to the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 28.54, Stryker's EV/EBITDA ratio reflects a below-par valuation compared to industry averages signalling undervaluation
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
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<h3>Understanding the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
In legal terms, an "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner of more than ten percent of a company's equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This can include executives in the c-suite and large hedge funds. These insiders are required to let the public know of their transactions via a Form 4 filing, which must be filed within two business days of the transaction.
When a company insider makes a new purchase, that is an indication that they expect the stock to rise.
Insider sells, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean that the seller thinks the stock will go down. 
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">Investors</a> prefer focusing on transactions that take place in the open market, indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A indicates grant, award or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Ronda E Stryker Takes Money Off The Table, Sells $75.39M In Stryker Stock

Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.9% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.23%. Currently, Stryker has a market capitalization of $146.59 billion. 
Buying $100 In SYK: If an investor had bought $100 of SYK stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $407.02 today based on a price of $384.06 for SYK at the time of writing.
<h3>Stryker's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746653424_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Stryker 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/05/05/final-trades-rockwell-automation-alerian-mlp-lockheed-martin-and-stryker.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Brian Belski, chief investment strategist at BMO Capital Markets, named Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROK/earnings">his final trade</a>.
On the earnings front, Rockwell Automation will report its second quarter fiscal 2025 results on Wednesday, May 7, before the opening bell. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $2.12 per share, down from $2.5 per share in the year-ago period. Rockwell Automation projects quarterly revenue of $1.97 billion for the quarter, compared to $2.13 billion a year earlier.
Anastasia Amoroso, chief investment strategist at iCapital, picked Alerian MLP ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMLP#NYSE">AMLP</a>) as her final trade.
Alerian MLP, on Feb. 11, declared a first-quarter distribution of $0.97.
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Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners named Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>).
Supporting his view, Lockheed Martin posted better-than-expected results for the first quarter on April 22. The company reported a  4% year-over-year increase in net sales to $18.0 billion, beating the consensus of $17.8 billion. It clocked a GAAP EPS of $7.28, beating the consensus of $6.32.
Joseph M. Terranova, senior managing director for Virtus Investment Partners, picked Stryker Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) as his final trade.
Lending support to his choice, Stryker reported quarterly earnings of $2.84 per share on May 1, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.70 per share. The company also reported quarterly sales of $5.87 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $5.70 billion.
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<li>Stryker shares rose 0.8% to settle at $381.36.</li>
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Truist Securities analyst Richard Newitter maintains Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $390 to $400.

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Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Stryker, Raises Price Target to $400

Ratings for Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) were provided by 5 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
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<td align="right">3</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
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<td align="right">1</td>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $436.2, a high estimate of $456.00, and a low estimate of $390.00. This current average has increased by 4.79% from the previous average price target of $416.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746453638_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Stryker among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Jason Wittes</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$456.00</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
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<td>Vijay Kumar</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
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<td>Mike Matson</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$442.00</td>
<td>$442.00</td>
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<td>Joanne Wuensch</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
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<td>Matt Miksic</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$443.00</td>
<td>$418.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Stryker. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Stryker compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Stryker's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
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Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Stryker's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Stryker's Background</h2>
Stryker designs, manufactures, and markets an array of medical equipment, instruments, consumable supplies, and implantable devices. The product portfolio includes hip and knee replacements, extremities, endoscopy systems, operating room equipment, embolic coils, hospital beds and gurneys, and orthopedic robotics. Stryker remains one of the three largest competitors in reconstructive orthopedic implants and holds the leadership position in operating room equipment. Roughly one fourth of Stryker's total revenue currently comes from outside the United States.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Stryker's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Stryker's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -8.86%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Stryker's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 11.15%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Stryker's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.15%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Stryker's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.47% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Stryker's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.69, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Demystifying Stryker: Insights From 5 Analyst Reviews

JMP Securities analyst David Turkaly reiterates Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) from Market Perform to Market Perform.

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JMP Securities Reiterates Market Perform on Strykerto Market Perform

Roth MKM analyst Jason Wittes maintains Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $405 to $456.

Roth MKM Maintains Buy on Stryker, Raises Price Target to $456

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SYK stock has given up its prior loss. Stryker shares were trading lower after the company cut its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance and Evercore ISI group lowered its price target on the stock from $400 to $390.

Stryker shares are trading lower after the company cut its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance and Evercore ISI group lowered its price target on the stock from $400 to $390.

Evercore ISI Group analyst Vijay Kumar maintains Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $400 to $390.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Stryker, Lowers Price Target to $390

Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.61% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.99%. Currently, Stryker has a market capitalization of $142.75 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SYK: If an investor had bought $1000 of SYK stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $4,025.73 today based on a price of $373.99 for SYK at the time of writing.
<h3>Stryker's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746130529_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Stryker 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) lowers FY2025 Adj EPS guidance from $13.45-$13.70 to $13.20-$13.45 vs $13.35 analyst estimate..

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Stryker Lowers FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $13.45-$13.70 to $13.20-$13.45 vs $13.35 Est

Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.84 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.70 by 5.19 percent. This is a 13.6 percent increase over earnings of $2.50 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.87 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.70 billion by 2.85 percent. This is a 11.88 percent increase over sales of $5.24 billion the same period last year.

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
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<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$445.00</td>
<td>$119.4K</td>
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<td>SWEEP</td>
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<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
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<td>06/20/25</td>
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<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$700.00</td>
<td>$76.8K</td>
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• Regarding CRL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 58 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.3K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 866 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 366 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding THC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THC#NYSE">THC</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.0K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 332 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 193 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VSTM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTM#NASDAQ">VSTM</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 151 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 5217 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 152 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ISRG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 87 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $445.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $119.4K, with a price of $5972.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 98 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PTCT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTCT#NASDAQ">PTCT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 241 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $49.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.5K, with a price of $1110.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 150 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 137 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JNJ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 59 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 12 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $2270.0 per contract. There were 1737 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LLY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 115 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $700.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $76.8K, with a price of $15360.0 per contract. There were 53 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TMO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMO#NYSE">TMO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 150 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 4 contract(s) at a $530.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.0K, with a price of $10250.0 per contract. There were 119 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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April 18, 2025 records indicate that Representative Thomas Kean filed a purchase of Illumina (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>), valued between $3,003 and $45,000. According to the April filing, the transaction occurred on April 18, 2025.
Currently, Illumina shares are trading down 0.23% at $71.03.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
In the last three years, Thomas Kean completed 79 stock transactions totaling more than $345 thousand. Aon and Johnson &amp; Johnson stocks were among the largest trades. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
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<li>Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase</li>
<li>Illumina (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>nVent Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVT#NYSE">NVT</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
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Here's a summary of Thomas Kean's recent trades:
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<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
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<td>Illumina</td>
<td>ILMN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-01</td>
</tr>
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<td>nVent Electric</td>
<td>NVT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-01</td>
</tr>
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<td>nVent Electric</td>
<td>NVT</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-07</td>
</tr>
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<td>Amazon.com</td>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-02-26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stryker</td>
<td>SYK</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S (Partial)</td>
<td>2025-02-26</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
To keep an eye on Thomas Kean's trades and other government stock activity, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/thomas-kean">real-time tracking tool</a>!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>Why Congressional Transactions Matter</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Three <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">healthcare-themed ETFs</a> were in sharp spotlight Thursday as the sector got through a wild trading day, fueled by UnitedHealth&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) earnings disappointment and steep stock decline. While insurers weighed down on broad healthcare gauges, a drugmakers rally, led by Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), limited the damage.
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ETFs In Spotlight
Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)
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1-Day Return (Thursday): -0.6%
Top holdings of this fund are Eli Lilly, UnitedHealth, Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>). UnitedHealth dropped 2.4%, spooking XLV early in the session. The ETF trimmed losses, however, as Eli Lilly rallied 14.3% on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/04/44878381/eli-lilly-rallies-over-14-notches-best-day-since-june-2000-on-oral-weight-loss-drug-results-analysts-react">good weight-loss pill trial news</a>, calling out the group&#8217;s internal divergency. Barring Thursday&#8217;s turmoil, though, XLV is off just 1.5% for the year so far and commands a 17x forward-earnings multiple—below its five-year history and the large-cap S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 20x multiple, according to Barron&#8217;s.
iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHE#NYSE">IHE</a>)
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<li></li>
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1-Day Performance: +4.6%
IHE surged as investors rotated into large-cap pharma stocks, bolstered by Eli Lilly's rally. The gains came despite a nearly 8% drop in Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), Lilly's rival in the GLP-1 space.
SPDR S&amp;P Pharmaceuticals ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPH#NYSE">XPH</a>)
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<li></li>
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1-Day Performance: +2.15%
XPH tracked gains across a broader basket of pharmaceutical names, benefiting from bullish sentiment on drugmakers following Lilly's breakthrough.
Market Context: A Sector Of Contrasts
UnitedHealth&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/25/04/44869920/unitedhealth-ceo-says-high-cost-of-us-health-care-simply-not-sustainable">poor earnings and soft guidance</a> spooked healthcare investors, highlighting how exposed insurers are to firm-specific disappointments and policy-level risks. The 22% decline in the stock not only heavily burdened XLV—where it is the second-largest position—but pulled down peers CVS Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>), and Elevance Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELV#NYSE">ELV</a>) too.
However, the overall message of the day was one of subtlety and not panic. Eli Lilly&#8217;s explosion proved the influence of innovation in developing market-driving catalysts within the health-care sector. It provided the stimulus that helped neutralize weakness within managed care and indicated how investors in ETFs are able to still uncover segments of strength despite sector-wide selloffs.
At the same time, Johnson &amp; Johnson kept its steady pace going with the help of strong earnings.
Device and medical equipment manufacturers like Medtronic (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDT#NYSE">MDT</a>), Zimmer Biomet (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBH#NYSE">ZBH</a>), and Stryker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) are also attracting investor attention as Wall Street is wagering on secular demand from the aging population.
Takeaway
The health care industry remains far from monolithic. Thursday&#8217;s ETF action underscored the increasing divide between pressured insurers and pharma names benefiting from innovation tailwinds. For investors in ETFs, the message is simple: thematic selectivity is key. Though political headlines and earnings fluctuations might continue to shock portions of the industry, solid fundamentals within pharma and medtech imply there&#8217;s still ample healthy opportunity to go around.
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Stryker's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.45% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.31 million shares sold short, which is 1.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.24 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Stryker Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744221647_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Stryker has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Stryker's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Stryker's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.53%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro, on March 20, maintained NextEra Energy with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $95 to $97, supporting this view.
Cramer said BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) is a &#8220;true buy and homework&#8221; stock. &#8220;I am betting on Larry Fink [CEO of BlackRock],&#8221; he added.
BlackRock has further increased its investment in Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), the company that&#8217;s primarily known for its large Bitcoin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTC#NASDAQ">BTC</a>) reserves. A disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Feb. 6 shows that BlackRock&#8217;s investment portfolio now includes approximately 11.26 million shares. This move brings BlackRock&#8217;s total ownership in Strategy to 5%.
Stryker Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) is a &#8220;good&#8221; company, Cramer said.
On Wednesday, Stryker announced its intention to nominate Manny Maceda to the board of directors. Needham analyst Mike Matson reiterated a Buy rating on Stryker and maintained a $442 price target on March 21.
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<li>NextEra Energy shares gained 1.7% to settle at $69.73 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>BlackRock shares fell 0.5% to close at $968.24 during the session.</li>
<li>Stryker shares fell 1.4% to settle at $367.77 on Wednesday.</li>
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