Stryker reports first quarter 2025 operating results

Core Insights - Stryker reported a consolidated net sales of $5.9 billion for Q1 2025, reflecting an increase of 11.9% compared to the previous year, with a constant currency growth of 12.8% [2][13] - The company achieved organic net sales growth of 10.1%, driven by a 9.4% increase in unit volume and a 0.7% increase in prices [2][13] - Adjusted net earnings increased by 14.0% to $1.1 billion, with adjusted earnings per diluted share rising by 13.6% to $2.84 [4][13] Sales Performance - MedSurg and Neurotechnology segment net sales reached $3.5 billion, up 13.4% year-over-year, with organic growth of 10.7% [2][3] - Orthopaedics segment net sales were $2.4 billion, reflecting a 9.7% increase, with organic growth of 9.3% [3][21] - The U.S. market contributed $4.44 billion in sales, a 13.4% increase, while international sales grew by 7.3% to $1.426 billion [22] Earnings Analysis - Reported net earnings decreased by 17.0% to $654 million, with diluted earnings per share falling by 17.6% to $1.69 [4][13] - The reported gross profit margin was 63.8%, while the adjusted gross profit margin improved to 65.5% [4][13] - Operating income margin was reported at 14.3%, with an adjusted operating income margin of 22.9%, an increase of 100 basis points [4][13] 2025 Outlook - The company raised its full-year 2025 organic net sales growth guidance to a range of 8.5% to 9.5%, reflecting strong demand for capital products [5][6] - Adjusted net earnings per diluted share guidance is now projected to be between $13.20 and $13.45, inclusive of dilution from the Inari Medical acquisition [6][5]