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Stryker vs Becton Dickinson: SYK and BDX compared
Stryker is the larger company: $6.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $5.0B for Becton Dickinson (Q3 FY26). Stryker is growing faster (+8% against +5% a year earlier). Stryker is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.9% against 13.3%.
Where the money goes: SYK and BDX
Stryker (SYK) · Q3 2026
Stryker, Q3 2026: revenue $6.5B (+8% year over year), operating margin 15.9%, net earnings $753M, operating cash flow $1.5B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Becton Dickinson (BDX) · Q3 FY26
Becton Dickinson, Q3 FY26: revenue $5.0B (+5% year over year), operating margin 13.3%, net earnings $377M, operating cash flow $776M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Stryker (SYK) | Becton Dickinson (BDX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $6.5B | $5.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | +5% |
| Gross margin | 65.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 15.9% | 13.3% |
| Net earnings | $753M | $377M |
| Net margin | 11.5% | 7.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.5B | $776M |
| Free cash flow | $1.2B | $633M |
| Market value | $128.9B | $58.8B |
| P/E | 35.7× | 34.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $340.48 | $195.57 |
Where the revenue comes from
Stryker
- MedSurg and Neurotechnology:: $3.7B (56%)
- Orthopaedics:: $2.9B (44%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Stryker or Becton Dickinson?
Stryker is the larger company: $6.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $5.0B for Becton Dickinson (Q3 FY26).
Is Stryker or Becton Dickinson growing faster?
Stryker is growing faster (+8% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Stryker or Becton Dickinson?
Stryker is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.9% against 13.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.