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Stryker vs Boston Scientific: SYK and BSX compared
Stryker is the larger company: $6.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $5.1B for Boston Scientific (Q3 2026). Stryker is growing faster (+8% against +1% a year earlier). Boston Scientific is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.1% against 15.9%.
Where the money goes: SYK and BSX
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.
Boston Scientific (BSX) · Q3 2026
Boston Scientific, Q3 2026: revenue $5.1B (+1% year over year), operating margin 16.1%, net earnings $580M, operating cash flow $1.0B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Stryker (SYK) | Boston Scientific (BSX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $6.5B | $5.1B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | +1% |
| Gross margin | 65.2% | 66.7% |
| Operating margin | 15.9% | 16.1% |
| Net earnings | $753M | $580M |
| Net margin | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.5B | $1.0B |
| Free cash flow | $1.2B | $868M |
| Market value | $128.9B | $64.8B |
| P/E | 35.7× | 18.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $340.48 | $49.60 |
Where the revenue comes from
Stryker
- MedSurg and Neurotechnology:: $3.7B (56%)
- Orthopaedics:: $2.9B (44%)
Boston Scientific
- Interventional Cardiology & Vascular Therapies: $1.3B (25%)
- Electrophysiology: $816M (16%)
- Endoscopy: $741M (14%)
- Urology: $661M (13%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Stryker or Boston Scientific?
Stryker is the larger company: $6.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $5.1B for Boston Scientific (Q3 2026).
Is Stryker or Boston Scientific growing faster?
Stryker is growing faster (+8% against +1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Stryker or Boston Scientific?
Boston Scientific is more profitable, with an operating margin of 16.1% against 15.9%.
More: Stryker earnings · how Stryker makes money · Boston Scientific earnings · how Boston Scientific makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.