Stryker (NYSE: SYK) CEO Kevin Lobo granted 50,332 performance-based shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stryker Corp Chair and CEO Kevin Lobo received an equity award of 50,332 shares of Common Stock on March 9, 2026 as a grant/award acquisition. The award was earned upon achieving pre-set three-year adjusted diluted net earnings per share goals and sales performance goals, and the earned shares vest on March 21, 2026.

After this award, Lobo directly holds 247,271 shares of Stryker common stock and indirectly holds 721 shares through a 401(k) plan. A one‑share adjustment corrected a previously reported balance related to an earlier option exercise and associated tax withholding.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Lobo Kevin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1941 STRYKER WAY

(Street)

PORTAGE MI 49002

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STRYKER CORP [ SYK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chair and CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/09/2026		A(1)		50,332	A	$0	247,271(2)	D
Common Stock								721	I	By 401K

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Acquired upon the achievement of pre-established three-year adjusted diluted net earnings per share goals and sales performance goals. The earned shares vest on March 21, 2026.

2. The balance of shares reflects an adjustment of one share from the amount previously reported to correct the number of shares that were withheld to cover the option exercise cost and tax withholding that occurred on February 6, 2026.

Remarks:

	/s/ Austin Y. Ke, attorney-in-fact for Kevin A Lobo	03/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Stryker (SYK) CEO Kevin Lobo report in this Form 4 filing?

Kevin Lobo reported receiving an equity award of 50,332 shares of Stryker Common Stock as a grant. The award reflects performance against three-year earnings and sales goals and increases his direct ownership stake in the company.

How many Stryker (SYK) shares does Kevin Lobo hold after this transaction?

After the award, Kevin Lobo directly holds 247,271 Stryker shares and indirectly holds 721 shares through a 401(k) plan. These figures show his total reported equity position following the March 9, 2026 grant.

What performance goals were tied to Kevin Lobo’s new Stryker (SYK) share award?

The 50,332-share award was earned based on pre-established three-year adjusted diluted net earnings per share goals and sales performance goals. This links Lobo’s compensation to Stryker’s multi-year profitability and revenue achievements.

When do Kevin Lobo’s newly awarded Stryker (SYK) shares vest?

The earned 50,332 Stryker shares from Kevin Lobo’s performance-based award vest on March 21, 2026. Vesting means he fully earns the shares at that date, assuming all award conditions remain satisfied.

Was there any correction or adjustment noted in Kevin Lobo’s Stryker (SYK) holdings?

Yes. The filing notes a one-share adjustment to correct the previously reported number of shares withheld for option exercise cost and tax withholding from a February 6, 2026 transaction, updating his reported balance by a single share.