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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Stryker Corporation presented impressive financial results during their recent earnings call, driven by a robust demand for both procedures and capital, strong pipeline production, and the easing of macro constraints.</li><li>The company exceeded $20 billion in sales, marking another high-growth year, and reported over 11% sales growth in Q4 and for the full year.</li><li>Margin recovery continued as well, with a 13% compared to the full year of 2022, due to strong sales.</li></ul>

Stryker Corporation presented impressive financial results during their recent earnings call, driven by a robust demand for both procedures and capital, strong pipeline production, and the easing of macro constraints.The company exceeded $20 billion in sales, marking another high-growth year, and reported over 11% sales growth in Q4 and for the full year.Margin recovery continued as well, with a 13% compared to the full year of 2022, due to strong sales.

Stryker Corporation: Growing Adoption of Robotic Systems & Improving Ortho Market Outlook Are Green Signals! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Stryker Corporation delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, experiencing robust organic sales growth at 9.2%.</li><li>Endoscopy also achieved a US organic sales growth of 10.6%, driven by communications and sustainability businesses, while Neurovascular and Neuro Cranial showcased solid performances.</li><li>Considering strong performance, a robust backlog for capital equipment, and positive procedure trends, Stryker's team expects full-year 2023 organic sales growth from 10% to 10.5%.</li></ul>

Stryker Corporation delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, experiencing robust organic sales growth at 9.2%.Endoscopy also achieved a US organic sales growth of 10.6%, driven by communications and sustainability businesses, while Neurovascular and Neuro Cranial showcased solid performances.Considering strong performance, a robust backlog for capital equipment, and positive procedure trends, Stryker's team expects full-year 2023 organic sales growth from 10% to 10.5%.

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<ul><li>Stryker Corporation delivered a strong result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, marked by robust organic sales growth of 11.9%.</li><li>US and international organic sales demonstrated strong momentum despite a slight unfavorable impact from foreign currency exchange.</li><li>Lastly, the company expects organic sales growth for the entire year and adjusted EPS, highlighting its strong performance and positive outlook.</li></ul>

Stryker Corporation delivered a strong result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, marked by robust organic sales growth of 11.9%.US and international organic sales demonstrated strong momentum despite a slight unfavorable impact from foreign currency exchange.Lastly, the company expects organic sales growth for the entire year and adjusted EPS, highlighting its strong performance and positive outlook.

Stryker Corporation: A Health Giant Flexing its Muscles in MedSurg and Neurotech! - Major Drivers

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/medtronic-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14982:1" rel="noopener">Medtronic Plc (MDT US)</a> reported Q2FY24 revenue of $8B, representing 5% organic growth, topping guidance of 4.0–4.5%. Cardiovascular, neuroscience, and medical surgical grew mid-single-digit with diabetes accelerating to high-single-digit.</li>
<li>The company now expects FY24 organic revenue growth of 4.75% versus the prior 4.5%. Medtronic raised FY24 adjusted EPS guidance to $5.13–5.19 from $5.08–5.16 earlier.</li>
<li>In November, the company has received FDA approval for innovative renal denervation device for the treatment of hypertension, which should open a multi-billion-dollar market opportunity.</li>
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Medtronic Plc (MDT US) reported Q2FY24 revenue of $8B, representing 5% organic growth, topping guidance of 4.0–4.5%. Cardiovascular, neuroscience, and medical surgical grew mid-single-digit with diabetes accelerating to high-single-digit.
The company now expects FY24 organic revenue growth of 4.75% versus the prior 4.5%. Medtronic raised FY24 adjusted EPS guidance to $5.13–5.19 from $5.08–5.16 earlier.
In November, the company has received FDA approval for innovative renal denervation device for the treatment of hypertension, which should open a multi-billion-dollar market opportunity.


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Equity Long-Short Analyst

Pyari Menon

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Recently a note on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shockwave-medical-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28730:1" rel="noopener">Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US)</a> was published on SK. Being a potential game changer, we analyzed technical publications to see how well the company is positioned</li>
<li>Currently, Shockwave Medical is likely the only player in the intravascular lithotripsy market. As the intravascular device deals with calcified lesions, its primary competition is from the atherectomy market </li>
<li>Despite being a recent company with a new technology it ranks third in innovating in the area of - removing/modifying obstructions, calculi and pre-procedure preparation for intravascular intervention.</li>
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Recently a note on Shockwave Medical Inc (SWAV US) was published on SK. Being a potential game changer, we analyzed technical publications to see how well the company is positioned
Currently, Shockwave Medical is likely the only player in the intravascular lithotripsy market. As the intravascular device deals with calcified lesions, its primary competition is from the atherectomy market 
Despite being a recent company with a new technology it ranks third in innovating in the area of - removing/modifying obstructions, calculi and pre-procedure preparation for intravascular intervention.


Datamining Tech Publications to Assess Shockwave's Paradigm Shift Solution In Vascular Interventions

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Stryker Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty surgical and medical products.  The Company's products include implants, biologics; surgical, neurologic, ear, nose & throat and interventional pain equipment; endoscopic, surgical navigation, communications and digital imaging systems; as well as patient handling and emergency medical equipment.

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Stryker Corp (SYK US)

Stryker Corporation: Growing Adoption of Robotic Systems & Improving Ortho Market Outlook Are Green Signals! - Major Drivers

Stryker Corporation presented impressive financial results during their recent earnings call, driven by a robust demand for both procedures and...

Baptista Research

Stryker Corporation: How Strategic Acquisitions Propel Market Success! - Major Drivers

Stryker Corporation delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, experiencing robust organic sales growth at...

Baptista Research

Stryker Corporation: A Health Giant Flexing its Muscles in MedSurg and Neurotech! - Major Drivers

Stryker Corporation delivered a strong result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, marked by robust organic sales growth of...

Baptista Research

Medtronic (MDT US): Beat-And-Raise Q2; Weight Loss Drugs Not to Impact Growth; New Device Approval

Medtronic reported Q2FY24 organic revenue growth of 5%. The company raised FY24 organic revenue growth and EPS guidance. FDA approval for a new...

Tina Banerjee

Datamining Tech Publications to Assess Shockwave's Paradigm Shift Solution In Vascular Interventions

Shockwave’s intravascular lithotripsy product could become a game changer in dealing with coronary calcium and may offer a more effective solution...

Pyari Menon

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Stryker Corporation: Growing Adoption of Robotic Systems & Improving Ortho Market Outlook Are Green Signals! - Major Drivers

Stryker Corporation presented impressive financial results during their recent earnings call, driven by a robust demand for both procedures and...

Baptista Research

Stryker Corporation: How Strategic Acquisitions Propel Market Success! - Major Drivers

Stryker Corporation delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, experiencing robust organic sales growth at...

Baptista Research

Stryker Corporation: A Health Giant Flexing its Muscles in MedSurg and Neurotech! - Major Drivers

Stryker Corporation delivered a strong result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter, marked by robust organic sales growth of...

Baptista Research

Medtronic (MDT US): Beat-And-Raise Q2; Weight Loss Drugs Not to Impact Growth; New Device Approval

​Medtronic reported Q2FY24 organic revenue growth of 5%. The company raised FY24 organic revenue growth and EPS guidance. FDA approval for a new...

Tina Banerjee

Datamining Tech Publications to Assess Shockwave's Paradigm Shift Solution In Vascular Interventions

Shockwave’s intravascular lithotripsy product could become a game changer in dealing with coronary calcium and may offer a more effective solution...

Pyari Menon

Medtronic reported Q2FY24 organic revenue growth of 5%. The company raised FY24 organic revenue growth and EPS guidance. FDA approval for a new...