Terry Smith's SYK Position Overview
Terry Smith (via Fundsmith Llp) currently holds 3.69 M shares of Stryker Corporation (SYK) worth $1.3 B, representing 7.57% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Terry Smith has maintained a long-term strategic position in SYK, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 812,518 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2022, reducing 1.41 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Terry Smith's Stryker Corporation (SYK) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Stryker Corporation (SYK) Trades by Terry Smith
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -903,782 | Reduce 19.68% | 3.69 M | $351.47 |
| Q3 2025 | -85,714 | Reduce 1.83% | 4.59 M | $369.67 |
| Q2 2025 | -392,180 | Reduce 7.74% | 4.68 M | $395.63 |
| Q1 2025 | -264,790 | Reduce 4.96% | 5.07 M | $372.25 |
| Q4 2024 | -2,844 | Reduce 0.05% | 5.33 M | $360.05 |
| Q3 2024 | -19,443 | Reduce 0.36% | 5.34 M | $361.26 |
| Q2 2024 | -122,802 | Reduce 2.24% | 5.36 M | $340.25 |
| Q1 2024 | -33,560 | Reduce 0.61% | 5.48 M | $357.87 |
| Q4 2023 | -6,177 | Reduce 0.11% | 5.51 M | $299.46 |
| Q3 2023 | +7,158 | Add 0.13% | 5.52 M | $273.27 |
| Q2 2023 | +13,332 | Add 0.24% | 5.51 M | $305.09 |
| Q1 2023 | -108,728 | Reduce 1.94% | 5.5 M | $285.47 |
| Q4 2022 | -21,528 | Reduce 0.38% | 5.61 M | $244.49 |
| Q3 2022 | -421,279 | Reduce 6.96% | 5.63 M | $202.54 |
| Q2 2022 | +203,677 | Add 3.48% | 6.05 M | $198.93 |
| Q1 2022 | -1.41 M | Reduce 19.39% | 5.85 M | $267.35 |
| Q4 2021 | +237,196 | Add 3.38% | 7.25 M | $267.42 |
| Q3 2021 | +1,369 | Add 0.02% | 7.02 M | $263.72 |
| Q2 2021 | +7,637 | Add 0.11% | 7.01 M | $259.73 |
| Q1 2021 | +371,593 | Add 5.60% | 7.01 M | $243.58 |
| Q4 2020 | +357,755 | Add 5.70% | 6.63 M | $245.04 |
| Q3 2020 | +72,591 | Add 1.17% | 6.28 M | $208.37 |
| Q2 2020 | +273,222 | Add 4.61% | 6.2 M | $180.19 |
| Q1 2020 | -151,667 | Reduce 2.49% | 5.93 M | $166.49 |
| Q4 2019 | +137,887 | Add 2.32% | 6.08 M | $209.94 |
| Q3 2019 | +143,665 | Add 2.48% | 5.95 M | $216.30 |
| Q2 2019 | +219,599 | Add 3.93% | 5.8 M | $205.58 |
| Q1 2019 | +52,688 | Add 0.95% | 5.58 M | $197.52 |
| Q4 2018 | +7,800 | Add 0.14% | 5.53 M | $177.68 |
| Q3 2018 | +4,691 | Add 0.09% | 5.52 M | $177.68 |
| Q2 2018 | +2,215 | Add 0.04% | 5.52 M | $168.86 |
| Q1 2018 | +376,207 | Add 7.32% | 5.51 M | $160.92 |
| Q4 2017 | -36,389 | Reduce 0.70% | 5.14 M | $154.84 |
| Q3 2017 | -1,376 | Reduce 0.03% | 5.17 M | $140.20 |
| Q2 2017 | +552 | Add 0.01% | 5.18 M | $138.78 |
| Q1 2017 | +226,057 | Add 4.57% | 5.18 M | $131.65 |
| Q4 2016 | +812,518 | Add 19.64% | 4.95 M | $120.54 |
| Q3 2016 | +204,143 | Add 5.19% | 4.14 M | $116.41 |
| Q2 2016 | +327,206 | Add 9.08% | 3.93 M | $119.83 |
| Q1 2016 | +407,066 | Add 12.73% | 3.61 M | $107.29 |
| Q4 2015 | +276,622 | Add 9.47% | 3.2 M | $92.94 |
| Q3 2015 | +158,446 | Add 5.73% | 2.92 M | $94.10 |
| Q2 2015 | +68,601 | Add 2.55% | 2.76 M | $95.57 |
| Q1 2015 | +103,904 | Add 4.01% | 2.69 M | $92.25 |
| Q4 2014 | +51,774 | Add 2.04% | 2.59 M | $94.33 |
| Q3 2014 | +79,628 | Add 3.24% | 2.54 M | $80.75 |
| Q2 2014 | +233,533 | Add 10.49% | 2.46 M | $84.32 |
| Q1 2014 | +111,569 | Add 5.28% | 2.23 M | $81.47 |
| Q4 2013 | +23,227 | Add 1.11% | 2.11 M | $75.14 |
| Q3 2013 | +69,742 | Add 3.45% | 2.09 M | $67.59 |
| Q2 2013 | +140,224 | Add 7.45% | 2.02 M | $64.68 |
| Q1 2013 | +1.88 M | Add 0.00% | 1.88 M | $64.87 |
Terry Smith's Stryker Corporation Investment FAQs
Terry Smith first purchased Stryker Corporation (SYK) in Q1 2013, acquiring 1,881,193 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Terry Smith has held Stryker Corporation (SYK) for 52 quarters since Q1 2013.
Terry Smith's largest addition to Stryker Corporation (SYK) was in Q1 2013, adding 1,881,193 shares worth $122.04 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Terry Smith's firm, Fundsmith Llp, owns 3,687,511 shares of Stryker Corporation (SYK), valued at approximately $1.3 B.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Stryker Corporation (SYK) represents approximately 7.57% of Terry Smith's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Terry Smith's peak holding in Stryker Corporation (SYK) was 7,252,688 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2021.