Terry Smith's SYK Position Overview
Terry Smith (via Fundsmith Llp) currently holds 4.6M shares of Stryker Corporation (SYK) worth $1.7 B, representing 8.57% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 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 812.5K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2022, reducing 1.4M 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
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2013 | +1.88 M | Add 0.00% | 1.88 M | $64.87 |
| Q2 2013 | +140,224 | Add 7.45% | 2.02 M | $64.68 |
| Q3 2013 | +69,742 | Add 3.45% | 2.09 M | $67.59 |
| Q4 2013 | +23,227 | Add 1.11% | 2.11 M | $75.14 |
| Q1 2014 | +111,569 | Add 5.28% | 2.23 M | $81.47 |
| Q2 2014 | +233,533 | Add 10.49% | 2.46 M | $84.32 |
| Q3 2014 | +79,628 | Add 3.24% | 2.54 M | $80.75 |
| Q4 2014 | +51,774 | Add 2.04% | 2.59 M | $94.33 |
| Q1 2015 | +103,904 | Add 4.01% | 2.69 M | $92.25 |
| Q2 2015 | +68,601 | Add 2.55% | 2.76 M | $95.57 |
| Q3 2015 | +158,446 | Add 5.73% | 2.92 M | $94.10 |
| Q4 2015 | +276,622 | Add 9.47% | 3.2 M | $92.94 |
| Q1 2016 | +407,066 | Add 12.73% | 3.61 M | $107.29 |
| Q2 2016 | +327,206 | Add 9.08% | 3.93 M | $119.83 |
| Q3 2016 | +204,143 | Add 5.19% | 4.14 M | $116.41 |
| Q4 2016 | +812,518 | Add 19.64% | 4.95 M | $120.54 |
| Q1 2017 | +226,057 | Add 4.57% | 5.18 M | $131.65 |
| Q2 2017 | +552 | Add 0.01% | 5.18 M | $138.78 |
| Q3 2017 | -1,376 | Reduce 0.03% | 5.17 M | $140.20 |
| Q4 2017 | -36,389 | Reduce 0.70% | 5.14 M | $154.84 |
| Q1 2018 | +376,207 | Add 7.32% | 5.51 M | $160.92 |
| Q2 2018 | +2,215 | Add 0.04% | 5.52 M | $168.86 |
| Q3 2018 | +4,691 | Add 0.09% | 5.52 M | $177.68 |
| Q4 2018 | +7,800 | Add 0.14% | 5.53 M | $177.68 |
| Q1 2019 | +52,688 | Add 0.95% | 5.58 M | $197.52 |
| Q2 2019 | +219,599 | Add 3.93% | 5.8 M | $205.58 |
| Q3 2019 | +143,665 | Add 2.48% | 5.95 M | $216.30 |
| Q4 2019 | +137,887 | Add 2.32% | 6.08 M | $209.94 |
| Q1 2020 | -151,667 | Reduce 2.49% | 5.93 M | $166.49 |
| Q2 2020 | +273,222 | Add 4.61% | 6.2 M | $180.19 |
| Q3 2020 | +72,591 | Add 1.17% | 6.28 M | $208.37 |
| Q4 2020 | +357,755 | Add 5.70% | 6.63 M | $245.04 |
| Q1 2021 | +371,593 | Add 5.60% | 7.01 M | $243.58 |
| Q2 2021 | +7,637 | Add 0.11% | 7.01 M | $259.73 |
| Q3 2021 | +1,369 | Add 0.02% | 7.02 M | $263.72 |
| Q4 2021 | +237,196 | Add 3.38% | 7.25 M | $267.42 |
| Q1 2022 | -1.41 M | Reduce 19.39% | 5.85 M | $267.35 |
| Q2 2022 | +203,677 | Add 3.48% | 6.05 M | $198.93 |
| Q3 2022 | -421,279 | Reduce 6.96% | 5.63 M | $202.54 |
| Q4 2022 | -21,528 | Reduce 0.38% | 5.61 M | $244.49 |
| Q1 2023 | -108,728 | Reduce 1.94% | 5.5 M | $285.47 |
| Q2 2023 | +13,332 | Add 0.24% | 5.51 M | $305.09 |
| Q3 2023 | +7,158 | Add 0.13% | 5.52 M | $273.27 |
| Q4 2023 | -6,177 | Reduce 0.11% | 5.51 M | $299.46 |
| Q1 2024 | -33,560 | Reduce 0.61% | 5.48 M | $357.87 |
| Q2 2024 | -122,802 | Reduce 2.24% | 5.36 M | $340.25 |
| Q3 2024 | -19,443 | Reduce 0.36% | 5.34 M | $361.26 |
| Q4 2024 | -2,844 | Reduce 0.05% | 5.33 M | $360.05 |
| Q1 2025 | -264,790 | Reduce 4.96% | 5.07 M | $372.25 |
| Q2 2025 | -392,180 | Reduce 7.74% | 4.68 M | $395.63 |
| Q3 2025 | -85,714 | Reduce 1.83% | 4.59 M | $369.67 |
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 51 quarters since Q1 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Terry Smith's largest addition to Stryker Corporation (SYK) was in Q1 2013, adding 1,881,193 shares worth $122.04 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Terry Smith's firm, Fundsmith Llp, owns 4,591,293 shares of Stryker Corporation (SYK), valued at approximately $1.7 B. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Stryker Corporation (SYK) represents approximately 8.57% of Terry Smith's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Terry Smith's peak holding in Stryker Corporation (SYK) was 7,252,688 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2021. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.