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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%.

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

<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

United States

STERIS Public Limited Company operates as a provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services. The Company offers sterilizers and washers, surgical tables, lights and equipment management systems, and endoscopy accessories. STERIS serves healthcare, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries.

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. applies value-added services to the process of bringing new drug therapies and healthcare products to global markets. The Company's technologies include the design and manufacture of packaging components, research and development of drug delivery systems, and contract laboratory services and other services.

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc (WST US)

ResMed Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets medical equipment for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing.  The Company sells diagnostic and treatment devices in various countries through its subsidiaries and independent distributors.

Hologic, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems, and surgical products. The Company's core business units focus on diagnostics, breast health, GYN surgical, and skeletal health.

DexCom Inc. is a medical device company focused on the design and development of continuous glucose monitoring systems for people with diabetes.  The Company has developed a small implantable device that continuously measures glucose levels in subcutaneous tissue just under the skin, and a small external receiver to which the sensor transmits glucose levels at specified intervals.

Abbott Laboratories discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells a broad and diversified line of health care products and services. The Company's products include pharmaceuticals, nutritional, diagnostics, and vascular products. Abbott markets its products worldwide through affiliates and distributors.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is a global medical technology company engaged principally in the development, manufacture and sale of medical devices, instrument systems and reagents used by healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public.

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. provides diagnostic, detection, and information systems for veterinary, food, and water testing applications. The Company also operates an international network of veterinary reference laboratories. IDEXX offers its products to customers worldwide.

Medtronic, PLC develops therapeutic and diagnostic medical products. The Company's principal products include those for bradycardia pacing, tachyarrhythmia management, atrial fibrillation management, heart failure management, heart valve replacement, malignant and non-malignant pain, and movement disorders. Medtronic's products are sold worldwide.

Globus Medical, Inc. is a medical device company. The Company is focused exclusively on the design, development and commercialization of products that promote healing in patients with spine disorders.  Globus Medical's products fall into innovative fusion or disruptive technologies.

OLYMPUS CORPORATION manufactures optoelectronic products.  The Company's products include cameras, video sets, endoscopes for medicine and industrial use, microscopes, analytical equipment, office communication systems, laseroptical scanners, and ionic printers.

EssilorLuxottica manufactures eyewear. The Company offers sun glasses, lenses, and other eye care products. EssilorLuxottica serves customers worldwide.

Coloplast A/S develops and provides health care products and services. The Company manufactures products for ostomy, incontinence, mastectomy, wound healing, and skin care. Coloplast's research projects are carried out in cooperation with professional caregivers and user groups. The Company sells to health care professionals, dealers, and product users throughout the world.

Terumo Corporation is a manufacturer and supplier of pharmaceuticals and medical tools and equipment. The Company's products include health foods, transfusion and infusion equipment, disposable medical supply, clinical testing systems, artificial organs, and electronic thermometers. Terumo markets the products through its subsidiaries and sales offices in the US, Europe, and Asia.

Hoya Corp manufactures electro-optics products such as mask blanks for semiconductors, photomasks for LCD panels, optical glasses, glass memory disks for HDDs, medical flexible endoscopes, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. The Company also provides information system architecture.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited designs, manufactures and markets heated humidification products and systems for use in respiratory care and the treatment of sleep apnea.  The Company also offers patient warming and neonatal care products, including warming products and infant resuscitators.

SYSMEX CORPORATION manufactures reagents and equipment for clinical tests including hematologic (blood) and immune tests. The Company also develops, manufactures, and trades particle analyzers such as blood coagulation analyzer and related software. Manufacturing and sales outside Japan include the United States, EMEA, China and Asia Pacific regions.

BioMerieux designs, develops, manufactures, and markets systems in the field of in vitro diagnostics for medical and industrial applications. The Company is specialized in the diagnosis of infectious diseases and pathologies. BioMerieux is also active in the analysis of food, pharmaceuticals and environmental samples to determine their microbiological quality.

Sartorius Stedim Biotech develops and manufactures laboratory technologies and equipment for the pharma and food industries, as well as for public research institutes and laboratories.

Stryker Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty surgical and medical products. The Company's products include implants, biologics, surgical, neurologic, ear, nose and 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 Corporation: Growing Adoption of Robotic Systems & Improving Ortho Market Outlook Are Green Signals! - Major Drivers

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

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

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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...