Current Assets

Accounts Receivable

Stryker Accounts Receivable decreased by 11.6% to $3.57B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.8%, from $3.96B to $3.57B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable shows an upward trend with a 8.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 11, 2026

How to read this metric

Increasing receivables relative to sales may indicate collection issues or aggressive revenue recognition, while decreasing levels suggest efficient cash conversion.

Detailed definition

This represents the balance of money owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered, adjusted for an a...

Peer comparison

Varies based on hospital and healthcare provider payment cycles, which are generally consistent across the industry.

Metric ID: accounts_receivable_net

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.71B$2.82B$3.02B$2.99B$3.15B$3.10B$3.57B$3.22B$3.26B$3.28B$3.77B$3.47B$3.62B$3.74B$3.99B$3.96B$3.92B$3.64B$4.04B$3.57B
QoQ Change+3.8%+7.3%-1.0%+5.1%-1.3%+14.9%-9.8%+1.4%+0.5%+14.9%-7.8%+4.3%+3.1%+6.7%-0.7%-1.1%-7.0%+10.9%-11.6%
YoY Change+15.9%+10.2%+18.0%+7.5%+3.7%+5.6%+5.6%+8.0%+11.1%+14.0%+5.9%+14.1%+8.2%-2.5%+1.3%-9.8%
Range$2.71B$4.04B
CAGR+5.9%
Avg YoY Growth+7.3%
Median YoY Growth+7.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stryker's accounts receivable?
Stryker (SYK) reported accounts receivable of $3.57B in Q1 2026.
How has Stryker's accounts receivable changed year-over-year?
Stryker's accounts receivable decreased by 9.8% year-over-year, from $3.96B to $3.57B.
What is the long-term trend for Stryker's accounts receivable?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Stryker's accounts receivable has grown at a 8.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.70B to $4.04B.
What does accounts receivable mean?
The amount of money customers owe the company for products already delivered.