STRYKER CORP

Item 8.01 Other Events. On March 11, 2026, Stryker Corporation (“we” or the “Company”) identified a cybersecurity incident affecting certain information technology systems of the Company that has resulted in a global disruption to the Company’s Microsoft environment. Upon detection, the Company activated its cybersecurity response plan and launched an investigation internally with the support of external advisors and cybersecurity experts to assess and to contain the threat. The Company has no indication of ransomware or malware and believes the incident is contained. The incident has caused, and is expected to continue to cause, disruptions and limitations of access to certain of the Company’s information systems and business applications supporting aspects of the Company’s operations and corporate functions. While the Company is working diligently to restore affected functions and systems access, the timeline for a full restoration is not yet known. The Company has business continuity measures in place to continue to support its customers and partners. The Company’s investigation of the cybersecurity incident is ongoing, and the full scope, nature and impacts, including operational and financial impacts, of the incident are not yet known. Accordingly, the Company has not yet determined whether the incident is reasonably likely to have a material impact on the Company. Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements subject to the safe harbor protection provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including statements