Stryker Corporation announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was USD 3,953 million compared to USD 3,588 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 459 million compared to USD 635 million a year ago. Net income was USD 302 million compared to USD 493 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.8 compared to USD 1.32 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.79 compared to USD 1.3 a year ago.