Stryker Corporation announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was USD 4,294 million compared to USD 2,764 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 732 million compared to operating loss of USD 20 million a year ago. Net income was USD 592 million compared to net loss of USD 83 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.57 compared to basic loss per share from continuing operations of USD 0.22 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.55 compared to diluted loss per share from continuing operations of USD 0.22 a year ago. For the half year, sales was USD 8,247 million compared to USD 6,352 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 1,191 million compared to USD 615 million a year ago. Net income was USD 894 million compared to USD 410 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.37 compared to USD 1.09 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.34 compared to USD 1.08 a year ago.