Stryker Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $3,516 million against $3,241 million a year ago. Operating income was $528 million against $591 million a year ago. Net earnings were $412 million against $443 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was $1.10 against $1.18 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was $1.09 against $1.16 a year ago.

For the full year of fiscal 2019, the company expects organic net sales growth to be in the range of 6.8% to 7.5%. Net sales will be negatively impacted by approximately 1.0%. Net earnings per diluted share will be negatively impacted by $0.05 to $0.10 in the full year.

For the second quarter of 2019, the company expects net sales in the second quarter will be negatively impacted by approximately 1.5% and net earnings per diluted share will be negatively impacted by $0.01 to $0.03 in the second quarter.