Steris (STE)


Market Price (11/6/2026): $257.62 | Market Cap: $25.1 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Equipment

Steris (STE)


Market Price (11/6/2026): $257.62
Market Cap: $25.1 Bil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Health Care Equipment

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 27%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Infection Prevention & Control, Medical Device Sterilization, and Healthcare Equipment & Services.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -4.6%, Dist 3Y High is -4.6%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -18%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -59%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 21x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 30x

Key risks
STE key risks include [1] regulatory actions that could curtail its critical Ethylene Oxide sterilization methods and [2] challenges executing its acquisition strategy and successfully integrating acquired businesses.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 27%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Aging Population & Chronic Disease. Themes include Infection Prevention & Control, Medical Device Sterilization, and Healthcare Equipment & Services.
3 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -4.6%, Dist 3Y High is -4.6%
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -18%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -59%
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 21x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 30x
6 Key risks
STE key risks include [1] regulatory actions that could curtail its critical Ethylene Oxide sterilization methods and [2] challenges executing its acquisition strategy and successfully integrating acquired businesses.

STE in ETFs

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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 11/5/2026

Steris (STE) stock has gained about 10% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q2 2027 Earnings Beat and Raised Full-Year Guidance.

STERIS reported adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.94 for its fiscal Q2 2027, which ended September 30, 2026, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.67 by 10.11%. Quarterly revenue reached $1.59 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.56 billion by 1.54% and representing an 8.8% increase year-over-year. Following these strong results, management raised its full-year fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $11.35-$11.55, up from the prior range of $11.10-$11.30. This positive earnings report and outlook revision contributed to a 7.5% rise in shares immediately after the announcement on November 4, 2026.

2. Strategic Acquisition of Xodus Medical.

On October 12, 2026, STERIS announced a definitive agreement to acquire Xodus Medical, Inc. for $2.1 billion, with a net purchase price of approximately $1.8 billion after anticipated cash tax benefits. This acquisition is expected to expand STERIS's healthcare consumables offering, adding approximately $245 million in annual revenue for calendar year 2026, and is anticipated to be accretive to top-line growth, margins, and adjusted earnings upon its expected closing by December 31, 2026.

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Updated on 11/5/2026

Steris (STE) stock has gained about 10% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q2 2027 Earnings Beat and Raised Full-Year Guidance.

STERIS reported adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.94 for its fiscal Q2 2027, which ended September 30, 2026, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.67 by 10.11%. Quarterly revenue reached $1.59 billion, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.56 billion by 1.54% and representing an 8.8% increase year-over-year. Following these strong results, management raised its full-year fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $11.35-$11.55, up from the prior range of $11.10-$11.30. This positive earnings report and outlook revision contributed to a 7.5% rise in shares immediately after the announcement on November 4, 2026.

2. Strategic Acquisition of Xodus Medical.

On October 12, 2026, STERIS announced a definitive agreement to acquire Xodus Medical, Inc. for $2.1 billion, with a net purchase price of approximately $1.8 billion after anticipated cash tax benefits. This acquisition is expected to expand STERIS's healthcare consumables offering, adding approximately $245 million in annual revenue for calendar year 2026, and is anticipated to be accretive to top-line growth, margins, and adjusted earnings upon its expected closing by December 31, 2026.

3. Consistent Dividend Increase.

Demonstrating a commitment to shareholder returns and financial stability, STERIS increased its quarterly dividend to $0.69 per share, up from the previous $0.63. This dividend was paid on September 25, 2026.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 11.6% change in STE stock from 7/31/2026 to 11/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 4.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)731202611052026Change
Stock Price ($)227.71254.1211.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,9366,1663.9%
Net Income Margin (%)13.2%13.4%1.7%
P/E Multiple28.529.94.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)98970.6%
Cumulative Contribution11.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2026 to 11/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
STE11.6% 
Market (SPY)-1.9%4.4%
Sector (XLV)13.8%52.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 17.9% change in STE stock from 4/30/2026 to 11/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 10.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)430202611052026Change
Stock Price ($)215.58254.1217.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,8286,1665.8%
Net Income Margin (%)12.1%13.4%10.4%
P/E Multiple29.929.90.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)98970.9%
Cumulative Contribution17.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 11/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
STE17.9% 
Market (SPY)2.3%-0.7%
Sector (XLV)27.2%61.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 9.0% change in STE stock from 10/31/2025 to 11/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 15.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)1031202511052026Change
Stock Price ($)233.12254.129.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,5716,16610.7%
Net Income Margin (%)11.6%13.4%15.5%
P/E Multiple35.529.9-15.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)98971.1%
Cumulative Contribution9.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 11/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
STE9.0% 
Market (SPY)8.4%17.8%
Sector (XLV)29.8%55.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 24.8% change in STE stock from 10/31/2023 to 11/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 412.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)1031202311052026Change
Stock Price ($)203.63254.1224.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,5636,16635.1%
Net Income Margin (%)2.6%13.4%412.8%
P/E Multiple168.529.9-82.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)99971.4%
Cumulative Contribution24.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2023 to 11/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
STE24.8% 
Market (SPY)81.3%32.6%
Sector (XLV)55.5%52.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
STE Return29%-23%20%-6%25%1%42%
Peers Return1%-28%38%-1%9%16%26%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
STE Win Rate50%50%58%42%50%45% 
Peers Win Rate54%38%58%49%53%55% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%45% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
STE Max Drawdown-15%-36%-20%-17%-12%-25% 
Peers Max Drawdown-15%-42%-22%-20%-26%-24% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: SHC, SOLV, FTV, ECL, BDX. See STE Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 11/5/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventSTES&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-14.9%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven17.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven78 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-33.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven50.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven672 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-35.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven55.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven175 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-10.2%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.4%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven23 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-12.0%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven13.6%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven174 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-10.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.6%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven65 days62 days

Compare to SHC, SOLV, FTV, ECL, BDX

In The Past

Steris's stock fell -5.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 5.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventSTES&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-33.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven50.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven672 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-35.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven55.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven175 days140 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-23.9%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.4%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven354 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-34.9%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven53.5%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven141 days1085 days

Compare to SHC, SOLV, FTV, ECL, BDX

In The Past

Steris's stock fell -5.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 5.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Steris (STE)

STERIS plc is a global provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services. The company's mission revolves around helping its customers create safer environments and deliver better patient outcomes through a diverse portfolio. STERIS operates across three primary segments: Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies, and Life Sciences, each targeting specific needs within critical industries.

The Healthcare segment is a comprehensive partner for acute care hospitals and other clinical settings. It supplies essential cleaning chemistries, sterility assurance products, and capital equipment such as washers, sterilizers, surgical tables, and operating room lights. Beyond equipment, this segment also provides extensive services including installation, maintenance, repair, and even outsourced sterile processing, ensuring healthcare facilities can operate efficiently and safely.

STERIS's Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST) segment offers contract sterilization and testing services, primarily catering to medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers through a vast network of facilities. The Life Sciences segment further supports critical research and manufacturing environments by designing and selling consumable products like specialized cleaning chemistries and sterilizers, along with providing equipment services, crucial for maintaining controlled and sterile conditions in these sensitive industries.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe Steris (STE):

  • Like an Ecolab, but hyper-focused on sterilizing hospitals, medical devices, and pharmaceutical products.
  • The "Stryker of sterile processing" for hospitals, providing specialized equipment, operating room infrastructure, and maintenance services.

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Major Products and Services of Steris (STE)

  • Infection Prevention Consumables: Provides cleaning chemistries, sterility assurance products, and barrier products for healthcare and life sciences applications.
  • Surgical and Sterile Processing Equipment: Offers capital equipment such as washers, sterilizers, surgical tables, lights, and connectivity solutions for operating rooms and sterile processing departments.
  • GI Procedure Accessories: Supplies specialized accessories used during gastrointestinal medical procedures.
  • Contract Sterilization and Testing Services: Delivers outsourced sterilization and laboratory testing services for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
  • Equipment Management and Maintenance Services: Provides comprehensive services including installation, maintenance, repair, and upgrades for various medical and life science equipment.
  • Instrument and Endoscope Repair Services: Offers specialized repair and maintenance for surgical instruments and endoscopes.
  • Process Improvement Consulting: Provides advisory services focused on optimizing sterile processing and related healthcare workflows.
  • Outsourced Sterile Processing Services: Offers instrument sterile processing as an outsourced solution for healthcare facilities.

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Major Customers of Steris (STE)

Steris (STE) primarily sells its products and services to other companies, operating in a business-to-business (B2B) model. Its major customer categories include:

  • Healthcare Providers: This segment includes acute care hospitals, surgical centers, clinics, and other healthcare settings worldwide. Steris provides these customers with infection prevention products, capital equipment (such as washers, sterilizers, and surgical tables), and related installation, maintenance, and consulting services.
  • Medical Device Manufacturers: Steris offers contract sterilization and testing services through its Applied Sterilization Technologies segment to companies that manufacture medical devices.
  • Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturers: This category encompasses pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies that utilize Steris's contract sterilization and testing services, as well as its life sciences products, including formulated cleaning chemistries, sterilizers, and washer disinfectors for their manufacturing and research processes.

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Daniel A. Carestio, President and Chief Executive Officer

Daniel A. Carestio was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of STERIS in July 2021. He joined STERIS in 1997, beginning his career as an Associate Product Manager for Life Sciences Sterility Assurance Products. Prior to becoming CEO, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from August 2018 to July 2021. His other leadership roles at the company include Senior Vice President, Sterilization and Disinfection (February 2018 to July 2018), and Senior Vice President, STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies and Life Sciences (August 2015 to February 2018). From 2011 to August 2015, he was Vice President, Sales and Marketing for STERIS Isomedix Services, Inc. and General Manager of Life Sciences.

Karen L. Burton, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Karen L. Burton assumed the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in August 2025. She joined STERIS in 2004 and served as the company's Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer starting in 2017. In her capacity as CFO, she is responsible for all global finance functions and IT.

John Adam Zangerle, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

John Adam Zangerle holds the position of Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at STERIS. He is responsible for managing the company's legal and compliance affairs.

Cary L. Majors, Senior Vice President and President, Healthcare

Cary L. Majors serves as the Senior Vice President and President of the Healthcare segment at STERIS.

Mary Clare Fraser, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Mary Clare Fraser is the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for STERIS.

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The key risks to Steris (symbol: STE) include:

  1. Regulatory and Legal Challenges: Steris operates within highly regulated industries, meaning changes in regulations, enforcement actions, or non-compliance can lead to significant threats such as costly compliance measures, fines, disruptions to business activities, and reputational damage. The company has faced warning letters and civil penalties in the past, underscoring the ongoing risks associated with regulatory scrutiny.
  2. Competitive Pressures: The company faces intense competition from both large multinational corporations and smaller specialized players. This competitive landscape necessitates continuous investment in research and development to innovate and expand its product portfolios, which is crucial for maintaining market share and long-term success against rivals.
  3. Macroeconomic Uncertainties and Cost Pressures: Steris is susceptible to broader economic conditions, including economic downturns, recessions, and inflationary pressures that can reduce customer spending and lead to margin compression. Additionally, tariffs have had a notable negative impact on profitability, with management actively working to mitigate these increased costs, while foreign currency fluctuations can also significantly affect financial results due to international operations.

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STERIS plc operates in several key addressable markets across its Healthcare, Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST), and Life Sciences segments. The market sizes for their main products and services are identified as follows:

Healthcare Segment

  • Surgical Equipment: The global surgical equipment market was estimated at between USD 18.37 billion and USD 20.75 billion in 2024, with projections to reach between USD 31.58 billion and USD 48.14 billion by 2033, depending on the source. North America held the largest share of this market in 2024.
  • Sterile Processing Instruments: The global sterile processing instrument market size was estimated at USD 7.51 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 12.17 billion by 2032.
  • Sterilization Services (including outsourced sterile processing): The global sterilization services market was valued at USD 5.74 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 7.42 billion by 2031. North America was the largest market in 2025.
  • Healthcare Cleaning Chemicals: The global industrial cleaning chemicals market, which includes healthcare applications, was valued at USD 60.9 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 98.6 billion by 2033. The healthcare sector dominated this market in 2023 with a 30.8% share. The broader global industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals market is projected to reach USD 92.63 billion in 2025.

Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST) Segment

  • Contract Sterilization Services: The global contract sterilization services market was valued at USD 1.6 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 2.22 billion by 2034. North America held the largest market share in 2025.
  • Medical Device Sterilization (equipment, services, and consumables): The global medical device sterilization market was valued at approximately USD 11.9 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 28.8 billion by 2035. North America is the leading region in this market, accounting for roughly 45-50% of total market revenue in 2025. The global sterilization equipment market, a component of this, was valued at an estimated USD 16.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 24.7 billion by 2029.

Life Sciences Segment

  • Pharmaceutical Cleaning Validation: The global pharmaceutical cleaning validation market is estimated to be valued at USD 20.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 39.3 billion by 2035. Key growth regions include North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. The U.S. market alone is projected to reach USD 10.9 billion.
  • Clean-In-Place (CIP) Chemicals: The global clean-in-place chemicals market size was valued at USD 17.22 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 37.75 billion by 2034. The USA is a leading region for CIP chemicals adoption.
  • Sterilization Equipment: As mentioned under AST, the global sterilization equipment market, which includes sterilizers and washer disinfectors relevant to the Life Sciences segment, was valued at an estimated USD 16.8 billion in 2024.
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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Steris (STE) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Growth in Global Healthcare Procedure Volumes and Recurring Revenue: Steris is anticipated to benefit from increasing global healthcare procedure volumes, which drive demand for its core cleaning chemistries, sterility assurance products, and surgical equipment. This is further supported by consistent growth in recurring revenue streams from consumables and services across its Healthcare and Life Sciences segments.
  2. Expansion of the Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST) Division: The AST segment is a significant driver of future revenue growth, fueled by strong demand for sterilization services and capital equipment. This growth is bolstered by increasing demand in the bioprocessing sector and stricter ethylene oxide (EtO) regulations, which encourage more outsourcing to established sterilization networks.
  3. Strategic Acquisitions and Portfolio Enhancement: Steris's growth strategy includes strategic acquisitions aimed at expanding its market presence and diversifying its revenue streams. These acquisitions enhance its healthcare product offerings and solidify its position in key medical sectors.
  4. Innovation and Introduction of New Products and Services: Ongoing investment in research and development, coupled with a strategic focus on innovation, is expected to drive future revenue growth through the launch of new products and services. The market anticipates success for its newer offerings, which helps maintain a competitive edge and addresses evolving healthcare needs.
  5. Price Increases: Management commentary from recent earnings calls indicates that positive price adjustments are contributing to the company's revenue growth. This demonstrates Steris's ability to pass on some cost inflation and improve its top line.

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Share Repurchases

  • STERIS's Board of Directors authorized a new share buyback program for the purchase of up to $500 million of the Company's ordinary shares on May 3, 2023.
  • As of February 6, 2026, STERIS had repurchased 1,507,158 shares for $350.6 million under the buyback program announced in May 2023.
  • From October 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, the company repurchased 200,000 shares for $51.96 million.

Share Issuance

  • STERIS satisfies share award incentives for officers, directors, and key employees through the issuance of new ordinary shares under its long-term incentive plan.

Outbound Investments

  • In January 2021, STERIS acquired Cantel Medical for $4.6 billion, expanding its capabilities in infection prevention and control.
  • STERIS acquired surgical instrumentation, laparoscopic instrumentation, and sterilization container assets from Becton, Dickinson and Company for $540 million, completed by September 30, 2023.
  • In April 2024, STERIS divested its Dental Business to Peak Rock Capital for $787.5 million, with proceeds aimed at debt repayment and investment in healthcare, life science, and Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST) businesses.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for fiscal year 2026 are anticipated to be approximately $375 million.
  • Expected capital expenditures for fiscal year 2025 were approximately $360 million.
  • A primary focus of capital expenditures includes continued investments in AST expansions globally to meet increasing demand.

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Peer Outperformance in Health Care Equipment

STE has outperformed 78% of its 49 Health Care Equipment peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is ITGR. Health Care Equipment ranks 5th of 10 industries in Health Care by median 5Y return.
Share of Health Care Equipment constituents that STE has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
44%
of 54 industry peers · 5.7% return
3Y
57%
of 53 industry peers · 20.5% return
5Y
78%
of 49 industry peers · 18.8% return
Health Care Equipment peers with revenue growth within 4pp of STE's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
STE Steris 10.3% 29.9x 5.7%20.5%18.8% —
ITGR Integer 6.8% 41.6x 86.0%46.5%40.0% +21pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Health Care sector, ranked by 5Y. Health Care Equipment is STE's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Health Care Distributors 6 7.6%56.6%93.6% CAH 498% · MCK 396% · COR 181%
Health Care Services 20 33.8%28.8%6.1% HIMS 189% · RDNT 125% · DGX 100%
Health Care Facilities 25 13.9%27.4%-1.4% THC 280% · NHC 210% · EHC 186%
Managed Health Care 8 47.9%1.6%-2.2% OSCR 95% · HQY 52% · ELV 10%
Health Care Equipment ← 50 11.0%17.8%-17.6% UFPT 355% · GKOS 286% · PLSE 127%
Pharmaceuticals 61 -12.9%10.6%-37.3% LQDA 977% · XERS 571% · KNSA 500%
Health Care Supplies 11 23.9%17.0%-40.1% LNTH 248% · HAE 66% · MMSI 29%
Life Sciences Tools & Services 108 -8.1%-18.9%-74.5% AXGN 255% · NTRA 214% · MEDP 181%
Biotechnology 364 -25.8%-36.1%-82.0% ELVN 1073% · TRVI 995% · DNTH 956%
Health Care Technology 21 -21.4%-50.4%-82.8% VEEV -3% · DOCS -51%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

STESHCSOLVFTVECLBDXMedian
NameSteris Sotera H.SolventumFortive Ecolab Becton D. 
Mkt Price257.6215.8887.6965.23306.00213.48150.58
Mkt Cap25.14.515.119.685.858.722.3
Rev LTM6,1661,2308,3094,39617,37223,2507,237
Op Inc LTM1,1894025258633,1513,3441,026
FCF LTM937135-1181,2001,7952,5091,069
FCF 3Y Avg8601095171,2271,7842,7681,043
CFO LTM1,2903322091,2003,0293,2621,245
CFO 3Y Avg1,2312848771,2972,8533,4871,264

Growth & Margins

STESHCSOLVFTVECLBDXMedian
NameSteris Sotera H.SolventumFortive Ecolab Becton D. 
Rev Chg LTM8.1%6.9%-0.9%7.0%9.3%17.4%7.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg10.3%7.6%0.9%-5.9%4.9%7.1%6.0%
Rev Chg Q8.8%4.4%2.2%7.8%12.7%5.4%6.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.1%1.1%0.6%1.9%3.1%1.1%1.5%
Op Inc Chg LTM14.0%16.8%-32.4%22.1%12.9%26.1%15.4%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg12.4%20.4%-29.0%5.3%17.1%10.7%11.5%
Op Mgn LTM19.3%32.7%6.3%19.6%18.1%14.4%18.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg18.2%30.2%11.2%16.7%17.3%13.5%17.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.3%-0.2%-0.4%1.4%0.1%-0.5%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM20.9%27.0%2.5%27.3%17.4%14.0%19.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg21.5%24.3%10.6%33.0%17.5%16.8%19.5%
FCF/Rev LTM15.2%11.0%-1.4%27.3%10.3%10.8%10.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg14.9%9.3%6.3%31.1%11.0%13.3%12.2%

Valuation

STESHCSOLVFTVECLBDXMedian
NameSteris Sotera H.SolventumFortive Ecolab Becton D. 
Mkt Cap25.14.515.119.685.858.722.3
P/S4.13.71.84.54.92.53.9
P/Op Inc21.111.328.822.727.217.521.9
P/EBIT21.211.07.722.528.723.021.9
P/E30.326.210.630.141.262.330.2
P/CFO19.413.772.516.328.318.018.7
Total Yield4.4%3.8%9.5%3.7%3.4%3.6%3.8%
Dividend Yield1.0%0.0%0.0%0.4%1.0%2.0%0.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.8%2.2%5.6%6.4%2.4%4.8%4.3%
D/E0.10.50.30.20.20.30.2
Net D/E0.10.40.30.20.20.30.2

Returns

STESHCSOLVFTVECLBDXMedian
NameSteris Sotera H.SolventumFortive Ecolab Becton D. 
1M Rtn23.5%-13.0%0.7%12.7%9.0%18.4%10.8%
3M Rtn11.5%-16.0%5.7%7.3%8.2%21.3%7.8%
6M Rtn21.3%1.3%22.4%7.3%19.9%41.1%20.6%
12M Rtn7.1%0.4%29.5%30.4%19.5%57.8%24.5%
3Y Rtn22.1%18.6%26.9%31.5%80.9%11.5%24.5%
1M Excs Rtn24.3%-9.9%3.6%16.9%11.5%19.9%14.2%
3M Excs Rtn9.7%-14.9%6.6%6.7%8.5%22.3%7.6%
6M Excs Rtn16.4%-3.5%17.6%2.6%15.1%36.3%15.8%
12M Excs Rtn-6.0%-16.9%14.2%16.6%6.0%41.9%10.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-58.0%-58.0%-56.9%-50.9%4.8%-69.0%-57.4%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
Healthcare4,2093,8793,6133,0852,845
Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST)1,1381,039954914853
Life Sciences589542572537525
Corporate0000 
Total5,9365,4605,1394,5364,223


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
Healthcare1,036972871706650
Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST)525466440429410
Life Sciences251229221210216
Tax restructuring costs-0-0-1-1-0
Restructuring charges-3-62-44-0-0
Amortization of inventory and property step up to fair value-5-5-10-11-53
Acquisition and integration related charges-6-11-26-23-202
Amortization of acquired intangible assets-265-274-266-256-262
Corporate-430-399-348-265-284
Illinois ethylene oxide (EO) litigation settlement -48   
Net loss (gain) on divestiture of businesses  -101
Gain on fair value adjustment of acquisition related contingent consideration   32
Total1,102866836791478


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20262025202420232022
Healthcare and Life Sciences7,1476,8067,0566,5386,605
Applied Sterilization Technologies (AST)3,5903,3403,2033,1243,053
Current assets held for sale  805  
Non-current assets held for sale  0  
Dental   1,1591,766
Total10,73710,14711,06410,82211,424


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$254.12 
Market Cap ($ Bil)24.7 
First Trading Date06/01/1992 
Distance from 52W High-4.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$220.10$223.37
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA15.5%13.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility25.9%27.2%
Downside Capture0.4340.45
Upside Capture29.0138.47
Correlation (S&P 500)14.2%23.1%
STE Betas & Captures as of 10/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.110.010.16-0.000.410.52
Up Beta-2.40-0.84-0.18-0.520.330.64
Down Beta0.690.120.070.290.580.44
Up Capture38%3%24%10%25%16%
Bmk +ve Days12182862130427
Stock +ve Days10172659119374
Down Capture-87%20%31%-6%52%76%
Bmk -ve Days10253664121325
Stock -ve Days12263866131375

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with STE
STE6.3%27.2%0.19-
Sector ETF (XLV)29.2%16.9%1.3355.8%
Equity (SPY)9.5%13.6%0.4118.5%
Gold (GLD)3.6%28.7%0.119.9%
Commodities (DBC)37.7%21.2%1.40-26.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.0%14.2%0.5544.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-20.8%43.3%-0.4218.9%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with STE
STE2.8%26.5%0.09-
Sector ETF (XLV)8.6%15.4%0.3655.5%
Equity (SPY)11.3%17.3%0.4845.4%
Gold (GLD)17.5%19.1%0.7411.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%19.6%0.29-0.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.2%18.9%-0.0551.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)5.9%51.5%0.2919.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with STE
STE15.3%25.4%0.57-
Sector ETF (XLV)12.2%16.8%0.6062.2%
Equity (SPY)14.9%18.0%0.7056.7%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.5%0.598.5%
Commodities (DBC)7.6%18.1%0.3311.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.7%20.7%0.2354.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)61.3%66.2%1.0114.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 9302026-16.1%
Average Daily Volume0.7 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity97.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.5%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 11/6/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/4/20262.5%  
8/5/2026-0.4%1.7%-2.5%
5/11/20264.5%5.5%3.4%
2/4/2026-7.7%-7.9%-12.6%
11/5/20256.9%10.2%7.8%
8/6/20256.8%11.7%11.2%
5/14/20258.5%8.3%6.3%
2/5/20252.1%-0.8%5.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121414
# Negative131010
Median Positive4.8%4.0%6.0%
Median Negative-4.3%-3.8%-6.9%
Max Positive9.8%12.1%19.6%
Max Negative-10.9%-8.2%-17.6%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/4/20262.5%  
8/5/2026-0.4%1.7%-2.5%
5/11/20264.5%5.5%3.4%
2/4/2026-7.7%-7.9%-12.6%
11/5/20256.9%10.2%7.8%
8/6/20256.8%11.7%11.2%
5/14/20258.5%8.3%6.3%
2/5/20252.1%-0.8%5.7%
11/6/2024-5.3%-2.3%-4.9%
8/6/2024-2.4%-2.3%0.2%
5/8/20247.6%12.1%8.0%
2/7/2024-2.5%0.8%3.7%
11/7/2023-5.5%-5.8%-7.2%
8/1/20231.7%0.5%3.6%
5/10/20239.8%8.7%9.3%
2/8/2023-10.9%-8.2%-17.6%
11/9/20225.1%3.3%19.6%
8/2/2022-9.6%-6.9%-10.3%
5/12/2022-1.0%2.3%-3.1%
2/8/20222.9%0.7%-3.6%
11/2/2021-5.9%-3.3%-6.6%
8/9/20211.2%3.2%1.0%
5/18/2021-3.3%-2.3%2.4%
2/2/2021-4.3%-4.3%-10.2%
11/2/2020-2.9%4.7%6.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121414
# Negative131010
Median Positive4.8%4.0%6.0%
Median Negative-4.3%-3.8%-6.9%
Max Positive9.8%12.1%19.6%
Max Negative-10.9%-8.2%-17.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202611/05/202610-Q
06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
03/31/202605/29/202610-K
12/31/202502/06/202610-Q
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/29/202510-K
12/31/202402/07/202510-Q
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/29/202410-K
12/31/202302/08/202410-Q
09/30/202311/07/202310-Q
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/26/202310-K
12/31/202202/08/202310-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202611/05/202610-Q
06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
03/31/202605/29/202610-K
12/31/202502/06/202610-Q
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/29/202510-K
12/31/202402/07/202510-Q
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/29/202410-K
12/31/202302/08/202410-Q
09/30/202311/07/202310-Q
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/26/202310-K
12/31/202202/08/202310-Q
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/08/202210-Q
03/31/202205/31/202210-K
12/31/202102/09/202210-Q
09/30/202111/08/202110-Q
06/30/202108/09/202110-Q
03/31/202105/28/202110-K
12/31/202002/09/202110-Q
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/07/202010-Q
03/31/202005/29/202010-K
12/31/201902/10/202010-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 11/5/2026

Latest: Q2 2027 Earnings Reported 11/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2027 Cash flows from operating activitiesReported 1.25 Bil    
2027 Purchases of property, plant, equipment, and intangiblesReported 450.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 450.00 Mil for 2027
2027 Revenue GrowthReported7.0%7.5%8.0% 0AffirmedGuidance: 7.5% for 2027
2027 Constant Currency Organic Revenue GrowthReported6.0%6.5%7.0% 0AffirmedGuidance: 6.5% for 2027
2027 Healthcare Constant Currency Organic Revenue GrowthReported6.0%6.5%7.0%   
2027 Applied Sterilization Technologies Constant Currency Organic Revenue GrowthReported6.0%6.5%7.0%   
2027 Life Sciences Constant Currency Organic Revenue GrowthReported9.0%9.5%10.0%   
2027 Net income from continuing operations per diluted shareReported8.929.029.12   
2027 Adjusted Diluted EPSReported11.3511.4511.552.2% RaisedGuidance: 11.2 for 2027
2027 Free Cash FlowReported 800.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 800.00 Mil for 2027


Prior: Q1 2027 Earnings Reported 8/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2027 Revenue GrowthReported7.0%7.5%8.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 7.5% for 2027
2027 Constant Currency Organic Revenue GrowthReported6.0%6.5%7.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 6.5% for 2027
2027 Adjusted EPSReported11.111.211.30.0% AffirmedGuidance: 11.2 for 2027
2027 Capital ExpendituresReported 450.00 Mil 20.0% RaisedGuidance: 375.00 Mil for 2027
2027 Free Cash FlowReported 800.00 Mil -5.9% LoweredGuidance: 850.00 Mil for 2027

Q4 2026 Earnings Reported 5/11/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2027 Revenue GrowthReported7.0%7.5%8.0%-11.8%-1.0%Lower NewGuidance: 8.5% for 2026
2027 Constant Currency Organic Revenue GrowthReported6.0%6.5%7.0%-13.3%-1.0%Lower NewGuidance: 7.5% for 2026
2027 Adjusted EPSReported11.111.211.39.5% Higher NewGuidance: 10.23 for 2026
2027 Capital ExpendituresReported 375.00 Mil 0 Same NewGuidance: 375.00 Mil for 2026
2027 Free Cash FlowReported 850.00 Mil 0 Same NewGuidance: 850.00 Mil for 2026

Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 2/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue GrowthReported8.0%8.5%9.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 8.5% for 2026
2026 Constant Currency Organic Revenue GrowthReported7.0%7.5%8.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 7.5% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPSReported10.1510.2310.30.0% AffirmedGuidance: 10.23 for 2026
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported 375.00 Mil 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 375.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Free Cash FlowReported 850.00 Mil 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 850.00 Mil for 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 10/5/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Sohi, Mohsen DirectSell8122026235.784,058956,7955,730,633Form
2Zangerle, John AdamSr. VP, Gen Counsel, and Sec.DirectSell6162026209.281,419296,9687,379,004Form
3Carestio, Daniel APresident and CEODirectSell6082026212.001,374291,28813,493,164Form
4Carestio, Daniel APresident and CEODirectSell6082026214.643,054655,51113,956,107Form
5Breeden, Richard C DirectSell6042026209.511,481310,2848,163,348Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Sohi, Mohsen DirectSell8122026235.784,058956,7955,730,633Form
2Zangerle, John AdamSr. VP, Gen Counsel, and Sec.DirectSell6162026209.281,419296,9687,379,004Form
3Carestio, Daniel APresident and CEODirectSell6082026212.001,374291,28813,493,164Form
4Carestio, Daniel APresident and CEODirectSell6082026214.643,054655,51113,956,107Form
5Breeden, Richard C DirectSell6042026209.511,481310,2848,163,348Form
6Feldmann, Cynthia L DirectSell3062026237.213,098734,877167,233Form
7Madsen, JuliaSr. VP and GM, Life SciencesDirectSell11252025262.005,0081,312,0962,806,020Form
8Tamaro, RenatoV.P. & Corporate TreasurerDirectSell11202025257.555,0361,297,0401,466,767Form
9Zangerle, John AdamSr. VP, Gen Counsel, and Sec.DirectSell11132025265.1415,0003,977,1008,926,999Form
10Carestio, Daniel APresident and CEODirectSell10082025241.8215938,44912,356,035Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Nov 6, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Generation Investment Management LLP$510.5 Mil4.6%29ADD +10.5%13F
Locust Wood Capital Advisers, LLC$87.8 Mil2.4%27TRIM -11.0%13F
HFR Wealth Management, LLC$8.9 Mil2.2%49Hold13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Generation Investment Management LLP$510.5 Mil4.6%29ADD +10.5%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
M.D. Sass, LLC$52.2 Mil4.1%35ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Defilade Capital Management, L.P.$34.3 Mil4.6%33ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Locust Wood Capital Advisers, LLC$87.8 Mil2.4%27TRIM -11.0%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Generation Investment Management LLP$510.5 Mil4.6%29ADD +10.5%13F
Locust Wood Capital Advisers, LLC$87.8 Mil2.4%27TRIM -11.0%13F
HFR Wealth Management, LLC$8.9 Mil2.2%49Hold13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 11/5/2026