Peers · Healthcare
SYK Alternatives
The closest SYK alternative is JNJ (2.03% yield, 8.0/10 safety), followed by ABBV and PFE. All 3 sit in the same healthcare sector as SYK (1.07% yield, 7.6/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to SYK in our universe is JNJ — 0.96% higher yield than SYK (2.03% vs 1.07%) and a 8.0/10 safety score compared to SYK's 7.6/10. Across all 3 peers, yields range from 2.03% to 5.77% and safety scores range from 5.3 to 8.0/10.
Switching from SYK to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether SYK dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches SYK on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from SYK |
|---|---|---|---|
| JNJ · Johnson & Johnson | 2.03% | 8.0/10 · Strong | 0.96% yield gap (higher) |
| ABBV · Abbvie Inc | 2.46% | 7.0/10 · Solid | 1.39% yield gap (higher) |
| PFE · Pfizer Inc. | 5.77% | 5.3/10 · Mixed | 4.70% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best SYK alternatives?
The closest SYK alternatives are JNJ, ABBV, PFE — all in the same healthcare sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. JNJ is the single closest match at 2.03% yield and 8.0/10 safety, versus 1.07% and 7.6/10 for SYK.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to SYK?
Yes — PFE yields 5.77% versus SYK's 1.07%. Its safety score is 5.3/10 against SYK's 7.6/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to SYK?
We rank 3 similar stocks for SYK: JNJ, ABBV, PFE. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks SYK on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
Connect your brokerage in 60 seconds — Infnits flags which of these peer tickers duplicate exposure you already have, and which would actually diversify SYK.