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Mentor, Ohio-based STERIS plc (STE) provides infection prevention products and services. Valued at $22 billion by market cap, the company offers sterilizers, washers, surgical tables, lights and equipment management systems, and endoscopy accessories.
Shares of this infection prevention products and services provider have underperformed the broader market over the past year. STE has declined 5.1% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 17%. However, in 2025, STE stock is up 8.9%, surpassing the SPX’s 1.3% rise on a YTD basis.