Smith+Nephew Company Profile: History, Robotics, Financials and Stock
Updated: 7 days ago
Smith+Nephew is a British medical technology company with 18,000 employees and revenue of USD 6.16 billion in 2025. It entered orthopedic robotics in 2015 by buying Blue Belt Technologies. This profile sets out its history, robotics business, figures and listing.
Smith+Nephew at a Glance
Fact | Detail |
Company | Smith & Nephew plc |
Founded | 1856, in Kingston upon Hull |
Founder | Thomas James Smith |
Headquarters | Watford, England |
Employees | 18,000 in 2025 |
Revenue | USD 6,164 million, 2025 |
Net income | USD 625 million, 2025 |
Stock listing | London: SN; New York: SNN |
Chief Executive Officer | Dr Deepak Nath, since 2022 |
Robotics
In October 2015 Smith+Nephew acquired Blue Belt Technologies for USD 275 million, which gave it a position in robot-assisted orthopedic surgery. In 2019 it added the orthopaedic joint reconstruction business of Brainlab and Atracsys, a maker of optical tracking technology used to follow instruments and bones during an operation.
Divisions
Segment | Base |
Orthopaedics: hip, knee, extremities and trauma | Memphis, Tennessee |
Sports Medicine and ENT | Andover, Massachusetts |
Advanced wound management | Not stated |
Financial Performance
Item | 2025 |
Revenue | USD 6,164 million |
Operating income | USD 794 million |
Net income | USD 625 million |
Stock Information
The shares trade in London under SN and in New York under SNN.
Note: this section is general information, not investment advice.
Leadership
Name | Role |
Dr Deepak Nath | Chief Executive Officer |
What Is Not Covered
The names and details of the company's current robotic systems are not given in the source used, so they are left out.
Strengths and Challenges
Strengths
Three balanced business segments.
Its own robotics and tracking technology.
Challenges
Larger competitors in orthopedic robots.
A change of chief executive in 2022.
Current Catalogue Coverage
Catalogue checked on 15 October 2026: 1 associated product records. The links below are representative entries, rather than a claim that every historical model is currently available.
Smith+Nephew FAQ
Is Smith+Nephew publicly traded?
Yes, in London under SN and in New York under SNN.
Where is Smith+Nephew based?
In Watford, England.
How did Smith+Nephew enter robotics?
By acquiring Blue Belt Technologies in October 2015 for USD 275 million.
Who is the CEO of Smith+Nephew?
Dr Deepak Nath.
When was Smith+Nephew founded?
In 1856, by Thomas James Smith.
Sources
Wikipedia: Smith & Nephew
