Daytona Street Capital LLC boosted its holdings in Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG – Free Report) by 657.2% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 7,845 shares of the medical equipment provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,809 shares during the period. Intuitive Surgical comprises about 2.1% of Daytona Street Capital LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 9th largest holding. Daytona Street Capital LLC’s holdings in Intuitive Surgical were worth $3,177,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in Intuitive Surgical by 17.4% during the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,128,735 shares of the medical equipment provider’s stock worth $2,338,350,000 after buying an additional 611,268 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its stake in shares of Intuitive Surgical by 3.3% during the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 3,616,973 shares of the medical equipment provider’s stock worth $1,667,388,000 after buying an additional 116,292 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in shares of Intuitive Surgical in the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,335,753,000. Amundi grew its holdings in shares of Intuitive Surgical by 8.6% in the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 2,428,356 shares of the medical equipment provider’s stock valued at $1,119,448,000 after acquiring an additional 193,096 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its holdings in shares of Intuitive Surgical by 95.3% in the 1st quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,105,544 shares of the medical equipment provider’s stock valued at $970,635,000 after acquiring an additional 1,027,475 shares in the last quarter. 83.64% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Intuitive Surgical Trading Up 1.8%
NASDAQ ISRG opened at $427.86 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $390.47 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $409.62. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. has a 1 year low of $328.57 and a 1 year high of $603.88. The firm has a market capitalization of $151.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 49.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.17 and a beta of 1.46.
Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The medical equipment provider reported $2.80 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.48 by $0.32. Intuitive Surgical had a net margin of 28.45% and a return on equity of 16.91%. The company had revenue of $2.89 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.83 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.81 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 18.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, research analysts anticipate that Intuitive Surgical, Inc. will post 8.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Key Headlines Impacting Intuitive Surgical
Here are the key news stories impacting Intuitive Surgical this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Intuitive Surgical outperformed the broader market in the latest session, supported by its long-term growth profile and investor interest ahead of earnings. The company’s most recent quarterly results also showed strong momentum, with earnings and revenue exceeding analyst expectations and revenue rising 18.4% year over year. Intuitive Surgical Beats Stock Market Upswing
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts are watching da Vinci 5 adoption, Ion procedures, surgical-system placements and recurring instrument and accessory revenue as potential indicators of another strong quarter. These operating metrics could provide more insight than revenue and earnings per share alone. Countdown to Intuitive Surgical Q3 Earnings
- Positive Sentiment: Erste Group Bank marginally raised its fiscal 2026 earnings forecast to $8.94 per share, above the approximately $8.87 consensus estimate, signaling modestly improved expectations for profitability.
- Neutral Sentiment: Intuitive Surgical has gained nearly 12% over the past month, making the upcoming earnings release an important catalyst for whether the recent rally can continue. Analysts also highlight the company as a sales-growth stock, with strong projected revenue expansion for 2026. ISRG Gains Nearly 12% in a Month
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a concern: ISRG trades at roughly 49 times earnings, and one analysis estimates the shares could be about 31% overvalued even after an improved earnings outlook. Any weaker-than-expected Q3 metrics or cautious guidance could pressure the stock. Intuitive Surgical Could Be 31% Overvalued
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of analysts recently issued reports on ISRG shares. Robert W. Baird lowered their target price on Intuitive Surgical from $525.00 to $500.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 17th. KeyCorp reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Intuitive Surgical in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Intuitive Surgical in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price target on Intuitive Surgical from $670.00 to $550.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Evercore set a $430.00 price target on Intuitive Surgical in a research report on Monday, July 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Intuitive Surgical presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $498.83.
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Insider Activity at Intuitive Surgical
In other news, Director Amy Ladd sold 400 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $379.00, for a total value of $151,600.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 251 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $95,129. This represents a 61.44% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Mark Brosius sold 77 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $375.57, for a total transaction of $28,918.89. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 881 shares in the company, valued at approximately $330,877.17. The trade was a 8.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 12,370 shares of company stock worth $4,891,989 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.60% of the company’s stock.
Intuitive Surgical Profile
Intuitive Surgical, Inc develops and commercializes robotic-assisted systems and related technologies designed to support minimally invasive medical procedures. The company’s products are intended to help surgeons perform operations through small incisions while providing enhanced visualization, precision, and control.
Its principal product is the da Vinci Surgical System, a platform used across a range of specialties, including general surgery, urology, gynecology, thoracic surgery, and cardiac procedures.
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