ISRG Stock Recent News

The latest trading day saw Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) settling at $481.73, representing a -0.35% change from its previous close.

Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) has seen solid gains of over 80% from levels of around $270 in early January 2021 to nearly $500 now, vs. an increase of about 50% for the S&P 500 over this period.

Even as some sectors face uncertainty, healthcare spending is on the upswing. Industry powerhouse UnitedHealth Group is rising above its short-term challenges.

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Against expectations of a growth slowdown, Intuitive Surgical's results have been strong in 2024, supported by robust procedure volumes and a solid da Vinci 5 launch. Intuitive Surgical's margins picked up in Q2, despite the scaling of da Vinci 5 sales. Margins will come under pressure in coming quarters though as additional costs begin to hit. Intuitive Surgical has a large competitive advantage and a long growth runway, but its valuation will make it difficult for the company to generate strong returns.

Different companies have responded to the bull market in a variety of ways. Intuitive Surgical has seen shares soar as procedure volume and revenue increase steadily.

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Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) continues to raise optimism among investors owing to its strength in robotics.