Intuitive Surgical (ISRG.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 20% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Intuitive Surgical (ISRG.US) – stock price at $404.82, October 2026
Intuitive Surgical stock price – price development 2026. Updated Oct 7, 2026.
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Intuitive Surgical Price Target 2026: Analysts See 18% Upside

The average price target for Intuitive Surgical is $476.34. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 17.67% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Intuitive Surgical overvalued or undervalued?

Intuitive Surgical is currently undervalued with a gap of 17.7% relative to the price target.


The current price is $404.82, which places Intuitive Surgical in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $428.71, and overvalued when the price exceeds $523.97.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Intuitive Surgical, the fair value range lies between $428.71 and $523.97.


See the full price target analysis for Intuitive Surgical →

Analyst Ratings for Intuitive Surgical stock in 2026: Buy

32 analysts cover Intuitive Surgical. The majority is positive, with 75% recommending Buy, while 21.9% recommend Hold. The average price target is $476.34, which gives an upside of 17.7% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.22/5)
Strong Buy
17 (53.1%)
Buy
7 (21.9%)
Hold
7 (21.9%)
Strong Sell
1 (3.1%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.22 out of 5 based on 32 analysts

About Intuitive Surgical – Medical Instruments & Supplies

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. makes equipment that helps doctors perform advanced surgery through small cuts instead of large ones. This is called minimally invasive surgery. The company mainly earns money by selling robotic surgical systems and the instruments used with them.

Its best-known product is the da Vinci Surgical System, which is used for complex surgical procedures. The company also makes the Ion endoluminal system, which is used for diagnosis, especially of the lungs.

Intuitive Surgical sells its equipment to hospitals in the United States and in other countries around the world. Hospitals are its customers.

Beyond selling the equipment, the company offers a full service package. This includes installing the systems, providing technical support around the clock, and ongoing maintenance.

Intuitive Surgical has sold more than 7,500 da Vinci systems worldwide.
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Key Figures for Intuitive Surgical

$140B Market cap
$11.0B Revenue
Medical Instruments & Supplies Industry
46.06 P/E
12.73 P/S
7.82 P/B
United States Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Intuitive Surgical?

Growth stock Quality stock

Intuitive Surgical is classified as a growth stock and quality stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, strong financial health (Piotroski 7/9).

Score Overview for Intuitive Surgical

💰 Value Score 17/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 87/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 35/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 46/100

📈 Valuation

Intuitive Surgical trades at a P/E ratio of 46.1, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 33.3 (28% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 12.7 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 7.8. The PEG ratio is 1.87.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Intuitive Surgical has a profit margin of 28.5% (excellent) and an operating margin of 33.6%. Return on equity (ROE) is 17.4% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 10.5%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 26.5% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 12.06 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 14.1% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 2.31%.

Insider Trading in Intuitive Surgical 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Intuitive Surgical have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took $4,787,823 out of the stock. Active insiders include Widman Fredrik, Brosius Mark, Ladd Amy L and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 19 sales. A net $4,777,470 out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net $4,787,823 out of the stock.

Latest sale: Widman Fredrik sold 546 shares at $374.44 each on 2026-09-15.

Who is selling: Widman Fredrik, Brosius Mark, Ladd Amy L, GUTHART GARY S, LOEB GARY.

Latest Insider Trades in Intuitive Surgical (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Intuitive Surgical. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-09-15 Widman Fredrik Sell 546 374 204,444
2026-09-11 Brosius Mark Sell 25 366 9,145
2026-09-10 Brosius Mark Sell 23 348 7,996
2026-09-09 Brosius Mark Sell 23 350 8,055
2026-09-08 Brosius Mark Sell 46 361 16,617
2026-08-21 Brosius Mark Sell 77 376 28,919
2026-08-20 Brosius Mark Sell 77 396 30,520
2026-08-19 Brosius Mark Sell 77 394 30,358
2026-08-18 Brosius Mark Sell 77 394 30,338
2026-08-17 Brosius Mark Sell 77 391 30,082

Who is buying and selling Intuitive Surgical shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Widman Fredrik, Brosius Mark, Ladd Amy L, GUTHART GARY S, LOEB GARY. In total, $4,787,823 was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Intuitive Surgical Short Selling 2026: 2.3% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 2.3% of the free float
Short % of free float
2.3%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
EODHD
Reported about twice a month

Short interest over time: Intuitive Surgical

0.0%1.3%2.7%
5/307/299/27
2.3% today (moderate)Last 30 days: +0.3 percentage pointsMeasured over 120 days
What does the trend tell you?
Short interest in Intuitive Surgical has been fairly stable at 2.3% over the period. Neither many new short sellers have arrived nor many positions been closed.

What matters is when the curve starts to move. This is how shorting works: whoever shorts has borrowed the share and sold it, and to close the position again they must buy the share back. When short interest falls, shares are being bought back. So it is worth watching the trend, not just today's number.
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.
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When Does Intuitive Surgical Report Earnings – Next Date: Oct 20, 2026

The next earnings report from Intuitive Surgical is scheduled for October 20, 2026, after the market closes. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on September 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Intuitive Surgical 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated October 7, 2026.

Technical analysis of Intuitive Surgical (ISRG.US) – RSI 58, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart October 2026
Intuitive Surgical technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI, MACD and volume profile. Updated Oct 7, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Intuitive Surgical, Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $404.76 is 3.2% above the 20-day average ($392.09). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 5.9% above the 50-day average ($382.38). Long term, the stock is 9.2% below the 200-day average ($445.72), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (382.38) is below the 200-day average (445.72), which is a classic bearish signal for Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Is Intuitive Surgical, Inc overbought or oversold?

Intuitive Surgical, Inc has an RSI of 58.0. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (7.465), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (6.926) by 0.539, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-19.826), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-26.543) by 6.717, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Weekly momentum is rising, though, which could signal an upcoming trend reversal.

Risk Profile for Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Intuitive Surgical, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 36.8%, which classifies the stock as medium risk. The price can swing noticeably when the market moves.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (7.465). Weekly bearish (-19.826).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 58.0 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Intuitive Surgical stock in 2026

Should you buy Intuitive Surgical stock now?
The technical signal for Intuitive Surgical is currently Hold. Intuitive Surgical trades at $404.82 as of Oct 7, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 7.465 with rising momentum (signal: 6.926); RSI is at 58.0 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $476.34 points to 17.7% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Intuitive Surgical stock?
The average analyst price target for Intuitive Surgical is $476.34. The current price is $404.82, which gives an upside of 17.7%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $428.71 and $523.97.
Is Intuitive Surgical a dividend stock?
No, Intuitive Surgical does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Intuitive Surgical stock?
Intuitive Surgical is rated as a stock in the risk category Moderate. the annual standard deviation is 36.8%, which classifies the stock as Moderate.
Is Intuitive Surgical overvalued?
No, Intuitive Surgical is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (17.7% upside). Intuitive Surgical has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 46.1 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 12.7, a P/B ratio of 7.8. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 17.7%.
Is Intuitive Surgical overbought?
No, Intuitive Surgical is not overbought. RSI is at 58.0 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 58.0 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 3.2% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Intuitive Surgical earnings report?
Intuitive Surgical reports its next earnings on October 20, 2026. The stock currently trades at $404.82. With a P/E ratio of 46.1, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is Intuitive Surgical shorted?
Yes, Intuitive Surgical is shorted with 2.3% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.
Are insiders buying Intuitive Surgical stock?
No, insiders are not buying Intuitive Surgical shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 19 sales. On a net basis, 4,777,470 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 4,787,823 $ sold. Active sellers include Widman Fredrik, Brosius Mark, Ladd Amy L and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Intuitive Surgical a good stock?
Based on our total score, Intuitive Surgical is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 46 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 17/100, Quality: 87/100, Momentum: 35/100. In addition: analysts see 17.7% upside to the price target; technical signal: Hold. Whether Intuitive Surgical is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Intuitive Surgical stock?
The outlook for Intuitive Surgical based on current data: the average analyst price target is $476.34 (+17.7%); the next earnings report is due on Oct 20, 2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 46.1 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Intuitive Surgical stock rising?
Intuitive Surgical is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 3.2% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can Intuitive Surgical go?
The average analyst price target for Intuitive Surgical is $476.34, which corresponds to a potential gain of 17.7% from the current price of $404.82. The stock has traded between $328.57 and $603.88 over the last 52 weeks. The price is 33.0% below the 52-week high, which can indicate potential if the underlying fundamentals are intact. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Intuitive Surgical fall?
The stock has traded as low as $328.57 over the last 52 weeks — that is 18.8% below the current price of $404.82. The biggest decline (drawdown) in the same period was 45.6% from high to low. Within a year, the price typically swings about ±36.8% (standard deviation — a measure of price swings). A difficult year could therefore mean a further decline of that size. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Intuitive Surgical do?
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. makes equipment that helps doctors perform advanced surgery through small cuts instead of large ones. This is called minimally invasive surgery. The company mainly earns money by selling robotic surgical systems and the instruments used with them. Its... The company belongs to the Healthcare sector, more specifically the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Intuitive Surgical as an investment.
Did Intuitive Surgical raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Intuitive Surgical. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.
Is Intuitive Surgical making money or losing money?
Yes, Intuitive Surgical is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 28.5% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 33.6%. At a P/E ratio of 46.1, you currently pay 46.1 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Intuitive Surgical go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Intuitive Surgical is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 12.06 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 7 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 14% (low). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Intuitive Surgical have a lot of debt?
No, Intuitive Surgical has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 14%. For the healthcare sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. In healthcare, 80-150% is typical — large pharma companies carry debt for research and acquisitions. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.

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