Intuitive Surgical Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Company Overview - Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) has a market cap of $205.2 billion and is recognized as the global leader in robotic-assisted, minimally invasive surgery, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California [1] Financial Performance - Analysts expect Intuitive Surgical to report an EPS of $1.83 for fiscal Q4 2025, which is a decrease of 5.2% from $1.93 in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, the anticipated EPS is $6.93, reflecting a 6.9% increase from $6.48 in fiscal 2024, with further growth expected to $7.79 in fiscal 2026, a 12.4% year-over-year increase [3] Stock Performance - Over the past 52 weeks, shares of Intuitive Surgical have increased by 10.6%, which is lower than the S&P 500 Index's gain of 16% and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund's return of 12.5% during the same period [4] - On December 11, shares fell more than 1% after Citigroup downgraded the stock from "Buy" to "Neutral," indicating a more cautious outlook despite strong fundamentals [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus view on ISRG stock is cautiously optimistic, with a "Moderate Buy" rating. Among 29 analysts, 18 recommend a "Strong Buy," 2 suggest a "Moderate Buy," 8 advise a "Hold," and 1 has a "Strong Sell" rating [6] - The average analyst price target for Intuitive Surgical is $614.04, suggesting a potential upside of 5.9% from current price levels [6]