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Intuitive Surgical Soars After Q3 Beat as Procedure Outlook Rises

Investor demand rose on evidence of accelerating placements with expanding margins.

Overview

  • Shares climbed about 23% for the week following the Oct. 21 earnings release, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
  • Q3 revenue was $2.51 billion with earnings of $2.40 per share, topping expectations as growth accelerated.
  • The company raised its 2025 Da Vinci procedure growth outlook to roughly 17%–17.5%.
  • Intuitive placed 427 systems in the quarter and repurchased 4 million shares for just under $2 billion, ending with about $9.5 billion in cash.
  • Trailing 12‑month EBIT margin reached roughly 29%, while the stock trades near a 73 price-to-earnings ratio that leaves some investors cautious.