INTUITIVE SURGICAL (ISRG) Company Report

AiM Medical Robotics appointed Dr. Yulun Wang to its Board of Directors, leveraging his four decades of surgical-robotics innovation.
Dr. Wang, founder of Computer Motion and Executive Chairman of Sovato Health, architected the AESOP and ZEUS systems and led the first remote surgery, the TransAtlantic Lindbergh Operation in 2001.
AiM is advancing its MRI-compatible stereotactic neurosurgery robot toward regulatory clearance and commercial launch, targeting a $10 billion addressable market for neurostimulation electrode placement and tumor ablations.
The company emphasizes capital-efficient development, clear regulatory pathways, and integration of continuous, real-time MRI visualization into existing surgical workflows.

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Press Release

Intuitive Surgical acquires da Vinci distribution business in Europe

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M&A

New Projects/Investments

Completed acquisition on March 1, 2026 of the da Vinci and Ion distribution business from ab medica, Abex, and Excelencia Robótica, marking formal expansion of European operations.
Launched direct operations in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta, San Marino, and associated territories, integrating 250 new employees into Intuitive’s European commercial team.
Combined installed base of over 470 da Vinci surgical systems in Italy, Spain, and Portugal as of December 31, 2025.
Rolled out the Ion endoluminal system in Italy and Spain, enhancing its minimally invasive care offerings.

Mar 2, 2026, 10:13 PM

8-K

Intuitive completes European distribution acquisition

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M&A

New Projects/Investments

Intuitive completed the acquisition of the da Vinci and Ion distribution business from ab medica, Abex, and Excelencia Robótica, expanding its direct operations across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Malta, San Marino, and associated territories.
The deal brings ~250 employees into Intuitive’s European commercial and marketing organization, now led by Senior VP and GM Dirk Barten.
As of December 31, 2025, there is a combined installed base of >470 da Vinci systems in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, and the Ion system has been recently launched in Italy and Spain.

Mar 2, 2026, 12:00 PM

Press Release

Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci 5 cleared for cardiac procedures

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Product Launch

FDA clearance received for da Vinci 5 to perform selected cardiac procedures, including mitral valve repair and IMA mobilization for revascularization.
Significant market opportunity: cardiovascular disease causes nearly 18 million deaths annually, and over 2 million open-heart surgeries are performed worldwide each year.
Advanced capabilities: da Vinci 5 delivers 10,000× computing power, smart instruments capturing 1,000+ data points/sec, enhanced imaging, and an integrated digital ecosystem.
Infrastructure investment: a dedicated team and bespoke training programs established, with limited U.S. sites launching da Vinci 5 cardiac programs through 2026.

Jan 26, 2026, 2:15 PM

Press Release

Intuitive Surgical reports Q4 2025 results

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Earnings

Guidance Update

2025 revenue grew 21% to $10.1 billion, with pro forma operating margin of 37%; Q4 revenue was $2.87 billion (+19%) and pro forma EPS $2.53 (+15%)
Total procedures in 2025 rose 19% to 3.1 million, with Q4 procedure growth of 18%; the da Vinci installed base reached over 11,100 systems (+12%) and Ion systems neared 1,000 (+24%)
Generated $2.5 billion in free cash flow in 2025 (vs. $1.3 billion in 2024), repurchased $2.3 billion of stock, and closed the year with $9 billion in cash and investments
2026 outlook calls for da Vinci procedure growth of 13–15%, pro forma gross margin of 67–68%, operating expense growth of 11–15%, and a pro forma tax rate of 22–23%

Jan 22, 2026, 9:30 PM

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Intuitive Surgical reports Q4 2025 results

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Earnings

Guidance Update

Product Launch

2025 revenue was $10.1 billion, up 21% YoY; Proforma operating margin 37%, and Proforma EPS increased 22%
Q4 2025 revenue grew 19% to $2.87 billion; recurring revenue comprised 81% of total, and Proforma EPS was $2.53
Total 2025 procedures rose 19%: da Vinci procedures increased 18% to 3.1 million, Ion procedures grew 51% to over 144 000; the company placed 1 721 da Vinci and 195 Ion systems
2026 outlook: da Vinci procedure growth expected 13%–15%, Proforma gross margin 67%–68%, operating expense growth 11%–15%, tax rate 22%–23%

Jan 22, 2026, 9:30 PM

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Intuitive reports Q4 2025 results

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Earnings

Guidance Update

Product Launch

2025 revenue grew 21% to $10.1 billion; Q4 revenue up 19% to $2.87 billion.
Total procedures for 2025 increased 19%, driven by 18% growth in da Vinci procedures, 87% in single-port, and 51% in Ion procedures.
1,721 da Vinci systems placed in 2025, including 870 da Vinci 5, 107 SP, and 195 Ion systems; Q4 placements totaled 532 systems.
2026 outlook: anticipate 13–15% growth in da Vinci procedures, pro forma gross margin of 67–68%, and operating expense growth of 11–15%.
Progress on da Vinci 5 launch with new FDA clearances for cardiac procedures, rollout of My Intuitive Plus digital subscription, and expansion of SP and Ion capabilities.

Jan 22, 2026, 9:30 PM

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Intuitive Surgical announces Q4 2025 earnings

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Earnings

Guidance Update

Worldwide procedures (da Vinci and Ion combined) grew approximately 18% year-over-year in Q4, with da Vinci up 17% and Ion up 44%.
Q4 revenue reached $2.87 billion, a 19% increase, and GAAP net income was $795 million ( $2.21 diluted EPS).
The Company placed 532 da Vinci surgical systems (including 303 da Vinci 5 systems) and 42 Ion systems, expanding its da Vinci installed base to 11,106 systems (up 12%).
Q4 non-GAAP net income attributable to Intuitive was $914 million ( $2.53 diluted EPS), reflecting tax benefits from the release of unrecognized tax benefits.
2026 outlook: expects da Vinci procedure growth of 13–15%, non-GAAP gross margin of 67–68%, and operating expense growth of 11–15%.

Jan 22, 2026, 9:05 PM

8-K

Intuitive Surgical announces Q4 2025 results

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Earnings

Guidance Update

Q4 2025 revenue of $2.87 billion, up 19% year-over-year
GAAP net income of $795 million (EPS $2.21) and non-GAAP net income of $914 million (EPS $2.53)
Worldwide procedures grew ~18%, with 532 da Vinci system placements vs. 493 in Q4 2024
2026 outlook: da Vinci procedure growth of 13%–15%, non-GAAP gross margin of 67%–68%, and operating expense growth of 11%–15%

Jan 22, 2026, 9:05 PM

Press Release

Intuitive Surgical details 2025 performance and 2026 outlook at JPM Healthcare Conference

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Guidance Update

Product Launch

Hit 20 million cumulative procedures in Q4 2025, adding 3.2 million procedures (3 million multi-port, 55 k SP, 140 k Ion) and 1,900 new systems for a 12,000-unit installed base
Delivered 19% procedure growth, 13% installed-base growth, and 21% revenue growth to $10 billion in 2025 despite GLP-1 headwinds and macro pressures, led by US general surgery and acute-care cases
Launched da Vinci 5 globally with 270 k procedures, 1,200 systems, and 11% higher utilization vs. Xi, while rolling out force feedback, clip applier, hyperspectral imaging and other feature updates
Expanded da Vinci SP (87% procedure growth, 39% installed-base growth, 29% utilization) and Ion (51% procedure growth, 24% installed-base growth, 9% utilization), targeting a 700 k procedure line of sight for Ion and building a digital ecosystem with Case Insights and telecollaboration
Issued 2026 guidance of 13–15% procedure growth, driven by continued DV5/SP/Ion adoption, US general surgery trends, global expansion, and investments in manufacturing, market access and R&D