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Intuitive Surgical (ISRG, $562.47) exceeds Q3 earnings and revenue expectations

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG, $562.47) exceeds Q3 earnings and revenue expectations

Intuitive Surgical beat analysts' estimates on earnings for its latest quarter, while also surpassing revenue expectations.

The robotic surgery company reported earnings of $3.43 a share in the third quarter, compared to  analysts’ expectation of $2.96 (based on survey by Zacks Investment Research).

Intuitive Surgical had a +21.2% gain in adjusted EPS during the third quarter compared to the same period a year ago.

 Revenue increased +22.5% year-over-year for the to $1.13 billion, which exceeded  the $1.06 billion expected by analysts (polled by Zacks).

Related Ticker: ISRG

ISRG's RSI Indicator ascends from oversold territory

The RSI Indicator for ISRG moved out of oversold territory on July 15, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 30 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 30 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .

Price Prediction Chart

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where ISRG advanced for three days, in of 329 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

ISRG may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 288 cases where ISRG Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 14, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on ISRG as a result. In of 79 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for ISRG turned negative on July 14, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 42 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 42 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

ISRG moved below its 50-day moving average on July 07, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where ISRG declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. ISRG’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. ISRG’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 97, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (8.157) is normal, around the industry mean (4.723). P/E Ratio (48.886) is within average values for comparable stocks, (194.119). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.105) is also within normal values, averaging (3.535). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.021) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (13.736) is also within normal values, averaging (81.683).

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG), Align Technology (NASDAQ:ALGN).

Industry description

Pharmaceuticals (Other) comprise companies that are involved in the discovery, development or manufacturing of therapeutic and preventative medicines. They often collaborate with or acquire other pharmaceutical/healthcare firms. Examples of companies in this segment include Bausch Health Companies Inc., Icon Plc and Perrigo Company Plc.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Pharmaceuticals: Other Industry is 8.08B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 126 to 142.49B. ISRG holds the highest valuation in this group at 142.49B. The lowest valued company is HGYMF at 126.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Pharmaceuticals: Other Industry was -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 4%, and the average quarterly price growth was -9%. GCTK experienced the highest price growth at 29%, while RGNT experienced the biggest fall at -39%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Pharmaceuticals: Other Industry was 35%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -13% and the average quarterly volume growth was -5%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 58
P/E Growth Rating: 64
Price Growth Rating: 53
SMR Rating: 84
Profit Risk Rating: 96
Seasonality Score: 11 (-100 ... +100)
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