Intuitive Surgical stock steadies after conference update

Published on 09/10/2026 at 14:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Intuitive Surgical stock closed at USD 353.24 on September 9, 2026, with a USD 124.79 billion market cap. MarketBeat also shows a USD 508.68 consensus target.

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Intuitive Surgical stock (ISIN US46120E6023) closed at USD 353.24 on September 9, 2026, and MarketBeat lists a market capitalization of USD 124.79 billion. The same page shows a 52-week range of USD 328.57 to USD 603.88 and volume of 2.39 million shares.

Conference message

At the Wells Fargo 21st Annual Healthcare Conference on September 9, 2026, Intuitive Surgical said its full-year global procedure growth outlook remains 13.5 percent to 15.5 percent and that it expects results near the midpoint, according to Investing.com. Management said the range already reflects tougher second-half comparisons and the estimated impact of lower Affordable Care Act subsidies.

The same transcript says U.S. system placements in the second quarter rose 24 percent to 267 systems, while outside the U.S. placements increased 12 percent to 201 systems. It also says operating margin reached 41 percent in the first half and free cash flow margin rose to 31 percent.

Analysts stay positive

MarketBeat lists a consensus price target of USD 508.68 for Intuitive Surgical and a Moderate Buy rating as of September 9, 2026. On the same page, the average target implies about 44.0 percent upside from the closing price of USD 353.24.

MarketBeat also shows 22 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings and 1 sell rating. For investors, the combination of a 13.5 percent to 15.5 percent procedure outlook and a 41 percent first-half operating margin is the key contrast.

Price stays below range

The stock finished September 9, 2026, at USD 353.24, only slightly above the 52-week low of USD 328.57 and far below the 52-week high of USD 603.88. MarketBeat also shows a forward-looking next earnings date of October 20, 2026.