Welcome to our dedicated page for Intuitive Surgical news (Ticker: ISRG), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Intuitive Surgical stock.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) is a medical technology company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California and known for its role in minimally invasive care and robotic-assisted surgery. Its news flow frequently centers on developments related to the da Vinci surgical systems and the Ion endoluminal system, along with financial performance updates and regulatory milestones.
Investors and healthcare professionals following ISRG news can expect regular earnings announcements, where the company reports quarterly and preliminary annual financial results. These updates typically highlight worldwide procedure growth on da Vinci and Ion platforms, changes in the installed base of systems, and trends in systems, instruments, and accessories revenue.
Another major category of Intuitive news involves product clearances and platform enhancements. Recent press releases describe FDA clearances expanding indications for the da Vinci Single Port (SP) system to additional general surgery procedures, clearance of advanced energy instruments such as Vessel Sealer Curved, and regulatory certifications for the da Vinci 5 system in regions including the European Union and Japan. News also covers software and digital features for da Vinci 5, such as Force Gauge, In-Console Video Replay, and Network CCM for remote software updates.
Intuitive’s news feed also includes updates on the Ion endoluminal system, including FDA-cleared software releases that introduce artificial intelligence across Ion’s navigational workflow and integrate advanced imaging capabilities to support lung biopsy procedures. Additional stories describe demonstrations of telesurgery capabilities using da Vinci 5 and collaborations with hospitals adopting newer platforms.
For those tracking ISRG, this news page provides a consolidated view of company press releases, allowing readers to monitor procedure and system trends, regulatory progress, and technology updates that shape Intuitive’s position in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care.
Intuitive (NASDAQ: ISRG) announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the da Vinci 5 system for selected cardiac procedures on Jan. 26, 2026, expanding indications to include mitral valve repair and IMA mobilization for revascularization.
The release notes over 140,000 prior robotic cardiac procedures globally, a limited U.S. site rollout through 2026 to establish cardiac programs, and system capabilities including 10,000x computing power, instrumentation capturing 1,000+ data points/sec, advanced vessel/perfusion imaging, and an integrated digital ecosystem for planning through analytics.
Intuitive (NASDAQ: ISRG) announced that more than 20 million patients worldwide have undergone surgery using da Vinci systems, a milestone reached at the end of 2025. In 2025 alone, clinicians performed over 3.1 million da Vinci procedures. The company highlighted platform advances including da Vinci 5 (claimed >10,000x computing power), da Vinci Single Port expansion of indications, and Ion robotic bronchoscopy, used in >140,000 lung biopsies in 2025. Intuitive said these volumes inform technology, training, and system improvements aimed at expanding access to minimally invasive care.
Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG) reported Q4 2025 results on Jan 22, 2026: revenue $2.87B (+19% YoY), GAAP net income $795M ($2.21/share) and non-GAAP net income $914M ($2.53/share).
Worldwide procedures (da Vinci + Ion) grew ~18%; da Vinci procedures ~17%, Ion procedures ~44%. Company placed 532 da Vinci systems (303 da Vinci 5) and ended Q4 with 11,106 da Vinci systems installed and 995 Ion systems.
Q4 systems revenue was $786M, instruments & accessories $1.66B. Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $9.03B. 2026 outlook: da Vinci procedure growth ~13–15%, non-GAAP gross margin 67–68%, and non-GAAP operating expense growth 11–15%; tariffs estimated to reduce revenue margin by ~1.2%.
Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG) reported preliminary unaudited results: Q4 2025 revenue ~$2.87B (+19% YoY) and FY2025 revenue ~$10.06B (+21% YoY). Full‑year da Vinci procedures totaled ~3,153,000 (+18% YoY) and the company placed 1,721 da Vinci systems in 2025 (including 870 da Vinci 5); Q4 placements were 532 systems (303 da Vinci 5). Instruments & accessories revenue was ~$1.66B in Q4 and ~$6.02B for FY2025. Preliminary results include a $70M fourth‑quarter contribution to the Intuitive Foundation. The company expects da Vinci procedures +13%–15% in 2026. Results are unaudited and subject to final closing and audit.
Intuitive (NASDAQ: ISRG) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the da Vinci Single Port (SP) surgical system on Dec 10, 2025 for use in inguinal hernia repair, cholecystectomy, and appendectomy.
The clearances expand SP’s U.S. indications beyond existing approvals in urology, colorectal, thoracic, and transoral procedures and build on prior international approvals in Europe, Japan, and Korea. The company highlights a supporting evidence base of more than 500 peer-reviewed publications and describes SP as enabling single-incision or natural-orifice access with three multi-jointed instruments and an articulating 3DHD endoscope.
Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG) reported Q3 2025 results for the quarter ended Sept 30, 2025. Revenue was $2.51B, up 23% year-over-year. Worldwide procedures (da Vinci + Ion) grew ~20%; da Vinci procedures +19% and Ion +52%. The company placed 427 da Vinci systems (240 da Vinci 5) and 50 Ion systems, growing the da Vinci installed base to 10,763 (+13%) and Ion to 954 (+30%).
GAAP net income was $704M ($1.95 diluted EPS); non-GAAP net income was $867M ($2.40). Repurchased 4.0M shares for $1.92B. Cash and investments ended at $8.43B, down $1.10B.
2025 outlook: da Vinci procedure growth ~17.0–17.5%; non-GAAP gross margin expected 67–67.5% (vs 69.1% in 2024) and non-GAAP OpEx growth 11–13%; tariffs cited as a margin headwind.
Intuitive (NASDAQ:ISRG) announced FDA clearance of a software update for the Ion endoluminal system on Oct 8, 2025. The release adds AI-driven navigation to address CT-to-body divergence and integrates advanced imaging, including tomosynthesis with standard 2D C-arm, to broaden access to real-time imaging during lung biopsies. Features will begin with a limited U.S. launch and a broader U.S. rollout is planned for 2026. As of June 30, 2025, more than 900 Ion systems were installed across 10 countries, and Intuitive is supporting clinical research involving >b>2,000 subjects.
Jupiter Endovascular (ISRG) closed an oversubscribed Series B financing that surpassed its $40 million target, led by Sonder Capital with participation from Senvest Management, LB Investment, and a new strategic corporate investor. Proceeds will fund completion of the SPIRARE II pivotal trial, commercialization preparation, and new TFX applications. The announcement follows an FDA 510(k) clearance last month for the Vertex Catheter with TFX and precedes presentation of first-in-human SPIRARE I results at TCT on October 26, 2025. SPIRARE II plans to enroll up to 145 patients at up to 25 U.S. and European sites.
Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG) has unveiled new software capabilities for its da Vinci 5 robotic surgery system, leveraging its enhanced computing power that is 10,000 times greater than the previous da Vinci Xi model. The update introduces three key features: Force Gauge, a visual indicator showing real-time force applied during surgery; In-Console Video Replay, allowing surgeons to review procedure moments without leaving the console; and Network CCM, enabling remote software updates.
The Force Gauge feature measures force within a 0-6.5 Newton range, with published data suggesting reduced force application during procedures. These FDA-cleared features aim to enhance surgical precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes while reducing administrative burden through remote updates.
Intuitive Surgical's (NASDAQ:ISRG) da Vinci 5® robotic surgical system has been launched across all MemorialCare hospitals in Southern California, marking a significant expansion of advanced surgical capabilities. The system features 10,000 times more computing power than its predecessor and introduces over 150 design enhancements.
Key improvements include next-generation 3D imaging, Force Feedback technology that reduces tissue pressure by up to 43% in preclinical trials, and enhanced ergonomics. More than 120 surgeons across MemorialCare's three hospitals are trained to perform procedures in nine specialties using da Vinci platforms.