Intuitive Surgical CEO Rosa nets shares from RSU vest

INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC Chief Executive Officer David J. Rosa reported routine equity compensation activity.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC Chief Executive Officer David J. Rosa reported routine equity compensation activity. On July 10, 2026, 1,910 Restricted Stock Units vested and converted into common stock, with 947 shares withheld at $411.55 per share to cover statutory taxes. Following these transactions, Rosa holds 246,856 common shares directly and 5,730 RSUs.

Filing Explained

The filing records CEO RSU vesting and tax withholding, not an open-market sale, with 246,856 direct shares reported afterward.

The Intuitive Surgical CEO’s July 13 Form 4 reports that 1,910 restricted stock units vested and converted one-for-one into common stock on July 10, 2026; 947 shares were withheld for statutory taxes, and the filing reports 246,856 directly held common shares afterward.

The filing’s M code is defined for an option or derivative exercise, while its explanation describes this transaction as RSUs vesting and converting into common stock; the F code identifies shares withheld for taxes on vesting.

The filing also reports 5,730 RSUs remaining, with vesting scheduled at 25% on the first anniversary of the grant date and annually thereafter over four years.

No open-market sale appears in the supplied transaction tables; the reported transactions are M and F.

The filing’s remaining-RSU balance and vesting schedule are the specific items to revisit at later Form 4 filings.

Insider Trade Summary

1,910 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider Rosa David J.

Role Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units F2	1,910	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock F1	1,910	$0.00	$0.00
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1	947	$411.55	$390K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 5,730 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 246,856 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. RSUs vest 25% per year over a four year period, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date. RSUs convert into common stock on the vest date on a one-for-one basis. 25% of the shares have been released and a portion of the shares were held back to cover the statutory tax withholding requirements. The net shares were deposited into the holders account.
2. F2. Each RSU granted represents a contingent right to receive one share of Intuitive Surgical common stock. The grant vests 25% on the first anniversary of the date of grant and annually thereafter, over a four year period.

Key Figures

RSUs converted to common stock: 1,910 shares Shares withheld for taxes: 947 shares Tax withholding reference price: $411.55 per share +3 more

6 metrics

RSUs converted to common stock 1,910 shares Restricted Stock Units vested and converted on July 10, 2026

Shares withheld for taxes 947 shares Common shares withheld to satisfy statutory tax withholding requirements

Tax withholding reference price $411.55 per share Price used for the tax-withholding disposition of 947 shares

Common shares held after transactions 247,803 shares Direct ownership of Intuitive Surgical common stock following July 10, 2026 activity

RSUs held after transactions 5,730 units Restricted Stock Units remaining after the RSU conversion on July 10, 2026

RSU vesting schedule 25% per year over 4 years RSUs vest annually starting on the first anniversary of the grant date

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, statutory tax withholding requirements, derivative security, contingent right

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"RSUs vest 25% per year over a four year period, commencing"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

statutory tax withholding requirements financial

"a portion of the shares were held back to cover the statutory tax withholding requirements"

derivative security financial

"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""

A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.

contingent right financial

"Each RSU granted represents a contingent right to receive one share"

FAQ

What insider activity did Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) CEO David J. Rosa report?

David J. Rosa reported vesting of 1,910 RSUs that converted into common stock. Of these, 947 shares were withheld to satisfy statutory tax obligations, with the remaining shares deposited into his account as part of routine equity compensation.

How many Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) shares were withheld for taxes in Rosa’s filing?

The filing shows 947 common shares were disposed of through tax withholding at $411.55 per share. This was a non-market transaction to cover statutory tax requirements tied to the RSU vesting, not an open-market sale.

How many Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) shares did Rosa receive from RSU vesting?

On July 10, 2026, 1,910 Restricted Stock Units vested and converted into an equal number of common shares. After 947 shares were withheld for taxes, the net remaining shares were deposited into Rosa’s account as part of his compensation.

What are David J. Rosa’s current Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) share and RSU holdings?

After the reported transactions, Rosa directly holds 247,803 shares of Intuitive Surgical common stock. He also retains 5,730 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), which represent additional contingent rights to receive common shares as they vest over time.

Was there any open-market buying or selling by Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) CEO Rosa?

The reported activity consists of RSU vesting and related tax withholding, not open-market trades. Shares were acquired through derivative exercise and a portion was automatically withheld to cover taxes, a standard administrative mechanism in stock-based compensation.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Rosa David J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1020 KIFER ROAD

(Street)

SUNNYVALE CALIFORNIA 94086

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC [ ISRG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/10/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/10/2026		M(1)		1,910	A	$0.0	247,803	D
Common Stock	07/10/2026		F(1)		947	D	$411.55	246,856	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	$0.0	07/10/2026		M			1,910	(2)	(2)	Common Stock	1,910	$0.0	5,730	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. RSUs vest 25% per year over a four year period, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date. RSUs convert into common stock on the vest date on a one-for-one basis. 25% of the shares have been released and a portion of the shares were held back to cover the statutory tax withholding requirements. The net shares were deposited into the holders account.

2. Each RSU granted represents a contingent right to receive one share of Intuitive Surgical common stock. The grant vests 25% on the first anniversary of the date of grant and annually thereafter, over a four year period.

	By: Stephanie Lim-Ignacio For: Rosa, David Joseph	07/13/2026
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