Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Director Barratt Sells $510K of Stock

Craig H Barratt, a Director at Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG), sold 1,150 shares on October 23, 2026, for about $510,370. This sale was reported in a Form 4 filing with the SEC. Barratt's sale was planned, and it completely cut his stake in the company, leaving him with zero shares afterward.

ISRG Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

$452.29 ▼ -19.52% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 23, 2026

Inside Barratt's Trade

Barratt sold the shares at an average price of $443.80. The stock closed at $452.29 on the same day, indicating that the sale occurred close to the market price. With this move, Barratt has exited his position in the company entirely.

Other Institutional Activity in Intuitive Surgical

Foster Victor Wealth Advisors increased its holdings in Intuitive Surgical by 2,915 shares, bringing its total to 22,749 shares worth about $9.85 million. This increase represents a 14.7% rise in their investment, reflecting ongoing interest from institutional investors in the medical instruments sector.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Stock Up 1.8%

As of October 26, 2026, Intuitive Surgical shares were recently trading around $451.64. This price is about equal to the closing price of $452.29 on October 23, 2026. The stock is currently above its 50-day moving average by 14% and its 200-day moving average by 3.5%. However, it is still about 25.2% below its 52-week high of $603.88, suggesting some room for recovery.

Recent Earnings

Intuitive Surgical reported trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $11.58 billion, showing a year-over-year growth of 21.7%. The company's net margin stands at 25.5%, and it has an impressive return on equity of 17.9%. The next earnings report is expected on January 21, 2027.

Insider Buying and Selling at Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

On the same day as Barratt's sale, two other insiders also sold shares. Gary S Guthart, another Director, sold 20,095 shares at a price of $451.61, totaling about $9.1 million. Patricia L Wadors, SVP Chief Human Resources Officer, sold 1,078 shares at the same average price of $443.80, amounting to approximately $478,416. This activity suggests a significant level of insider selling at the company on that day.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 21, 2026, several analysts maintained their ratings on Intuitive Surgical. Leerink Partners kept an Outperform rating with a price target of $503, while JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating with a target of $475. Wells Fargo also reaffirmed its Overweight rating and set a target of $486. The consensus among analysts suggests a mean price target of $478.30, reflecting a favorable outlook.

About Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. develops and markets robotic surgical systems that enable minimally invasive procedures. The company is based in Sunnyvale, California, and serves healthcare providers worldwide. Its innovative technology aims to improve surgical outcomes and patient care.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on the upcoming earnings report on January 21, 2027, to gauge the company's performance. The recent insider sales may also prompt further scrutiny regarding management's outlook for Intuitive Surgical's future.