Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Director Guthart Sells $9.1M of Stock

Gary S Guthart, a Director at Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG), sold 20,095 shares on October 23, 2026. The total value of the sale was approximately $9.1 million, with a transaction price of $451.61 per share. This information comes from a Form 4 filing with the SEC.

Guthart's sale reduced his ownership by about 1.64%, leaving him with 1,204,530 shares. This move is part of a planned sale, which may indicate personal financial management rather than a lack of confidence in the company.

ISRG Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

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Other Institutional Activity in Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

In addition to Guthart's sale, other institutional activities include Foster Victor Wealth Advisors, which increased its stake by 2,915 shares, bringing its total to 22,749 shares worth about $9.9 million. Meanwhile, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. added 558,099 shares, raising its total to 1,557,940 shares valued at approximately $633.5 million. Conversely, Davenport reduced its holdings by 145,132 shares, leaving it with 8,095 shares worth about $3.3 million.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Stock Up 1.8%

As of October 26, 2026, Intuitive Surgical shares recently traded around $451.12, which is about 0.3% below the closing price of $452.29 on October 23. The stock is currently above its 50-day moving average by 13.9% and its 200-day moving average by 3.4%. However, it remains about 25.3% below its 52-week high of $603.88.

Recent Earnings

Intuitive Surgical reported a trailing twelve-month revenue of approximately $11.6 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 21.7%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) for the same period was $8.27. The next earnings report is expected on January 21, 2027.

Insider Buying and Selling at Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Since August 2026, there have been several insider trades. Mark Preston Brosius, an officer, sold 154 shares on August 21, 2026, and additional shares in September. Fredrik Widman also sold 1,089 shares on September 15 at a price of $374.44, showing ongoing activity among company insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 21, 2026, several firms maintained their ratings on Intuitive Surgical. Leerink Partners kept an Outperform rating with a target of $503, while JP Morgan maintained its Overweight rating with a target of $475. Wells Fargo also kept its Overweight rating with a target of $486.

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Intuitive Surgical develops and sells robotic-assisted surgical systems, primarily focusing on minimally invasive procedures. Its products aim to improve the quality of care for patients while making surgeries less invasive. This recent insider transaction may influence how investors view the company's future prospects.

Bottom Line

Investors should keep an eye on the upcoming earnings report on January 21, 2027, as well as any further insider transactions that may impact market sentiment. Gary S Guthart's recent sale reflects a planned financial move, and with analysts maintaining positive ratings, the outlook for Intuitive Surgical remains cautiously optimistic.