Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) SVP Wadors Sells $478K of Stock

On October 23, 2026, Patricia L Wadors, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG), sold 1,078 shares for approximately $478,416.40. This transaction was reported in a Form 4 filing with the SEC, indicating that it was a planned sale.

Wadors's sale cut her total holdings to zero, reflecting a 100% decrease in her ownership. The shares were sold at an average price of $443.80 each. This sale comes as Intuitive Surgical's stock has been trading recently around $451.12, which is slightly below the closing price of $452.29 on the event date.

ISRG Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

$452.29 ▼ -19.52% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 23, 2026

Other Institutional Activity in Intuitive Surgical

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. grew its holdings by 558,099 shares, bringing its total to 1,557,940 shares worth about $633.5 million. Foster Victor Wealth Advisors added 2,915 shares, increasing its stake to 22,749 shares valued at approximately $9.85 million. Meanwhile, DAVENPORT reduced its holdings by 145,132 shares, ending with 8,095 shares worth around $3.29 million.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Stock Up 1.8%

Intuitive Surgical's stock recently traded around $451.12, which is below its event-day close of $452.29 on October 23, 2026. The stock is currently about 25.3% below its 52-week high of $603.88 and 37.3% above its 52-week low of $328.57. The shares are also trading above both their 50-day and 200-day moving averages by 13.9% and 3.4%, respectively.

Recent Earnings

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

Since August, there have been several insider transactions at Intuitive Surgical. Mark Preston Brosius, an officer, sold a total of 271 shares across three transactions, with the last sale on September 11, 2026. Additionally, Fredrik Widman sold 1,089 shares on September 15, 2026 for $407,765.

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 an Overweight rating and raised its target to $475. Wells Fargo also maintained its Overweight rating with a target of $486, and TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating with a target of $485. The consensus among analysts is a buy rating with a mean price target of $478.30.

About Intuitive Surgical

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. develops and markets robotic products that help doctors provide minimally invasive care. The company is based in Sunnyvale, California, and has grown significantly in the healthcare sector, focusing on enhancing surgical procedures.

Bottom Line

Patricia L Wadors's recent sale is noteworthy as it marks a complete exit from her stake in Intuitive Surgical. The company's next earnings report is due on January 21, 2027. Investors will be watching for further developments and any additional insider trades.