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18 Jul 2026, 12:15 UTC · 2h ago
Why Intuitive Surgical's Strong Quarter Still Spooked Investors
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18 Jul 2026, 12:15 UTC · 2h ago
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Intuitive Surgical maintained its full-year guidance for da Vinci procedures (13.5% to 15.5%), signaling its slowest growth in several years. — The lack of a guidance raise is the primary driver for the 10% after-hours price drop, as markets penalize slowing growth for high-multiple stocks.
-0.80The company reported Q2 2026 revenue of $2.89 billion, a 19% increase year-over-year, with non-GAAP net income of $1 billion. — Strong absolute financial growth and profitability demonstrate continued fundamental strength despite the guidance concerns.
+0.40The stock has fallen below its 200-week simple moving average for the first time in years, breaking a long-term support level. — Technical breakdowns often trigger further selling momentum and signal a shift in long-term investor sentiment.
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Worldwide da Vinci procedure growth was approximately 15% year-over-year for the second quarter. — Confirms that the core driver of recurring revenue (procedures) is still growing at a healthy double-digit pace.
+0.30The company placed 468 da Vinci surgical systems in Q2, including 246 da Vinci 5 systems, up from 180 in the prior year. — Increased adoption of the newest model (da Vinci 5) suggests strong product cycle momentum and future revenue streams.
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The company trimmed its full-year outlook, implying fewer surgical procedures.
Despite strong Q2 earnings and revenue growth, the stock fell due to a failure to raise full-year guidance and a break in long-term technical support.
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[a_to_b] Intuitive Surgical provides robotic surgical systems used in procedures at HCA Healthcare facilities.
[mutual] Both companies are identified as being in the medical device sector.
[mutual] Both companies operate within the medical device sector.
[mutual] Both companies operate within the medical device sector.
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