Intuitive Surgical Stock Is Up Over 400%. Here's Why It's Still a No-Brainer Buy.
Key takeaways
- ISRG NVDA Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) makes the da Vinci surgical robot.
- Wall Street has rewarded the medical device company for its growth, with the stock up over 400% over the past decade.
- In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.
ISRG NVDA Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) makes the da Vinci surgical robot. It is a leader in the surgical robotics niche of the broader healthcare sector. The company has been growing rapidly, with its installed base of robots increasing 12% in 2025, to 11,106 systems. The installed base grew to 11,395 in the first quarter of 2026.
Wall Street has rewarded the medical device company for its growth, with the stock up over 400% over the past decade. However, it goes through frequent and deep drawdowns, which could be an opportunity for investors right now.
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