Intuitive Surgical 10-Q 2026-03-31

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026

OR

☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 000-30713

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware77-0416458
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1020 Kifer Road

Sunnyvale, California 94086

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(408) 523-2100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareISRGThe Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filerxAccelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨Smaller reporting company☐
Emerging growth company☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No x

The Registrant had 354,162,842 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding as of April 15, 2026.

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements (unaudited):
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 20253
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 20254
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 20255
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements6
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations24
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk43
Item 4.Controls and Procedures43
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings44
Item 1A.Risk Factors44
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds44
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities44
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures44
Item 5.Other Information44
Item 6.Exhibits46
Signature47

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

in millions (except par values)March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$2,006.5$3,368.0
Short-term investments2,510.82,566.9
Accounts receivable, net1,595.61,527.3
Inventory1,945.11,840.0
Prepaids and other current assets751.5477.3
Total current assets8,809.59,779.5
Property, plant, and equipment, net5,447.95,342.4
Long-term investments3,461.93,099.2
Deferred tax assets683.81,018.6
Intangible and other assets, net1,094.7848.7
Goodwill613.2370.3
Total assets$20,111.0$20,458.7
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$332.9$255.1
Accrued compensation and employee benefits370.7648.4
Deferred revenue559.5506.7
Other accrued liabilities647.9596.0
Total current liabilities1,911.02,006.2
Other long-term liabilities602.8510.8
Total liabilities2,513.82,517.0
Contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, 2.5 shares authorized, $0.001 par value, issuable in series; zero shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025——
Common stock, 600.0 shares authorized, $0.001 par value, 354.4 shares and 355.1 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, respectively0.40.4
Additional paid-in capital11,059.910,768.5
Retained earnings6,397.77,011.8
Accumulated other comprehensive income16.543.3
Total Intuitive Surgical, Inc. stockholders’ equity17,474.517,824.0
Noncontrolling interest in joint venture122.7117.7
Total stockholders’ equity17,597.217,941.7
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$20,111.0$20,458.7

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended March 31,
in millions (except per share amounts)20262025
Revenue:
Product$2,337.1$1,890.4
Service433.7363.0
Total revenue2,770.82,253.4
Cost of revenue:
Product780.0670.7
Service160.3125.0
Total cost of revenue940.3795.7
Gross profit1,830.51,457.7
Operating expenses:
Selling, general, and administrative613.3563.4
Research and development361.9316.2
Total operating expenses975.2879.6
Income from operations855.3578.1
Interest and other income, net85.190.4
Income before taxes940.4668.5
Income tax expense (benefit)114.4(35.2)
Net income826.0703.7
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in joint venture4.55.3
Net income attributable to Intuitive Surgical, Inc.$821.5$698.4
Net income per share attributable to Intuitive Surgical, Inc.:
Basic$2.31$1.95
Diluted$2.28$1.92
Shares used in computing net income per share attributable to Intuitive Surgical, Inc.:
Basic354.9357.5
Diluted359.8364.6

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following management’s discussion and analysis is provided in addition to the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto. Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition as of March 31, 2026, and results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026, should be read in conjunction with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

We refer to the years ended December 31, 2026, 2025, and 2024 as “2026,” “2025,” and “2024,” respectively.

Period-over-period changes are calculated based upon the respective underlying non-rounded data. Unless the context requires otherwise, we are referring to Intuitive Surgical, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries when we use the terms “Intuitive,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us.”

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements relate to expectations concerning matters that are not historical facts. Statements using words such as “estimates,” “projects,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “commit,” “would,” “seek,” “potential,” “targeted,” and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the following: statements related to future results of operations; future financial condition; the goals we share with our customers, including improving patient outcomes; our financing plans and future capital requirements; our potential tax assets or liabilities, and statements based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, projections, and assumptions about the economies and geographic markets in which we operate; and our beliefs and assumptions regarding these economies and markets. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the judgment of our management and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements should be considered in light of various important factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the overall macroeconomic environment, which may impact customer spending and our costs, including tariffs, the levels of inflation, and interest rates; the conflict in Ukraine; conflicts in the Middle East, including Israel and Iran; disruption to our supply chain, including increased difficulties in obtaining a sufficient supply of materials; curtailed or delayed capital spending by hospitals; the impact of global and regional economic and credit market conditions on healthcare spending; delays in obtaining new product approvals, clearances, or certifications from the United States (“U.S.”) Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), comparable regulatory authorities, or notified bodies; the risk of our inability to comply with complex FDA and other regulations, which may result in significant enforcement actions; regulatory approvals, clearances, certifications, and restrictions or any dispute that may occur with any regulatory body; healthcare reform legislation in the U.S. and its impact on hospital spending, reimbursement, and fees levied on certain medical device revenues; changes in hospital admissions and actions by payers to limit or manage surgical procedures; the timing and success of product development and customer acceptance of developed products; the results of any collaborations, in-licensing arrangements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, or partnerships, including the joint venture with Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd.; our completion of and ability to successfully integrate acquisitions, including the recently completed acquisition of the da Vinci and Ion distribution businesses in Italy, Spain, and Portugal and the transition from a distributor to a direct sales model in those markets; intellectual property positions and litigation; risks associated with our operations and any expansion outside of the U.S.; unanticipated manufacturing disruptions or the inability to meet demand for products; our reliance on sole- and single-sourced suppliers; the results of legal proceedings to which we are or may become a party; adverse publicity regarding us and the safety of our products and adequacy of training; the impact of changes to tax legislation, guidance, and interpretations; changes in tariffs, trade barriers, and regulatory requirements (including changes to tariffs imposed by the U.S. on imports from various countries, including Mexico, where we currently manufacture a significant majority of our instruments and accessories, Germany, where we currently manufacture a majority of our endoscopes, and China, where we currently import certain materials); and other risks and uncertainties, including those listed under the caption “Risk Factors.” Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report and which are based on current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including those risk factors described throughout this filing and identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as updated by our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Trademarks

Product and brand names and logos, including Intuitive, da Vinci, and Ion, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries or of their respective owners. Additional information about our trademarks can be found on our website at www.intuitive.com/trademarks. Although we reference our trademarks located on our website, this list of trademarks and any other materials on our corporate website are not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-Q or any of our other filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Overview

As part of our mission, we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Since our founding over 30 years ago, we have been delivering on this mission by combining innovative technology with clinical expertise to advance minimally invasive care. We do so by providing a comprehensive ecosystem that includes robotic-assisted systems, instruments and accessories, customer learning, and support services all connected by a digital portfolio that enables actionable insights across the care continuum.

To ensure continued alignment with the patients and healthcare communities we serve, we have adopted the Quintuple Aim as our “north star.” Starting foremost with a focus on patients, we seek to demonstrate that our products can deliver better outcomes that are validated by rigorous peer-reviewed evidence. Second, we aim to work with clinicians and care teams to create better patient experiences that enable patients to more quickly get back to what matters most in their lives, with fewer complications, less pain and discomfort, and greater predictability. Third, we aim to enable the care teams who use our platforms and technology-enabled ecosystem to have better experiences that augment their skills while reducing fatigue and increasing efficiency and reliability. Fourth, we aim to help lower the total cost of care per patient episode when compared

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in our market risk during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the disclosures in Part II, Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As required by SEC Rule 13a-15(b), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The information included in Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, which could materially affect our business, financial position, or future results of operations. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial position, or future results of operations.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

There were no unregistered sales of equity securities during the period covered by this report.

(c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The table below summarizes our stock repurchase activity for the quarter ended March 31, 2026:

Fiscal PeriodTotal Number of Shares RepurchasedAverage Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased As Part of a Publicly Announced ProgramApproximate Dollar Amount of Shares That May Yet be Purchased Under the Program (1)
January 1 to January 31, 2026—$——$1.7billion
February 1 to February 28, 20261,357,468$491.831,357,468$1.1billion
March 1 to March 31, 2026945,757$486.28945,757$0.6billion
Total during quarter ended March 31, 20262,303,225$489.552,303,225

(1) Represents the cumulative amount remaining for stock repurchases under the Board-authorized Repurchase Program established in March 2009 (the “Repurchase Program”). In May 2025, the Board increased the aggregate amount authorized under the Repurchase Program to $4.0 billion. Authorizations under the Repurchase Program do not expire.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Rule 10b5-1 Plans

On January 27, 2026, Amy L. Ladd, M.D., a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Dr. Ladd’s trading plan provides for the potential sale of up to 619 shares of the Company’s common stock until January 29, 2027. This trading plan was entered into during an open insider trading window and is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company’s policies regarding transactions in the Company’s securities.

On January 27, 2026, Keith R. Leonard Jr., a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Mr. Leonard’s trading plan provides for the potential exercise and sale of up to 4,656 shares of the Company’s common stock subject to stock options until January 27, 2027. This trading plan was entered into during an open insider trading window and is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company’s policies regarding transactions in the Company’s securities.

On January 28, 2026, Jami Dover Nachtsheim, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Ms. Nachtsheim’s trading plan provides for the potential exercise and sale of up to 2,235 shares of the Company’s common stock subject to stock options until March 15, 2027. This trading plan was entered into during an open insider trading

window and is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company’s policies regarding transactions in the Company’s securities.

On January 29, 2026, Gary H. Loeb, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Mr. Loeb’s trading plan provides for the potential sale of up to 2,800 shares of the Company’s common stock until January 29, 2027. This trading plan was entered into during an open insider trading window and is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company’s policies regarding transactions in the Company’s securities.

On January 30, 2026, Amal M. Johnson, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Ms. Johnson’s trading plan provides for the potential exercise and sale of up to 12,472 shares of the Company’s common stock subject to stock options until January 30, 2027. This trading plan was entered into during an open insider trading window and is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company’s policies regarding transactions in the Company’s securities.

On February 5, 2026, Craig H. Barratt, Ph.D., a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Dr. Barratt’s trading plan provides for the potential exercise and sale of up to 4,635 shares of the Company’s common stock subject to stock options until March 15, 2027. This trading plan was entered into during an open insider trading window and is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company’s policies regarding transactions in the Company’s securities.

On March 12, 2026, David J. Rosa, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Mr. Rosa’s trading plan provides for the potential exercise and sale of up to 45,750 shares of the Company’s common stock subject to stock options until August 15, 2027. This trading plan was entered into during an open insider trading window and is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company’s policies regarding transactions in the Company’s securities.

On March 13, 2026, Jamie E. Samath, the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Enterprise Technology Leader, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Mr. Samath’s trading plan provides for the potential sale of up to 23,171 shares of the Company’s common stock, including the potential exercise and sale of up to 7,805 shares of the Company’s common stock subject to stock options, until May 20, 2027. This trading plan was entered into during an open insider trading window and is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company’s policies regarding transactions in the Company’s securities.

Item 6. EXHIBITS

Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit NumberExhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling Date
3.1Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as Amended.10-Q000-307133.17/23/2020
3.2Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company.10-Q000-307133.110/20/2021
3.3Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company.8-K000-307133.12/1/2021
31.1*Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1**Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
By:/s/ JAMIE E. SAMATH
Jamie E. Samath
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and duly authorized signatory)

Date: April 22, 2026