Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) Installs 395 da Vinci Systems in Q2, Forecasts 17% Procedure Growth

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Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) tops our list for being one of the best major stocks. It is known for its da Vinci robotic surgical systems and reported strong Q2 2025 results, highlighting continued growth and innovation in minimally invasive surgery. Revenue rose 21% year-over-year to $2.44 billion, driven by a 17% increase in procedure volumes and record placements of 395 da Vinci systems globally. Of these, 180 were the newer da Vinci 5 systems, up from 70 a year earlier. The total installed base expanded to 10,488 systems, a 14% increase.

The da Vinci 5 rollout is central to the company’s momentum. It recently received EU certification for adult and pediatric procedures across multiple specialties, and clearance in Japan for nearly all previously approved surgical areas, excluding cardiac. Additional approval for the system’s force feedback technology is being pursued in Europe.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) updated its 2025 gross margin outlook to 66%, adjusting for tariff effects. The company also reaffirmed expectations for 15–17% global procedure growth this year, reflecting strong demand as hospitals address surgical backlogs and broaden access to robotic procedures.

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