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Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$527.82 +0.21 (+0.04%)
(As of 10:00 AM ET)

Intuitive Surgical - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
4
Buy
13

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Intuitive Surgical in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for ISRG.

Consensus Price Target

$524.61
-0.61% Downside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Intuitive Surgical, the average price target is $524.61. The highest price target for ISRG is $604.00, while the lowest price target for ISRG is $375.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.61% from the current price of $527.82.

ISRG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/19/23 to 11/18/24
1 Month Ago
10/20/23 to 10/19/24
3 Months Ago
8/21/23 to 8/20/24
1 Year Ago
11/19/22 to 11/19/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$524.61$503.75$442.30$342.71
Forecasted Upside-0.61% Downside-3.34% Downside-8.47% Downside12.26% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

ISRG Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ISRG Price Targets by Month

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Intuitive Surgical Stock vs. The Competition

TypeIntuitive SurgicalMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.80
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-0.57% Downside28,621.01% Upside9.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/18/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
2 of 5 stars
David Roman
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Set Target$604.00+15.73%
10/18/2024Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
10/18/2024Evercore ISI
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingCautious ➝ Cautious
10/18/2024BTIG Research
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Ryan Zimmerman
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Set Target$535.00+2.51%
10/18/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$466.00 ➝ $549.00+7.06%
10/18/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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Rick Wise
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$475.00 ➝ $525.00+2.38%
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10/18/2024Piper Sandler
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$495.00 ➝ $538.00+4.92%
10/18/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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Shagun Singh
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$525.00 ➝ $555.00+8.40%
10/17/2024Mizuho
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Anthony Petrone
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Boost Target$440.00 ➝ $500.00+5.30%
10/17/2024Leerink Partners
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 Boost Target$489.00 ➝ $502.00+5.72%
10/17/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$503.00 ➝ $565.00+18.98%
10/14/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$500.00 ➝ $540.00+11.06%
10/14/2024Truist Financial
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Richard Newitter
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$520.00 ➝ $570.00+17.78%
10/11/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$495.00 ➝ $575.00+18.52%
8/22/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$512.00 ➝ $560.00+14.31%
8/2/2024Redburn Atlantic
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E. Ridley-Day
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$380.00 ➝ $510.00+13.10%
7/18/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$430.00 ➝ $490.00+17.49%
7/15/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$375.00 ➝ $460.00+5.42%
4/19/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$365.00 ➝ $375.00+0.64%
11/17/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$318.00+4.62%
10/19/2023UBS Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$385.00 ➝ $314.00+14.82%
5/31/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost Target$350.00 ➝ $365.00+18.87%
4/19/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold$245.00 ➝ $290.00-4.27%
4/19/2023Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $315.00+16.98%
3/23/2023William Blair
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B. Vazquez
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Initiated CoverageOutperform
12/22/2022Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy$265.00 ➝ $320.00+20.23%

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Should I Buy Intuitive Surgical Stock? ISRG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Intuitive Surgical pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Intuitive Surgical
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Intuitive Surgical, Inc.:

  • Intuitive Surgical, Inc. has a strong market position in the field of minimally invasive care, providing a competitive edge in the healthcare industry.
  • The company's stock price has shown consistent growth, reaching $480.79 on the trading day of October 14, 2024, indicating positive investor sentiment.
  • Analysts have given Intuitive Surgical, Inc. a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $454.35, suggesting further potential for stock appreciation.
  • Recent insider transactions, including sales by company executives, may indicate confidence in the company's future performance and growth prospects.
  • Intuitive Surgical, Inc. continues to innovate and develop new products to enhance healthcare providers' capabilities, potentially driving future revenue growth.

Intuitive Surgical
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Intuitive Surgical, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite positive analyst ratings, there is always inherent risk in investing in the stock market, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
  • The company's stock has a high price-to-earnings ratio of 86.93, which may indicate an overvaluation compared to industry peers.
  • Intuitive Surgical, Inc. operates in a highly competitive market, facing potential challenges from new entrants or technological disruptions.
  • Market volatility and macroeconomic factors can impact the stock price of Intuitive Surgical, Inc., leading to fluctuations in investor returns.
  • Regulatory changes or legal issues in the healthcare sector could affect the company's operations and financial performance, posing risks to investors.

ISRG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Intuitive Surgical is $524.61, with a high forecast of $604.00 and a low forecast of $375.00.

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Intuitive Surgical in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ISRG shares.

According to analysts, Intuitive Surgical's stock has a predicted downside of -0.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Intuitive Surgical less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Intuitive Surgical is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.80. Learn more on how ISRG compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:ISRG) was last updated on 11/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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