How does ISRG's Q1 2025 forecast compare to past performance?

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) is forecasted to report earnings per share (EPS) of $1.36 for the first quarter of 2025, which is slightly below the EPS of $1.88 reported in the same quarter of the previous year. Additionally, the estimated revenue for Q1 2025 is $2.18 billion, compared to the actual revenue of $2.41 billion in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.