Intuitive Surgical’s $1.2B Volume Ranks 60th as Analysts Hike Targets and Institutions Pile In

On August 4, 2025, Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) rose 0.05% with a trading volume of $1.2 billion, ranking 60th in market activity. The stock has drawn attention from analysts and institutional investors amid a surge in ownership stakes and revised price targets.

Analysts have raised price targets for ISRG, with Evercore ISI lifting its target to $550 and Piper Sandler to $595. Institutional ownership expanded significantly, including Liberty Wealth Management increasing its stake by 685.3% in Q1 to 77,638 shares, valued at $38.5 million. Allianz SE also boosted its position by 437.4% to 17,365 shares, worth $8.6 million. These moves reflect confidence in Intuitive’s financial performance, including a 21.4% revenue growth and $2.19 EPS in Q2, exceeding expectations.

Insider transactions, however, showed mixed signals. Senior executives sold shares, including SVP Mark Brosius, who reduced his holdings by 19.23%, and EVP Myriam Curet, who cut her stake by 92.73%. Over 90 days, insiders sold 15,903 shares worth $7.9 million. While institutional ownership remains robust at 83.64%, insider sales may raise questions about near-term sentiment.

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