ISRG Rises 0.67% as Trading Volume Falls to 134th Rank Amid Institutional Splits

On August 15, 2025, Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) closed with a 0.67% gain, trading on a volume of $690 million, a 23.76% decline from the prior day’s activity. The stock ranked 134th in trading volume among listed equities.

The Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund increased its stake in ISRG by 5.6% during the first quarter, holding 71,779 shares valued at $35.55 million. This move highlights institutional confidence in the medical technology company’s long-term prospects. Conversely, several institutional investors reduced positions, including Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management UK Ltd., which sold 3,900 shares, and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board, which offloaded shares. Insider activity also drew attention, with senior vice president Mark Brosius and executive Gary S. Guthart each reducing their holdings by 19.23% and 13.13%, respectively, in recent months.

Analyst sentiment remains cautiously optimistic. Evercore ISI raised its price target to $550, while BTIG Research set a $571 target with a "buy" rating. However, some firms, including Barclays, trimmed their price objectives, reflecting divergent views on valuation. The stock currently holds a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating, with an average target price of $595.95.

A strategy of purchasing the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day yielded a total profit of $2,550 from 2022 to the present. The approach experienced a maximum drawdown of -15.4% on October 27, 2022, underscoring market volatility during the period.