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NASDAQ:ISRG
This summary was created by AI, based on 6 opinions in the last 12 months.
Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG-Q) is viewed positively by various experts, particularly due to its focus on robotic surgeries, which are expected to grow significantly in the future. Despite recent challenges in the medical technology sector and a weaker last quarter, many see the stock as an attractive investment for those with a long-term horizon. Experts suggest that while current market conditions present opportunities, there is a cautionary note regarding increasing competition from firms like Medtronic and the potential impact of tariffs on profit margins. The consensus suggests a need for a better entry point, indicating a waiting strategy among investors. Overall, Intuitive Surgical is recognized for its innovative solutions in surgery, yet the outlook is tempered by concerns about price pressure and market competition.
Allan Tong’s Discover Picks Both Jamie Murray and Bruce Murray (unrelated) see strong long-term growth ahead for the company as more surgeons adapt robotic devices. ISRG's market share is currently only 4%, but Bruce Murray expects the company to grow 50% next year and 20% after that. However, investors have already caught onto this stock and ISRG stock has almost doubled from the March 23 bottom; it has passed its $655 price target and is flirting with $700. Read BDX, BSX, ISRG and Stryker Stock: Top 4 Medical Supply Stocks for our full analysis.
Medical robotics? He does not know TMD-T well. He plays the space through and ETF of BOTZ-Q. He prefers ISRG-Q, if you wanted an individual holding.
A disruptor in medtech. ISRG builds robotic-assisted surgical devices that are sold to hospitals. Enjoys 85% recurring revenues. Growing steadily for 20 years with good intenational exposure. Their commerical shows a robot sewing the skin on a grape. Stock rose 8% today alone. Again demographics are another tailwind. (Also look at the IHI ETF in the medtech sector.) (Analysts' price target $460.80)
JNJ JNJ is trying to respond to the rise of robotic surgery by Intuitive Surgical, which he prefers. This take time and research for JNJ, which means Intuitive will still be ahead of JNJ.