
"U.S. Stocks" Intuitive Surgical surged 17% after-hours, with last quarter's revenue and profit exceeding expectations
American robotic-assisted surgery solution provider Intuitive Surgical (ISRG.US) announced its third-quarter performance, benefiting from increased demand for the "da Vinci Surgical System" used in minimally invasive surgeries. Total revenue rose 22.9% to USD 2.505 billion, exceeding market expectations of USD 2 billion. Diluted earnings per share were USD 1.95, with adjusted earnings per share of USD 2.40, surpassing market expectations of USD 1.98.
The group slightly raised its full-year adjusted gross margin forecast from the previous range of 66% to 67% to a new range of 67% to 67.5%, mainly due to a slight adjustment in the assessment of tariff impacts.
The group's stock price surged 17.1% in after-hours trading on the evening of the 21st, reaching USD 541.72

