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Mar 31

Intuitive Surgical Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Intuitive Surgical reported strong Q1 2025 results with double-digit revenue and net income growth driven by da Vinci procedure volume and system placements.

Key Takeaways

Intuitive Surgical delivered a robust quarter with 19% revenue growth and a solid increase in net income. The company saw higher da Vinci system placements, especially the da Vinci 5, and increased procedure volumes across its platforms.

Revenue grew 19% year-over-year to $2.25B driven by da Vinci procedure and system placement growth.

EPS reached $1.92, while non-GAAP EPS came in at $1.81.

367 da Vinci systems were placed, including 147 da Vinci 5 units.

Instruments and accessories revenue rose 18%, reflecting higher surgical volume.

Total Revenue
$2.25B
Previous year: $1.89B
+19.2%
EPS
$1.81
Previous year: $1.5
+20.7%
da Vinci systems base
10.19K
Previous year: 8.89K
+14.7%
da Vinci units placed
367
Previous year: 313
+17.3%
Gross Profit
$1.46B
Previous year: $1.25B
+17.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$9.1B
Previous year: $7.32B
+24.3%
Total Assets
$19.2B
Previous year: $15.8B
+21.4%

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Forward Guidance

Intuitive expects continued growth in procedures and operating expenses, while facing margin pressures from tariffs.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected worldwide da Vinci procedure growth of 15% to 17% in 2025.
  • Non-GAAP operating expense growth anticipated between 10% and 14%.
  • Strong adoption trends of da Vinci 5 platform.
  • Growth in installed base supports recurring revenue streams.
  • Expansion in Ion procedure volume contributing to accessory revenue.

Challenges Ahead

  • Expected non-GAAP gross profit margin down to 65%-66.5%, from 69.1% in 2024.
  • Tariffs expected to impact gross margin by about 1.7% of revenue.
  • Potential for additional tariff-related headwinds.
  • Non-GAAP gross margin may vary with system sales mix and China volume.
  • Rising costs related to manufacturing and global operations.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income