Intuitive Surgical Inc.
Here’s whether Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG) is worth buying in 2026 — based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs. the S&P 500. Our current read: Bearish.
Concerns: trading below the 200-day MA (long-term downtrend); below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative); 50-day MA is falling (-3.98% over 10 days); RSI 22 — oversold; weak 1-year return of -30.9%; 3-month momentum negative (-30.0%); rising volume on a downtrend (distribution, 1.53x avg). Currently 44.1% off its 52-week high. Score: -7/7.
ISRG is trading below its 200-day MA ($483.98) — a key warning sign the longer-term trend is under pressure. An RSI of 21.6 has dropped into oversold territory, which has historically preceded short-term bounces. The 1-year return of -30.9% compares to +16.5% for SPY (trailed the market by 47.4%). The current 44.1% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.