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CLAIM #33389 · Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG) · 2026Q1 earnings call · Apr 21, 2026 · due Dec 31, 2026

While Q1 results were not significantly impacted by higher oil and memory prices, we do expect those to have a greater unfavorable impact in the remainder of the year.

Jamie Samath · CFO

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graded after results covering Dec 31, 2026 are reported

How to check this claim

Look at: Non-GAAP gross margin, quarterly, for remaining quarters of FY2026 (Q2-Q4)

It came true if: Sequential or year-over-year gross margin decline attributable partly to input costs, i.e., non-GAAP gross margin in Q2-Q4 2026 falls below Q1 2026's 67.8% or grows more slowly than product cost reduction trends would otherwise suggest

Where: Company quarterly earnings release / non-GAAP reconciliation and management commentary on Q2-Q4 2026 earnings calls

In context

s compared to $1.6 million last year, driven both by a higher mix of da Vinci 5 systems and dual-console systems, partially offset by higher trade-ins. Lease buyout revenue was $51 million as compared to $39 million last quarter and last year. Quarter 1 service revenue increased 19% to $434 million, reflecting an increase of the da Vinci installed base of 12% and the Ion installed base of 22%. Service revenue per system for our da Vinci installed base increased 6% year-over-year, primarily reflecting a higher mix of da Vinci 5 systems. Turning now to the rest of the P&L. Non-GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 67.8%, an increase from 66.4% in Q1 of last year. The year-over-year increase reflects product cost reductions and fixed overhead leverage, partly offset by the impact of tariffs. While Q1 results were not significantly impacted by higher oil and memory prices, we do expect those to have a greater unfavorable impact in the remainder of the year. During the quarter, our da Vinci 5 system achieved contribution margins comparable with our Xi system, and our Ion platform achieved contribution margins that are close to the corporate average, reflecting significant efforts by our engineering and operations teams. Continuing initiatives to further improve gross margins, excluding the impact of tariffs, are focused on leverage of fixed overhead, improving product and service margins for da Vinci 5 and additional reductions to product costs for our SP and Ion platforms. Future gross margins will reflect our execution on these initiatives, competitive pricing dynamics, global tariff rates and product, regional and trade-in mix. Quarter 1 non-GAAP operating expenses increased 10% year-over-year, a little lower than our expectations due to t

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SEC filings for ISRG · Claim quote is verbatim from the 2026Q1 earnings call.