ISRG monthly performance report
Check ISRG's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
ISRG monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) closed November 2026 at $443.59, up 2.68% for the month and −21.56% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ISRG is −21.68%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading +3.22% versus its 200-day moving average ($429.74), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ISRG has underperformed the S&P 500 by −14.34%, with a relative strength index reading of 91.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Intuitive Surgical ended November 2026 at $443.59, posting a monthly return of +2.68%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.86%.
The current quarter stands at +9.09% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.22% versus the 200-day moving average ($429.74).
Year-to-date, ISRG is −21.68% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −32.30%. The stock is currently −26.54% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −45.61%.
| Period | ISRG | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +0.84% | −0.36% | +1.20% |
| 1 Week | −2.03% | +2.59% | −4.63% |
| 1 Month | +2.68% | −0.18% | +2.86% |
| 3 Months | +13.64% | −2.37% | +16.01% |
| 6 Months | +3.63% | +0.83% | +2.80% |
| YTD | −21.68% | +10.62% | −32.30% |
| 12 Months | −21.56% | +12.25% | −33.81% |
| 3 Years | +57.03% | +71.37% | −14.34% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2025 | +19.46% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +18.54% |
| #3 | Jan 2024 | +12.11% |
| #4 | Aug 2024 | +10.80% |
| #5 | Jun 2024 | +10.63% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | −13.59% |
| #2 | Jul 2025 | −11.47% |
| #3 | Jul 2026 | −11.15% |
| #4 | Jan 2026 | −10.97% |
| #5 | Oct 2023 | −10.29% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −17.70% |
| Q4 2025 | +26.64% |
| Q1 2026 | −18.60% |
| Q2 2026 | −13.73% |
| Q3 2026 | +2.25% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +9.09% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +27.14% |
| 2024 | +54.72% |
| 2025 | +8.51% |
| 2026 | −21.68% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $603.88 (2026-01-07) |
| 52-Week Low | $328.57 (2026-07-23) |
| Current Price | $443.59 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $429.74 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +3.22% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −45.61% (2026-07-23) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −26.54% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 91.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −14.34% |
| RS Peak | 156.9 (Jan 2025) |
| RS Trough | 70.1 (Jul 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ISRG's return for this report period?
ISRG returned +2.68% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has ISRG outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ISRG: −21.68% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is ISRG's 12-month return?
−21.56% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ISRG above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +3.22% versus 200DMA ($429.74).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−45.61% on 2026-07-23.