Intuitive Surgical up 8.8% on Stellar Q1 Earnings

Intuitive Surgical ISRG is trading higher on the session following its Q1 earnings announcement yesterday. The company reported an EPS $3.50 vs $3.14 estimate and revenues $495 million vs $464.70 million estimate. Dr. Gary Guthart, President and CEO of Intuitive Surgical, said, "In the first quarter, we are pleased with the growing use of da Vinci, the acceptance of our new products and the financial performance that follows." Intuitive Surgical is currently trading at $593.30, a gain of $47.77 or 8.76%.