1. Intuitive Surgical Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG)
Current Stock Price as of Writing: $399.52
The strongest overall medical robotics business remains the top pick, even as its valuation demands care.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG) sits at the centre of robotic-assisted surgery through its da Vinci systems. Its investment case goes beyond selling a machine to a hospital. As systems are installed and surgeons use them for more procedures, instruments, accessories and related services become an important part of the business.
The latest reported figures show why it leads this ranking. Second-quarter 2026 revenue grew 19% to $2.89 billion, supported by procedure growth and a larger installed base of da Vinci and Ion systems. Those are stronger signs of an operating robotics business than a product announcement alone.
At $399.52, however, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISRG) is not an automatic buy at any price. Investors must weigh its growth against valuation, competitors entering the market and the possibility that patients defer procedures. It is number one because its robotics technology already operates at commercial scale. The decision on when to buy still depends on the price an investor is willing to pay.
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Disclosure: No relevant interests to disclose. This article was originally published on BioTech HealthX.
