{
  "id": 15213028,
  "title": "Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Stock Is Down 25% Year to Date. History Says Patient Investors Get Rewarded.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/intuitive-surgical-isrg-stock-is-down-25-year-to-date-history-says",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-17T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
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    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/17/intuitive-surgical-isrg-stock-is-down-25-year-to/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
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  "account": "Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) shares have experienced a significant decline of 25% so far this year. Despite this underperformance, history suggests that patient investors can reap substantial rewards. The stock suffered a 26% drop in 2022, but rebounded by 27% in 2023 and an impressive 55% in 2024. Today, Intuitive Surgical stands as a dominant player in the robotic surgical systems industry, boasting a market capitalization of nearly $150 billion.\n\nFor dividend-focused investors, the company's yield of 0% may seem disappointing. However, Intuitive Surgical makes up for this by consistently repurchasing shares, which ultimately enhances shareholder value by increasing the value of remaining shares. As a result, the company has reported a total yield of 2.4% after accounting for buybacks.\n\nInvesting in Intuitive Surgical offers several compelling reasons. The stock has a strong track record of share-price appreciation over the long term. While some concerns exist, such as its lack of a dividend and recent share price decline, the company's potential for future growth remains strong. As a shareholder myself, I remain confident in its long-term prospects and have no plans to sell. For those looking to invest, The Motley Fool's premium services provide valuable stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more.",
  "summary": "I'm a shareholder, myself, with no plans to sell.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/intuitive-surgical-isrg-stock-is-down-25-year-to-date-history-says-15221205",
        "published": "2026-10-17T14:20:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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