Capital Expenditures for Intuitive Surgical (ISRG)
According to Intuitive Surgical's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $526.50M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$526.50M
YoY change
-51.4%
5Y CAGR
+9.6%
Peak year (2024)
$1.11B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$5.68B
CapEx history chart for Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) from 1999 to 2025
CapEx history table for Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) from 1999 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $539.80M | -51.4% | ||
| 2024 | $1.11B | +4.4% | ||
| 2023 | $1.06B | +99.9% | ||
| 2022 | $532.40M | +50.6% | ||
| 2021 | $353.50M | +3.5% | ||
| 2020 | $341.50M | -19.8% | ||
| 2019 | $425.60M | +127.1% | ||
| 2018 | $187.40M | -1.7% | ||
| 2017 | $190.70M | +253.8% | ||
| 2016 | $53.90M | -33.5% | ||
| 2015 | $81.00M | -23.3% | ||
| 2014 | $105.60M | +1.0% | ||
| 2013 | $104.60M | -26.2% | ||
| 2012 | $141.80M | +71.0% | ||
| 2011 | $82.90M | -13.6% | ||
| 2010 | $96.00M | +79.7% | ||
| 2009 | $53.42M | -49.6% | ||
| 2008 | $105.97M | +341.4% | ||
| 2007 | $24.01M | +33.0% | ||
| 2006 | $18.05M | -39.9% | ||
| 2005 | $30.05M | +33.9% | ||
| 2004 | $22.44M | +788.7% | ||
| 2003 | $2.52M | -56.4% | ||
| 2002 | $5.79M | +4.7% | ||
| 2001 | $5.53M | +55.5% | ||
| 2000 | $3.56M | +281.8% | ||
| 1999 | $931,000 | — |
CapEx values are taken from Intuitive Surgical's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual capital expenditures for Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) came in at $539.80M – plunged 51.4% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Intuitive Surgical capital expenditures compounded at +9.6% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Intuitive Surgical capital expenditures peaked at $1.11B in 2024; the latest annual figure is $539.80M in 2025 (51.4% below peak).
The highest annual capital expenditures of $1.11B was reported in 2024. The lowest in the available history was $931,000 in 1999.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) ranks 9th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $3.87B.
Intuitive Surgical Capital Expenditures by Year
Intuitive Surgical Capital Expenditures 2025: $539.80M
Intuitive Surgical capital expenditures in 2025 was $539.80M, plunged 51.4% below 2024.
Intuitive Surgical Capital Expenditures 2024: $1.11B
Intuitive Surgical capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.11B, edged up 4.4% from 2023. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Intuitive Surgical Capital Expenditures 2023: $1.06B
Intuitive Surgical capital expenditures in 2023 was $1.06B, surged 99.9% from 2022.
Intuitive Surgical Capital Expenditures 2022: $532.40M
Intuitive Surgical capital expenditures in 2022 was $532.40M, surged 50.6% from 2021.
Intuitive Surgical Capital Expenditures 2021: $353.50M
Intuitive Surgical capital expenditures in 2021 was $353.50M.
See more financial history for Intuitive Surgical (ISRG).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Intuitive Surgical, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $90.11B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $7.84B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $4.83B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $4.11B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $3.62B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $2.81B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $1.86B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $1.21B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Intuitive Surgical's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) is $526.50M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Intuitive Surgical capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) capital expenditures changed -51.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Intuitive Surgical capital expenditures?
- Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +9.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Intuitive Surgical capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Intuitive Surgical capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $1.11B in 2024.
What was Intuitive Surgical capital expenditures in 2024?
- Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.11B.
What was Intuitive Surgical capital expenditures in 2025?
- Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) capital expenditures in 2025 was $539.80M.
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