Intuitive reported that worldwide procedures using da Vinci and Ion systems grew about 15% in the third quarter of 2026. Revenue rose 22% to $3.05 billion from $2.51 billion, and the company placed 546 da Vinci systems versus 427 a year earlier. GAAP net income fell to $523 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, from $704 million, reflecting a $450 million pre-tax charge to settle antitrust class action litigation. Non-GAAP net income rose to $1.05 billion, or $3.00 per diluted share, from $867 million, and the company repurchased 7.8 million shares for $2.94 billion during the quarter.
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