Intuitive Surgical Q1 Profit Misses Estimates - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG), the industry leader in robotic-assisted surgery, reported first-quarter net income of $97.0 million or $2.57 per share, compared to $44.3 million or $1.13 per share, prior year. First quarter 2015 non-GAAP net income was $135 million, or $3.57 per share.

On average, 15 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $3.87 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenue increased to $532.1 million from $464.7 million last year. Analysts expected revenue of $535.57 million for the quarter.