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Tax benefit
Intuitive Surgical Tax benefit increased by 15.4% to $42.70M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase in tax benefits generally follows periods of high option exercise activity.
Detailed definition
The total income tax benefit realized by the company resulting from the exercise or vesting of share-based compensation...
Peer comparison
Standard tax disclosure; highly correlated with the volume and value of employee equity exercises.
Metric ID:
other_employee_service_share_based_compensation_tax_bene_20cafcHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $37.00M | $42.70M |
| QoQ Change | — | +15.4% |
| YoY Change | — | +15.4% |
Range$37.00M – $42.70M
Avg YoY Growth+15.4%
Median YoY Growth+15.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Intuitive Surgical's tax benefit?
- Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) reported tax benefit of $42.70M in Q1 2026.
- What does tax benefit mean?
- The tax savings the company receives when employees exercise or vest their stock awards.