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Excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans

Intuitive Surgical Excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans decreased by 49.6% to $73.30M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryOther
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher levels of employee stock plan activity or favorable stock price performance at the time of exercise.

Detailed definition

Captures the tax benefit realized when the actual tax deduction from employee stock-based compensation exercises exceeds...

Peer comparison

Standard line item in tax reconciliations for companies with significant equity-based compensation.

Metric ID: other_effective_income_tax_rate_reconciliation_share_bas_ae4632

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$145.40M$73.30M
QoQ Change-49.6%
YoY Change-49.6%
Range$73.30M$145.40M
Avg YoY Growth-49.6%
Median YoY Growth-49.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intuitive Surgical's excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans?
Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) reported excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans of $73.30M in Q1 2026.
What does excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans mean?
The tax savings generated from employee stock option exercises and share settlements.