Vanguard Capital Management Discloses 7.49% Stake in Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG)

On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G disclosing a new significant stake in Intuitive Surgical Inc (ISRG). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Vanguard reported beneficial ownership of 26,601,419 shares of common stock, representing a 7.49% ownership stake in the company. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 26,601,419 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 3,521,929 shares. This position includes holdings by various Vanguard affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. The filing was made under Rule 13d-1(b), certifying that the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. This marks a substantial increase from a previously reported 0% position, establishing Vanguard as a major institutional shareholder in the robotic-assisted surgery leader. The total value of the holding is estimated at approximately $12.18 billion based on the reported figures.