3 Things About Intuitive Surgical That Smart Investors Know.

Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) has made many investors richer this year and over the years. The stock has climbed more than 20% year to date. And it's advanced 348% over the past five years. That's about three times more than the S&P 500 during that period.

At the same time, the maker of robotic surgical systems generally has grown profit, revenue, and cash. And Intuitive reported third-quarter earnings this week, surpassing estimates for at least the fourth consecutive quarter. All of this sounds great. But there's even more. Let's take a look at three things smart investors know about this winning company.

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