Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Quarterly or annual earnings results released. Often paired with a press release as Exhibit 99.1.

On January 22, 2026, Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (“Intuitive”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of Intuitive under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

Press releases, exhibits, and supporting documents attached to this filing.

d) Exhibits.Exhibit No.Description99.1Press release issued by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., dated January 22, 2026104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)SIGNATURESPursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.Date: January 22, 2026 By:/s/ JAMIE E. SAMATH Name: Jamie E. Samath Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer