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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. Increases Stake in Intuitive Surgical
The Spanish banking group adds over 5,000 shares of the medical equipment provider to its portfolio.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:19am
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA), a major Spanish banking group, increased its holdings in Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) by 12.2% during the third quarter of 2025. The firm now owns 47,974 shares of the medical equipment provider's stock, worth approximately $21.4 million.
Why it matters
Intuitive Surgical is a leading provider of robotic-assisted surgical systems, with its flagship da Vinci platform used in a variety of minimally invasive procedures. BBVA's increased stake in the company signals the bank's confidence in Intuitive Surgical's long-term growth potential as the adoption of robotic surgery continues to expand globally.
The details
According to Intuitive Surgical's most recent 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, BBVA purchased an additional 5,217 shares of the company during the third quarter. This brings BBVA's total position in Intuitive Surgical to 47,974 shares, up from 42,757 shares held at the end of the previous quarter.
- BBVA increased its Intuitive Surgical holdings during the third quarter of 2025.
The players
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
A major Spanish banking group that has increased its investment in Intuitive Surgical, a leading provider of robotic-assisted surgical systems.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
An American medical technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets robotic-assisted surgical systems, including the da Vinci platform, for use in a variety of minimally invasive procedures.
The takeaway
BBVA's increased stake in Intuitive Surgical reflects the Spanish bank's confidence in the long-term growth potential of the robotic surgery market, which is expected to continue expanding as more healthcare providers adopt these advanced surgical technologies.


