Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) is announcing its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday. Wall Street expects $1.79 in EPS and $2.25 billion in revenues as the company reports after market hours.The stock is up 63.75% over the past year, 16.06% YTD. Intuitive Surgical enters earnings season at record highs, with shares recently hitting an all-time high of $615.99. The company's expansion in southern Europe, acquiring da Vinci and Ion distribution businesses, strengthens its direct presence and customer reach. CEO Gary Guthart highlighted the move as key to deepening market understanding.

With Intuitive Surgical trading at peak levels, investors will be watching earnings for signs of continued growth and market penetration.Read More: Intuitive Surgical Expands Direct Reach: Plans Acquiring Key European da Vinci And Ion ...Full story available on Benzinga.com