Long-Term Elliott Wave Structure Remains Strong
The long-term technical outlook for Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) remains bullish based on the Elliott Wave structure shown on the chart. The stock has developed a strong impulsive trend over the past several years, confirming a healthy long-term uptrend. From a higher-degree perspective, the stock completed red wave IV near the 180 area, which now acts as an important invalidation level for the bullish outlook.
After completing red wave IV, Intuitive Surgical turned higher and started the next bullish phase in red wave V. Within this advance, the market completed blue wave (I) at the recent high before entering a corrective pullback in wave (II). This correction unfolded as a three-wave structure labeled a, b, and c, eventually finding support above the key invalidation level. Following the completion of wave (II), the stock resumed its upward momentum and started the next impulsive advance in blue wave (III).
Current Wave Structure and Market Position
Within the larger wave I advance of blue (III), the stock appears to have completed the first impulsive leg in back wave ((1)), followed by a pullback in wave ((2)) now counting higher in wave ((3)). Within this move, we have already completed 3 swings represented in blue followed by a sharp correction in wave (4).
Recently, the market formed a pullback in wave (4) after a sharp rally. This correction appears to be part of the normal Elliott Wave sequence before the next potential bullish leg higher. As long as the structure continues to hold above the invalidation level, the broader trend should remain positive. The next expected move is wave (5), which could push the stock to new highs and complete wave ((3)) of the larger degree structure.
Price Targets and Future Outlook
Based on Elliott Wave projections, the next upside target lies near 662, which corresponds to the 1.236 Fibonacci extension of the prior structure. Reaching this level would complete the impulsive sequence within wave ((3)).
After this rally, the stock may experience another pullback in wave ((4)), which would likely provide a buying opportunity in 3, 7 or 11 swings before the next major bullish leg.
Technical Outlook
Overall, Intuitive Surgical remains in a strong bullish trend, and the Elliott Wave structure suggests that the stock still has room to move higher. Short-term pullbacks are likely to occur as part of the wave sequence, but these dips could offer opportunities as long as the broader bullish structure stays intact.
Source: https://elliottwave-forecast.com/stock-market/isrg-bullish-trend-points-toward-higher-highs/