3 Pullbacks Worth Buying: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG), Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP), VeriFone Systems Inc (PAY)

Stocks can sell off for numerous reasons, but sometimes the drops are way overdone. Most of the time it is smart to stay away, but when it happens to one of the best companies in an industry, you need to take a close look and consider buying. Three companies have not participated in the market rally and have actually come down a significant percentage from their highs. These three companies are Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG), VeriFone Systems Inc (NYSE:PAY), and Icahn Enterprises LP (NASDAQ:IEP).

Robot Issues

One of the most unwarranted selloffs I have ever seen happened to Intuitive Surgical. Their robotic surgical equipment is being questioned as to whether or not they are truly a better alternative to regular surgery. After taking a look, I laughed. The robotic surgeries Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG)’s products are able to do are less invasive and often require a shorter recovery time. By just comparing pictures of the incisions and scarring afterwards from both robotic and regular surgery, the robotic procedure wins hands down. Not to mention the surgeries are often quicker and less costly.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG)’s stock has fallen from over $580 to under $470 today. Intuitive Surgical has come out and defended its products and they will continue to do so. I believe all of this will blow over and the products will continue to have full approval. This would send the stock soaring and back towards its 52 week high.

Earnings Issues

VeriFone Systems Inc (NYSE:PAY)’s share price was cut in half after it pre-announced in February that its first and second quarter earnings would miss expectations. First quarter expectations were now between $0.47 and $0.50 compared to previous estimates for $0.73. Even worse, second quarter earnings are now expected to be between $0.45 to $0.50, compared to previous estimates for $0.80.

The stock fell from over $31.50 to $18.24, a decline of more than 42%. They are over 60% below their 52 week high of $55.89, reached back in April of 2012, and may never see those levels again. However, I do believe the stock could easily run back to the high $20 range. They already beat their own first quarter guidance, providing a little boost. The biggest positive was the stepping down of their CEO. New management may be just what this company needs.

The downward guidance of earnings was a huge disappointment, but with current estimates and the current share price, VeriFone Systems Inc (NYSE:PAY) is a great value at just $20.75.