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Align Technology (ALGN)


Market Price (3/27/2026): $177.36 | Market Cap: $12.7 Bil
Sector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Supplies

Align Technology (ALGN)


Market Price (3/27/2026): $177.36
Market Cap: $12.7 Bil
Sector: Health Care
Industry: Health Care Supplies

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -68%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -108%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 22x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 31x
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Personalized Diagnostics, Remote Patient Monitoring, Show more.
  Key risks
ALGN key risks include [1] intensified competition and pricing pressure following the expiration of its key patents and [2] costly intellectual property litigation and regulatory scrutiny.
0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Precision Medicine, and Digital Health & Telemedicine. Themes include Personalized Diagnostics, Remote Patient Monitoring, Show more.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -68%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -108%
3 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 22x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 31x
4 Key risks
ALGN key risks include [1] intensified competition and pricing pressure following the expiration of its key patents and [2] costly intellectual property litigation and regulatory scrutiny.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Align Technology (ALGN) stock has gained about 20% since 11/30/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Align Technology's stock surged following its strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, which significantly exceeded analyst expectations. The company reported record Q4 revenues of $1.05 billion, surpassing the forecast of $1.03 billion, representing a 5.3% increase year-over-year. Adjusted earnings per share reached $3.29, beating analyst estimates of $2.97 by 10.77%. This performance was driven by record Clear Aligner shipments of 676,900 cases, up 7.7% year-over-year, and robust Systems & Services revenues of $209.4 million, increasing 4.2% year-over-year, notably bolstered by iTero Lumina scanner sales.

2. Increased analyst optimism and multiple upgrades contributed to the positive stock movement. Following the strong Q4 results, several Wall Street firms either upgraded their ratings or raised their price targets for Align Technology. Barclays upgraded the stock to Overweight from Equalweight with a price target of $200.00 in March 2026. HSBC upgraded its rating from Hold to Buy, also setting a $200.00 price target, while Piper Sandler and Stifel raised their targets to $220.00 and $210.00, respectively. The average analyst price target as of March 2026 was approximately $198.08, signaling a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating and potential further upside.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 20.5% change in ALGN stock from 11/30/2025 to 3/26/2026 was primarily driven by a 10.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020253262026Change
Stock Price ($)147.19177.3320.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,9834,0351.3%
Net Income Margin (%)9.5%10.2%7.0%
P/E Multiple28.231.010.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)72721.0%
Cumulative Contribution20.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 3/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ALGN20.5% 
Market (SPY)-5.3%53.4%
Sector (XLV)-7.2%28.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 24.9% change in ALGN stock from 8/31/2025 to 3/26/2026 was primarily driven by a 31.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120253262026Change
Stock Price ($)141.96177.3324.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,9654,0351.8%
Net Income Margin (%)11.0%10.2%-7.9%
P/E Multiple23.531.031.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)73721.2%
Cumulative Contribution24.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 3/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ALGN24.9% 
Market (SPY)0.6%49.3%
Sector (XLV)7.0%39.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -5.2% change in ALGN stock from 2/28/2025 to 3/26/2026 was primarily driven by a -6.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820253262026Change
Stock Price ($)187.03177.33-5.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,9994,0350.9%
Net Income Margin (%)10.5%10.2%-3.5%
P/E Multiple33.031.0-6.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)74723.8%
Cumulative Contribution-5.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2025 to 3/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ALGN-5.2% 
Market (SPY)9.8%45.8%
Sector (XLV)-0.4%42.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -42.7% change in ALGN stock from 2/28/2023 to 3/26/2026 was primarily driven by a -53.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820233262026Change
Stock Price ($)309.50177.33-42.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,7354,0358.0%
Net Income Margin (%)9.7%10.2%5.0%
P/E Multiple66.431.0-53.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)78728.2%
Cumulative Contribution-42.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2023 to 3/26/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ALGN-42.7% 
Market (SPY)69.4%45.8%
Sector (XLV)20.4%36.0%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ALGN Return23%-68%30%-24%-25%15%-66%
Peers Return41%-33%-9%-31%-15%10%-44%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-4%75%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ALGN Win Rate50%33%58%42%67%67% 
Peers Win Rate50%40%48%42%42%58% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%33% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ALGN Max Drawdown-7%-73%-13%-26%-40%-0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-4%-41%-31%-43%-35%-2% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-5% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: NVST, XRAY, HSIC, DDD. See ALGN Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 3/26/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventALGNS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-76.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven318.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-53.8%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven116.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven113 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-55.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven126.9%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven409 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-82.6%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven474.0%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,257 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Align Technology's stock fell -76.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 9/8/2021. A -76.1% loss requires a 318.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Align Technology (ALGN)

Align Technology, Inc., a medical device company, designs, manufactures, and markets Invisalign clear aligners and iTero intraoral scanners and services for orthodontists and general practitioner dentists, and restorative and aesthetic dentistry. It operates in two segments, Clear Aligner; and Scanners and Services. The Clear Aligner segment consists of comprehensive products, including Invisalign comprehensive treatment that addresses the orthodontic needs of teenage patients, such as mandibular advancement, compliance indicators, and compensation for tooth eruption; and Invisalign First Phase I and Invisalign First Comprehensive Phase 2 package for younger patients generally between the ages of seven and ten years, which is a mixture of primary/baby and permanent teeth. This segment's non-comprehensive products comprise Invisalign moderate, lite and express packages, and Invisalign go; and non-case products include retention products, Invisalign training fees, and sales of ancillary products, such as cleaning material, and adjusting tools used by dental professionals during the course of treatment. The Scanners and Services segment offers iTero scanner, a single hardware platform with software options for restorative or orthodontic procedures; restorative software for general practitioner dentists, prosthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons; and software for orthodontists for digital records storage, orthodontic diagnosis, and for the fabrication of printed models and retainers. This segment also provides computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing services; ancillary products, such as disposable sleeves for the wand; iTero model and dies; third party scanners and digital scans; Invisalign outcome simulator, a chair-side and cloud-based application for the iTero scanner; Invisalign progress assessment tool; and TimeLapse technology, which allows doctors or practitioners to compare a patient's historic 3D scans to the present-day scan. The company sells its products in the United States, Switzerland, China, and internationally. Align Technology, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

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1. Tesla for teeth straightening

2. Apple for orthodontics

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  • Invisalign Clear Aligners: A comprehensive line of transparent, removable aligners designed for orthodontic treatment across various age groups and complexities.
  • iTero Intraoral Scanners: Advanced digital scanning hardware platforms that capture 3D images of teeth and gums for use in restorative and orthodontic procedures.
  • iTero Software Solutions: Specialized software applications for iTero scanners, providing functionalities for restorative dentistry, orthodontic diagnosis, digital record storage, and model/retainer fabrication.
  • Dental CAD/CAM Services: Computer-aided design and manufacturing services supporting the fabrication of various dental appliances and models.
  • Invisalign Ancillary Products & Training: Includes retention products, cleaning materials, adjusting tools, and professional training fees for dental practitioners utilizing the Invisalign system.
  • iTero Ancillary Products & Digital Tools: Consists of disposable scanner sleeves, models and dies, and digital applications such as the Invisalign Outcome Simulator, Progress Assessment tool, and TimeLapse technology.

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Align Technology (ALGN) primarily sells its products and services to other businesses, specifically dental professionals and their practices, rather than directly to individual consumers. The company's major customers are not large, publicly traded companies that can be listed by name and symbol. Instead, Align Technology serves a broad base of dental professionals who operate their own clinics and practices.

The categories of dental professionals that Align Technology serves are:

  1. Orthodontists: Specialists who diagnose, prevent, and treat dental and facial irregularities. They are key users of Invisalign clear aligners and iTero intraoral scanners for orthodontic procedures and digital records.
  2. General Practitioner Dentists (GPs): Dentists who provide primary dental care, including restorative and aesthetic dentistry. They utilize Invisalign for moderate, lite, and express treatments, as well as iTero scanners for restorative procedures.
  3. Other Dental Specialists: This category includes professionals such as prosthodontists (specializing in dental prosthetics), periodontists (specializing in gum health), and oral surgeons, who use iTero intraoral scanners and associated software for restorative procedures, digital records, and treatment planning.

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Joseph M. Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer

Joseph M. Hogan joined Align Technology in June 2015 as President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and a Director. Mr. Hogan is an accomplished executive with extensive experience across multiple industries, including healthcare, technology, and industrial automation. Before joining Align, he served as CEO of ABB, a global power and automation technologies company, where he oversaw a 25% increase in revenues during his five-year tenure. Prior to ABB, Mr. Hogan spent 25 years at General Electric (GE) in various executive and management roles, including eight years as CEO of GE Healthcare. At GE Healthcare, he significantly expanded geographic and market portfolios, more than doubling revenues from $7 billion to $16 billion. He earned an M.B.A. from Robert Morris University and a B.S. degree in Business and Economics from Geneva College.

John F. Morici, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Finance

John F. Morici joined Align Technology in November 2016 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Vice President of Global Finance. He is responsible for managing the company's global finance and financial strategy. With over two decades of experience, Mr. Morici has held senior leadership positions in finance, operations, and strategic planning within healthcare, medical technology, and consumer/entertainment sectors. Before Align, he spent nine years at NBC Universal, where he held several senior management positions in its Universal Pictures Home Entertainment U.S. and Canadian businesses, including CFO, COO, and Executive Vice President and Managing Director. In his role as Executive Vice President and Managing Director at NBC Universal, he led all finance, sales, marketing, operations, and customer service organizations, and was responsible for overall strategy and planning. Prior to NBC Universal, Mr. Morici spent eight years in senior financial management positions at GE Healthcare, serving as CFO for its Diagnostic Imaging and Global Products units. He also held financial management roles at Case New Holland and Abbott Laboratories. Mr. Morici holds an M.B.A. in Finance and a B.S. in Molecular Biology, both from the University of Wisconsin.

Julie Coletti, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer

Julie Coletti is the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer of Align Technology, leading the company's global legal, regulatory, and quality teams. She also serves as corporate secretary to Align Technology Inc.'s Board of Directors. Ms. Coletti joined Align in May 2018 as Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Strategic Commercial Affairs, and was promoted to her current position in May 2019. She is an experienced life sciences and technology executive, general counsel, and chief compliance officer. Before Align, she served as Vice President and Global General Counsel of Danaher Corporation's $3 billion dental medical device platform. Prior to Danaher, she was Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Bayer HealthCare's MEDRAD/Radiology and Interventional Division. Ms. Coletti began her career in litigation at LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP. She received her J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and her B.A. from Rutgers University. She also serves as a director for Fortis Life Sciences.

Raj Pudipeddi, Executive Vice President, Chief Product & Marketing Officer and Managing Director, Asia Pacific

Raj Pudipeddi joined Align Technology in 2019 as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. In his current dual roles, he has global responsibility for product, marketing, innovation, business development, and clinical teams, as well as for the market development and commercial execution of all Align Technology products and services in the Asia Pacific region. Mr. Pudipeddi possesses 26 years of business leadership and brand-building experience across consumer goods and telecom. He began his career at Procter & Gamble, where he spent nearly 22 years in various leadership roles across businesses in North America, Asia, and Latin America. Most recently, before joining Align, he served as Chief Marketing Officer and Director, Consumer Business at Bharti Airtel, an Indian telecom leader. Mr. Pudipeddi earned an M.B.A. degree from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the Gandhi Institute of Technology. He is also an Independent Director at Sonendo, Inc. and a Board Advisor at Spark Venture Capital LLC.

Stuart Hockridge, Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources

Stuart Hockridge serves as the Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources at Align Technology. He started at Align Technology in May 2016. Prior to Align, Mr. Hockridge held senior leadership roles in human resources for global companies.

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The key risks to Align Technology's business include intense competition and pricing pressure, macroeconomic sensitivity affecting demand, and ongoing intellectual property and litigation challenges.

The orthodontic industry is characterized by **intense competition and pricing pressure**. Align Technology faces significant competition from established dental companies like 3M Company, Dentsply Sirona Inc., and Danaher Corporation, which offer traditional orthodontic products and alternative clear aligner systems such as Clarity Aligners and SureSmile aligners. New entrants, including direct-to-consumer companies and those offering 3D printing alternatives, also contribute to a highly competitive landscape. This competitive environment has led to pricing pressure, resulting in a decline in the Average Selling Price (ASP) for Align's clear aligner products and impacting its overall profitability. The company has responded by shifting towards lower-priced, non-comprehensive aligner options, which further compresses margins.

Align Technology is highly susceptible to **macroeconomic sensitivity and fluctuating demand**. Orthodontic procedures, particularly for adults, are often considered discretionary healthcare spending, making them vulnerable to global economic uncertainties, recessions, and downturns. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates also pose a significant headwind, as a substantial portion of Align's revenues are generated internationally. Economic issues, including inflation, geopolitical complications, and rising interest rates, have led to a "substantial slowdown in new orthodontic appointments and adult case starts in North America," directly impacting the company's revenue and necessitating restructuring efforts.

The company also faces **intellectual property and litigation risks**. While Align Technology possesses a robust portfolio of patents and actively defends its innovations, the expiration of some core Invisalign patents in 2017 increased competitive threats. Align is currently engaged in significant patent infringement lawsuits against competitors, such as Angelalign Technology, across multiple international jurisdictions including the United States, Europe, and China, to protect its patented technologies and substantial research and development investments. Additionally, the company has faced antitrust class action lawsuits, although it has received favorable rulings in some cases.

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The emerging threat to Align Technology is the increasing capability and adoption by dental professionals of in-house 3D printing for the direct fabrication of clear aligners. As 3D printing technology becomes more accessible, affordable, and accurate, and alongside the development of user-friendly third-party design software, orthodontists and general practitioner dentists may choose to produce custom clear aligners for their patients directly within their own practices or through smaller, local labs. This trend could bypass Align Technology's traditional manufacturing and sales model for its Invisalign clear aligner products, thereby cutting into its primary revenue stream from the Clear Aligner segment by disintermediating Align as the central aligner manufacturer.

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Align Technology's main products, Invisalign clear aligners and iTero intraoral scanners, operate within significant and growing addressable markets.

Clear Aligners Market

The global clear aligners market was estimated to be between USD 8.29 billion and USD 8.51 billion in 2025. Projections indicate substantial growth, with the market expected to reach approximately USD 56.81 billion by 2033 or USD 113.64 billion by 2035. North America consistently holds the largest share of this market, accounting for approximately 54.57% in 2025. The U.S. clear aligners market alone was valued at USD 2.17 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 14.83 billion by 2033.

Intraoral Scanners Market

The global intraoral scanners market was valued between USD 770.4 million and USD 824.70 million in 2025. This market is forecasted to grow to approximately USD 1.68 billion by 2035 or USD 1.6 billion by 2035. North America dominated the intraoral scanners market in 2025. Specifically, the North American dental intraoral scanners market was valued at USD 277.37 million in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 814.96 million by 2033.

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Align Technology (ALGN) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several key strategies:

  1. Global Expansion and Increased Adoption of Clear Aligners Across Patient Segments: Align Technology anticipates continued growth by expanding the adoption of its Invisalign clear aligners across different patient demographics, including teenagers, younger patients (Invisalign First), and adults. This expansion is observed globally, particularly in under-penetrated international markets such as the Asia Pacific (APAC) and EMEA regions, with China identified as a significant opportunity. The company also expects higher utilization of Invisalign among orthodontists transitioning from traditional methods. Additionally, the expansion of the Invisalign Doctor Subscription Program (DSP) for touch-up cases is contributing to this growth.
  2. Innovation and Market Penetration of Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services: The launch and ramp-up of new technologies, such as the iTero Lumina intraoral scanner, are crucial drivers. Align Technology is also focusing on expanding restorative workflows for its iTero Lumina scanners and introducing new products like the Invisalign Palatal Expander System, which has broad patient applicability. Strategic investments in areas like AI-driven treatment planning and direct 3D printing, through acquisitions like Cubicure GmbH, are expected to further enhance their digital dentistry offerings and drive revenue in the Scanners and Services segment.
  3. Strengthening Partnerships and Engagement with Dental Service Organizations (DSOs): Align Technology is strategically focusing on Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) as a significant channel for growth. The company has observed double-digit growth from DSOs across North America, Latin America, APAC, and Europe. By strengthening ties and standardizing workflows with DSOs, Align aims to broaden its reach within the dental community and increase the adoption and utilization of its products and services.

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Share Repurchases

  • Align Technology authorized a new $1.0 billion stock repurchase program in May 2025, which is expected to be executed over the next three years.
  • The company completed a previous $1.0 billion stock repurchase program, authorized in January 2023, by May 1, 2025.
  • Actual share repurchases amounted to $600 million in 2023, $353 million in 2024, and $465.9 million in 2025.

Share Issuance

  • Align Technology's executives and employees, including the EVP Global HR and the President and CEO, received and vested equity awards, leading to the acquisition of shares through derivative exercises or conversions between 2022 and 2025.
  • A shareholder filed a notice in February 2026 for the proposed sale of 7,969 common shares, which were acquired through performance stock unit vests in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Inbound Investments

  • As of December 31, 2025, Capital International Investors held a 6.8% passive ownership stake in Align Technology, beneficially owning 4,881,512 shares.

Outbound Investments

  • In the first quarter of 2024, Align Technology completed the acquisition of Cubicure GmbH, a company specializing in direct 3D printing solutions, to support its next-generation aligner manufacturing.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $401.1 million in 2021, $291.9 million in 2022, $177.7 million in 2023, and $115.6 million in 2024.
  • For fiscal year 2025, capital expenditures are estimated to be between $100 million and $125 million, primarily allocated to technology upgrades and maintenance. Forecasted capital expenditures for fiscal 2026 are expected to be between $125 million and $150 million, focusing on technology upgrades, additional manufacturing capacity, and maintenance.
  • In the second half of 2025, the company planned to optimize its manufacturing footprint and dispose of certain capital assets as it transitions to next-generation manufacturing technologies and increases automation, expecting one-time charges of approximately $150 million to $170 million, with about $40 million in cash outlays.

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Financials

ALGNNVSTXRAYHSICDDDMedian
NameAlign Te.Envista Dentsply.Henry Sc.3D Syste. 
Mkt Price177.3325.8411.6673.712.0825.84
Mkt Cap12.74.22.38.70.34.2
Rev LTM4,0352,7203,68013,1843873,680
Op Inc LTM585244251758-95251
FCF LTM491230104521-98230
FCF 3Y Avg574250204498-89250
CFO LTM593276235712-88276
CFO 3Y Avg706296358687-71358

Growth & Margins

ALGNNVSTXRAYHSICDDDMedian
NameAlign Te.Envista Dentsply.Henry Sc.3D Syste. 
Rev Chg LTM0.9%8.3%-3.0%4.0%-12.1%0.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg2.6%2.0%-2.1%1.4%-10.4%1.4%
Rev Chg Q5.3%15.0%6.2%7.7%-4.3%6.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.3%3.7%1.5%1.9%-1.2%1.5%
Op Mgn LTM14.5%9.0%6.8%5.7%-24.6%6.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg16.1%9.0%6.4%5.7%-25.3%6.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.6%0.6%0.3%-0.2%0.4%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM14.7%10.1%6.4%5.4%-22.7%6.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg17.8%11.4%9.3%5.4%-16.5%9.3%
FCF/Rev LTM12.2%8.5%2.8%4.0%-25.3%4.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg14.5%9.7%5.3%3.9%-20.4%5.3%

Valuation

ALGNNVSTXRAYHSICDDDMedian
NameAlign Te.Envista Dentsply.Henry Sc.3D Syste. 
Mkt Cap12.74.22.38.70.34.2
P/S3.11.60.60.70.70.7
P/EBIT21.719.9-5.912.74.812.7
P/E31.090.4-3.921.78.821.7
P/CFO21.415.49.912.1-3.012.1
Total Yield3.2%1.1%-21.6%4.6%11.3%3.2%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%4.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.8%6.9%5.0%5.6%-23.6%5.0%
D/E0.00.41.10.40.60.4
Net D/E-0.10.10.90.40.20.2

Returns

ALGNNVSTXRAYHSICDDDMedian
NameAlign Te.Envista Dentsply.Henry Sc.3D Syste. 
1M Rtn-4.4%-12.2%-11.2%-11.6%2.5%-11.2%
3M Rtn12.3%17.5%5.5%-3.3%16.9%12.3%
6M Rtn42.0%29.3%-3.1%12.3%-28.5%12.3%
12M Rtn6.5%47.1%-21.6%5.7%-23.5%5.7%
3Y Rtn-42.0%-32.6%-66.0%-7.4%-78.9%-42.0%
1M Excs Rtn1.1%-5.9%-2.1%-3.3%7.2%-2.1%
3M Excs Rtn19.4%24.4%13.1%2.6%21.2%19.4%
6M Excs Rtn40.8%28.2%-4.4%11.2%-26.3%11.2%
12M Excs Rtn-7.8%36.0%-33.5%-5.9%-36.2%-7.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-107.7%-95.8%-128.0%-70.0%-141.6%-107.7%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Clear Aligner3,2303,1993,0733,2472,101
Systems and Services769663662706370
Total3,9993,8623,7353,9532,472


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Clear Aligner1,1421,1821,1341,326768
Systems and Services26919118025996
Unallocated corporate expenses-804-730-672-609-477
Total608643643976387


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$177.33 
Market Cap ($ Bil)12.8 
First Trading Date01/30/2001 
Distance from 52W High-14.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$176.90$159.68
DMA Trendindeterminateup
Distance from DMA0.2%11.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility42.7%54.2%
Downside Capture122.59159.81
Upside Capture252.25144.17
Correlation (SPY)57.4%43.4%
ALGN Betas & Captures as of 2/28/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.981.921.671.441.261.40
Up Beta3.113.242.762.421.471.49
Down Beta1.871.751.491.330.721.09
Up Capture310%270%255%175%171%201%
Bmk +ve Days9203170142431
Stock +ve Days15233665131369
Down Capture43%79%68%95%131%111%
Bmk -ve Days12213054109320
Stock -ve Days6182559119382

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ALGN
ALGN6.0%54.3%0.34-
Sector ETF (XLV)1.7%17.6%-0.0642.6%
Equity (SPY)13.1%18.9%0.5243.4%
Gold (GLD)45.0%27.5%1.342.4%
Commodities (DBC)17.7%17.5%0.8412.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.7%16.4%-0.0745.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-18.7%43.9%-0.3521.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ALGN
ALGN-19.4%49.3%-0.25-
Sector ETF (XLV)6.5%14.5%0.2739.8%
Equity (SPY)12.0%17.0%0.5553.4%
Gold (GLD)19.8%17.6%0.925.6%
Commodities (DBC)11.6%18.9%0.5010.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.4%18.8%0.0943.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.1%56.7%0.2923.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ALGN
ALGN10.2%48.7%0.39-
Sector ETF (XLV)10.1%16.5%0.5047.8%
Equity (SPY)14.0%17.9%0.6755.9%
Gold (GLD)12.9%15.8%0.674.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%17.6%0.3917.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.7%20.7%0.1944.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.1%66.8%1.0614.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3132026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 228202625.5%
Average Daily Volume1.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.1 days
Basic Shares Quantity71.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.1%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/4/20268.9%22.4%7.9%
10/29/20254.9%4.0%11.2%
7/30/2025-36.6%-32.8%-30.7%
4/30/20252.0%-0.6%4.4%
2/5/20250.9%-5.1%-19.7%
10/23/20244.2%1.5%9.9%
7/24/2024-7.7%-5.3%-6.6%
4/24/2024-1.0%-9.3%-19.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131212
# Negative111212
Median Positive7.5%9.9%10.6%
Median Negative-7.7%-8.3%-12.8%
Max Positive35.0%30.9%31.4%
Max Negative-36.6%-32.8%-30.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/05/202410-Q
06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/28/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/27/202310-K
09/30/202211/04/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/4/2026 | Prior: Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/29/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Revenue1.01 Bil1.02 Bil1.03 Bil-1.4% LoweredGuidance: 1.03 Bil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Revenue Growth3.0%4.0%5.0%   
Q1 2026 GAAP Operating Margin12.4%12.6%12.8%-19.0%-3.0%LoweredGuidance: 15.55% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Non-GAAP Operating Margin 19.5% -25.0%-6.5%LoweredGuidance: 26.0% for Q4 2025
2026 Revenue Growth3.0%3.5%4.0% 3.5%Higher NewGuidance: 0.0% for 2025
2026 GAAP Operating Margin 18.0% 31.4%4.3%Higher NewGuidance: 13.7% for 2025
2026 Non-GAAP Operating Margin 23.7% 5.3%1.2%Higher NewGuidance: 22.5% for 2025
2026 Capital Expenditures125.00 Mil137.50 Mil150.00 Mil37.5% Higher NewGuidance: 100.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Coletti, Julie AnnEVP, CHIEF LEGAL & REGULATORYDirectBuy8012025109.66424,606779,672Form
2Hogan, Joseph MPRESIDENT AND CEODirectBuy8012025131.497,576996,13124,317,512Form
3Morici, JohnEVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERDirectSell2202026189.317,9691,508,6461,559,382Form