Align Technology (ALGN) Stock Overview
Provides Invisalign clear aligners, Vivera retainers, and iTero intraoral scanners and services in the United States, Switzerland, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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US$154.62
FV
8.9% overvalued intrinsic discount4.80%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$168.39 |
| 52 Week High | US$208.31 |
| 52 Week Low | US$122.00 |
| Beta | 1.69 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.91% |
| 3 Month Change | -10.24% |
| 1 Year Change | -6.93% |
| 3 Year Change | -43.13% |
| 5 Year Change | -69.58% |
| Change since IPO | 872.65% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Apr 21
ALGN: Higher Fair Value Will Follow Renewed Bullish Rating And Governance Catalyst
The analyst fair value estimate for Align Technology moves to $240 from $225, with analysts pointing to recent Street research that reflects updated views on revenue growth, margins, and P/E assumptions following multiple price target raises and positive rating actions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Align Technology has leaned more constructive, with several bullish analysts updating their views on the company and its valuation framework.
Narrative Update • Apr 07
ALGN: Post Conflict Recovery And Elliott Involvement Will Drive Bullish Repricing
The analyst price target for Align Technology holds at $200, as analysts point to an improved risk/reward skew after the recent pullback and highlight the company as well positioned once regional conflict pressures ease. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the recent pullback as improving the setup for Align Technology, with the stock trading below its February levels after a 15% decline linked to Middle East conflict headlines.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 21
ALGN: Higher Fair Value Will Follow Renewed Bullish Rating And Governance Catalyst
The analyst fair value estimate for Align Technology moves to $240 from $225, with analysts pointing to recent Street research that reflects updated views on revenue growth, margins, and P/E assumptions following multiple price target raises and positive rating actions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Align Technology has leaned more constructive, with several bullish analysts updating their views on the company and its valuation framework.Narrative Update • Apr 07
ALGN: Post Conflict Recovery And Elliott Involvement Will Drive Bullish Repricing
The analyst price target for Align Technology holds at $200, as analysts point to an improved risk/reward skew after the recent pullback and highlight the company as well positioned once regional conflict pressures ease. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the recent pullback as improving the setup for Align Technology, with the stock trading below its February levels after a 15% decline linked to Middle East conflict headlines.Seeking Alpha • Mar 24
Align Technology: Only International Growth Can Save Them Now (Downgrade)
Summary Align Technology (ALGN) is downgraded to a hold as recent share gains have priced in much of the near-term upside. ALGN faces stagnating revenue, declining margins, and potential market share erosion in clear aligners, especially in North America. International markets, particularly Latin America and APAC, offer double-digit volume growth potential, but North American saturation limits overall growth. Strong balance sheet, robust free cash flow, and ongoing buybacks provide stability, but lack of a clear path to double-digit growth tempers enthusiasm. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Mar 23
ALGN: Post Conflict Demand Recovery And Elliott Engagement Will Shape Bullish Risk Reward
Align Technology's analyst fair value estimate has shifted modestly higher to about $201.69 from $198.67, as analysts point to an improved risk and reward setup following recent share weakness and a series of price target increases. These include a reiterated $200 target alongside an upgrade to Overweight at Barclays, as well as similar upward moves from several other firms.Narrative Update • Mar 08
ALGN: Higher Fair Value Will Reflect Stronger Revenue And Margin Assumptions
The analyst fair value estimate for Align Technology has moved to $225 from $220, with the shift supported by recent price target increases across multiple firms and updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and a lower future P/E, partially offset by a higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has centered on higher price targets and at least one fresh upgrade, which together align with the updated fair value estimate of US$225.Narrative Update • Feb 22
ALGN: Margin Execution And P/E Expectations Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook
Align Technology's analyst price target has moved higher, with fair value estimates shifting from about $184 to roughly $199. Analysts are factoring in slightly stronger margin assumptions and a higher future P/E multiple, supported by a series of recent price target increases across major firms.
Narrative Update • Feb 08
ALGN: Future Multiple Compression Risk Will Test Execution Dependent Story
Analysts have lifted their price expectations for Align Technology, reflected in a higher implied fair value from about $140.00 to roughly $152.60, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profitability and future P/E multiples in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research activity around Align Technology has centered on revisiting fair value frameworks, with several firms adjusting price targets based on updated views of revenue potential, profitability and appropriate P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Jan 25
ALGN: Q3 Volume Strength And Visibility Concerns Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Align Technology up by about $3 to $183.87, citing recent price target increases that reflect improved confidence in the company’s volume trends and revenue visibility following Q3 results. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Align Technology highlights a mix of optimism on execution following Q3 and ongoing caution around demand visibility and expectations for upcoming quarters.Narrative Update • Jan 10
ALGN: Q3 Volume Strength And Cautious Outlook Will Shape Fairly Balanced Expectations
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Align Technology is now framed by a modestly higher intrinsic value estimate of about $180.47 per share, as analysts weigh recent target revisions around $200 and $170 against updated assumptions for growth, margins and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Align Technology reflects a mix of renewed confidence in execution and ongoing caution around revenue visibility and the path to growth.Analysis Article • Jan 04
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Align Technology (NASDAQ:ALGN)
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Narrative Update • Dec 21
ALGN: Q3 Volume Gains Will Support Renewed Confidence In Upcoming Revenue Ramp
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Align Technology to $200 from $190, reflecting improved confidence in management's restored revenue visibility and Q4 execution following broad-based Q3 volume upside, even as valuation assumptions and long term growth forecasts remain largely unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Align Technology reflects a more constructive stance on near term execution, balanced by lingering questions around the durability of growth and visibility into 2025.Narrative Update • Dec 07
ALGN: Q3 Volume Strength Will Support Confidence In Upcoming Revenue Ramp
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Align Technology modestly higher, by roughly $4 to about $184, as stronger than expected Q3 volume trends and improved visibility into hitting year end revenue goals outweighed lingering concerns about the pace of sequential improvement. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a generally constructive stance on Align Technology, with some lingering caution around execution into Q4 and beyond.Narrative Update • Nov 23
ALGN: Recent Revenue Upside Will Improve Confidence In Forward Momentum
Analysts have raised their price target for Align Technology from $190 to $200 per share, citing improved revenue visibility and a stronger than expected third-quarter performance. Analyst Commentary Analysts have weighed in with both optimism and caution regarding Align Technology's outlook, highlighted by recent changes in price targets and ratings.Narrative Update • Nov 08
ALGN: Volume Upside and Margin Strength Will Drive a Positive Outlook
Analysts have increased their price target for Align Technology from $175.07 to $180.50, citing improved revenue growth prospects, a stronger profit margin outlook, and management's recent success in delivering volume upside despite concerns about seasonality. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates on Align Technology reflect a range of perspectives, highlighting both positive developments and ongoing concerns in the company's outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 24
Digital Workflow Improvements And Market Weakness Will Shape The Coming Year
Analysts have lowered their price target for Align Technology by approximately $5 to $175. They cite slightly softer revenue growth projections, modestly reduced profit margin expectations, and increased uncertainty around guidance for the upcoming quarters.Narrative Update • Oct 10
Emerging Markets And Digital Workflow Will Fuel Future Success
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target for Align Technology, trimming it by approximately $6 to $180. Updated industry surveys and company results reflect both ongoing optimism and continued challenges in the dental market.Analysis Article • Jul 17
Align Technology, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ALGN) P/E Still Appears To Be Reasonable
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 33.7x Align Technology, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ALGN ) may be sending very bearish...Analysis Article • Jun 16
Returns On Capital At Align Technology (NASDAQ:ALGN) Have Stalled
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? One common approach...Analysis Article • Jun 01
Is Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) Potentially Undervalued?
Let's talk about the popular Align Technology, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ALGN ). The company's shares led the NASDAQGS gainers with...Analysis Article • May 16
Investors Can Find Comfort In Align Technology's (NASDAQ:ALGN) Earnings Quality
Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Align Technology, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:ALGN ) lackluster earnings report last week...Analysis Article • May 14
Should Shareholders Reconsider Align Technology, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ALGN) CEO Compensation Package?
Key Insights Align Technology's Annual General Meeting to take place on 21st of May Salary of US$1.40m is part of CEO...Seeking Alpha • Mar 07
Align Technology: Brace Yourself, This Stock Is Undervalued
Summary Align Technology is undervalued with a P/FCF multiple of 15x and WACC of 11.55%, despite strong market share and margin improvements. ALGN's Invisalign dominates over 90% of the clear aligners market, supported by high switching costs and premium pricing power. Financials show solid adjusted EBIT margins at 21.8%, with adjusted EPS on an upward trend, despite pandemic-related sales growth stagnation. ALGN's market potential is strong, particularly with younger demographics, although recent revenue per shipment has softened. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 05
Align Technology: Economic Headwinds Cloud An Attractive Growth Story
Summary Align Technology shares have remained under pressure over the past year due to soft consumer demand for the company’s clear aligner products. I expect growth to accelerate to at least 5% in FY25, mainly driven by strong demand for the systems and services that are sold to doctors. Profit margins are expected to improve, following the restructuring program initiated in Q4. Despite certain key risks, I find the valuation at 20.4 times FCF compelling enough to justify a Buy rating for this dominant player in the industry. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 27
Align Technology: A Change In Plans After Mixed Q3 Earnings
Summary Align Technology reported mixed Q3 earnings, with a beat on EPS at $2.35 but a slight miss on revenue at $977.87M. Despite challenges in the U.S. market, growth in Asia Pacific, EMEA, and Latin America, and increased Clear Aligner volume, show resilience. Align's growth drivers include product enhancements, infrastructure investments, and partnerships, with expected revenue growth of 5.29%-7.53% year-over-year from Q4 2024 to Q4 2026. Risks include premium valuation, economic factors affecting consumer spending, and foreign exchange fluctuations, but I plan to add to my position at attractive price levels. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| ALGN | US Medical Equipment | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -4.3% | -3.4% | 2.1% |
| 1Y | -6.9% | -21.0% | 30.6% |
Return vs Industry: ALGN exceeded the US Medical Equipment industry which returned -19.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ALGN underperformed the US Market which returned 31% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ALGN volatility | |
|---|---|
| ALGN Average Weekly Movement | 6.0% |
| Medical Equipment Industry Average Movement | 8.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: ALGN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ALGN's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 20,275 | Joe Hogan | www.aligntech.com |
Align Technology, Inc. provides Invisalign clear aligners, Vivera retainers, and iTero intraoral scanners and services in the United States, Switzerland, and internationally. The company’s Clear Aligner segment offers Invisalign comprehensive package to treat adults and teens malocclusion and features, and orthodontic needs of teenage or younger patients; and Invisalign First Phase I and Invisalign First Comprehensive Phase 2 package for younger patients between the ages of six and ten years with a mixture of primary/baby and permanent teeth. This segment also provides Invisalign express, Invisalign lite, and Invisalign moderate; Invisalign Go, Invisalign Go express, and Invisalign Go Plus; retention products, Invisalign training, adjusting tools used by dental professionals during treatment, ancillary Invisalign accessory products, and other oral health products; Invisalign Professional Whitening system; Invisalign Palatal Expander, a 3D printed orthodontic device; and 3D printing solutions.
Align Technology, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| ALGN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$12.46b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$429.89m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$4.10b |
28.1x
P/E Ratio2.9x
P/S RatioIs ALGN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ALGN income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$4.10b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.22b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.87b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.44b |
| Earnings | US$429.89m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 29, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 6.00 |
| Gross Margin | 70.15% |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.50% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did ALGN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 19:34 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Align Technology, Inc. is covered by 43 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jeffrey Johnson | Baird |
| Glen Santangelo | Barclays |
| Charley Jones | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |