ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC (ALGN) Align Technology, Inc. is a medical technology enterprise that develops, produces, and markets its leading products: Invisalign transparent dental aligners and iTero digital intraoral scanners, along with related services. These offerings serve a wide range of dental professionals, including orthodontists, general dentists, and those specializing in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. The company's operations are divided into two main business units: "Clear Aligner" and "Scanners and Services." The Clear Aligner segment offers a variety of solutions. Its comprehensive products include the full Invisalign treatment for teenage patients, designed to address complex orthodontic needs such as mandibular advancement, patient compliance tracking, and managing tooth eruption. It also features specialized Invisalign First Phase I and Phase 2 packages for younger children, typically aged seven to ten, who have mixed dentition (a combination of primary and permanent teeth). Beyond these, the segment provides non-comprehensive aligner options like Invisalign moderate, lite, express, and Invisalign Go. Additional non-case products include retention devices, fees for Invisalign training, and sales of ancillary items such as cleaning materials and adjustment tools used by dental practitioners during treatment. The Scanners and Services segment centers around the iTero scanner, a unified hardware platform offering various software applications for both restorative and orthodontic procedures. It supplies specialized restorative software to general dentists, prosthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons, as well as distinct software for orthodontists to manage digital patient records, perform diagnoses, and facilitate the fabrication of printed models and retainers. This segment also provides computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) services, along with supplementary products like disposable covers for the scanner wand and iTero models and dies. Furthermore, it includes third-party scanners and digital scan solutions, the Invisalign Outcome Simulator (a chair-side and cloud-based application for the iTero scanner), the Invisalign Progress Assessment tool, and TimeLapse technology, which enables clinicians to compare a patient's historical 3D scans against current data. Align Technology distributes its products worldwide, with a strong presence in the United States, Switzerland, and China. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
Sector: Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies
Industry: Medical - Devices
Align Technology, Inc. NASDAQ:ALGN Healthcare · Medical - Devices
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Align Technology Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Align Technology reported Q3 2026 revenue of $1.015 billion, up 1.9% year-over-year, with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.90 versus $0.78 a year ago and non-GAAP EPS of $2.80 versus $2.61.
Clear Aligner revenue rose 4.2% to $839.3 million on 6.6% volume growth, while Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM revenue fell 7.6% to $175.5 million; non-GAAP operating margin of 24.4% beat prior guidance despite a non-GAAP gross margin (70.4%) that came in modestly below expectations.
Management guided Q4 revenue to $1,000M-$1,020M and reaffirmed FY26 guidance of $4,110M-$4,130M, noting a soft discretionary healthcare spending backdrop and planning 2027 assuming no consumer recovery.
The company repurchased ~627K shares in Q3 at $164.73 average, completed its $200M April plan, and plans up to $300M of Q4 buybacks with ~$630M remaining under authorization; a U.S. pilot of the new Invisalign Sports Guard begins this week.
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Align Technology Announces CEO Succession Plan
Align Technology announced a CEO succession plan: Jennifer L. Davis, former CEO of Procter & Gamble's Global Healthcare business, will become President and CEO effective December 31, 2026.
She succeeds Joseph M. Hogan, who has led the company since 2015 and will retire from the board following its June 16, 2027 strategy meeting. Davis joins as CEO-elect and a board member on November 2, 2026 for a two-month transition.
The board framed the move as an orderly handoff at a time of clear strategy and strong financial position; Davis's consumer-healthcare and oral-health brand background is seen as supporting Invisalign brand extension.
Align also noted in a separate release its third quarter 2026 results, with a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. EDT.
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Align Technology Commits Additional $1 Million to the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation to Support the Next Generation of Orthodontic Educators and Leaders
Align Technology announced a new $1 million, five-year commitment to the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation, building on a similar $1 million pledge made in 2021.
The funding supports the Foundation's Full-time Faculty Fellowship Campaign, a three-year effort to endow fellowships for orthodontic faculty at U.S. and Canadian dental schools.
The announcement is a philanthropic and brand initiative with no direct financial or operational impact on Align's business.
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Align Technology Wins Significant Patent Infringement Case Against Angelalign at Unified Patent Court
Align Technology won a patent infringement ruling at the Unified Patent Court, with the Paris Local Division finding Angelalign's Torque Ridges feature infringes Align's European Patent EP 2 237 738 B1 covering Power Ridge technology.
The court rejected Angel's validity challenges, ordered a recall and destruction of infringing products, awarded damages to Align, and banned sales of Torque Ridges aligners in 17 EU countries including Germany, France, and Italy.
This follows a string of wins for Align: a February 2026 UPC preliminary injunction on ClinCheck Live Update (upheld on appeal), a July 2026 US ITC hearing on five patents with a determination expected in November 2026, and an August 2026 Chinese court first-instance infringement judgment against Angel.
Angel has discontinued Torque Ridges in Europe and introduced 'Pressure Points,' which Align says is not an equivalent replacement; the UPC decision remains subject to appeal.
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Align Technology to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 28, 2026
Align Technology will report third quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, after market close, at 4:00 p.m. ET.
A conference call to discuss the results will follow at 4:30 p.m. ET, with a live audio webcast and an archive available for roughly one month.
No financial results or guidance were included; this is a scheduling announcement ahead of the earnings event.
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Align Technology Launches “SHIFT Happens” U.S. Campaign to Educate Adults About Lifelong Tooth Movement
Align Technology launched SHIFT Happens, a U.S. consumer campaign to educate adults about lifelong tooth movement and drive Invisalign conversations through trained doctors.
The company cites an estimated 200 million U.S. adults who could benefit from orthodontic treatment, with only about 1% currently in treatment — framing adults as its largest untapped group.
Campaign elements include local co-marketing, social activation, and doctor resources via the Invisalign Practice Marketing Hub; pilot campaigns in the San Francisco Bay Area and Tampa reportedly showed positive consumer response.
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Align Technology to Speak at Upcoming Financial Conference
Align Technology announced it will speak at the Baird 2026 Global Healthcare Conference on September 15, 2026.
The presentation is scheduled for 3:10–3:40 p.m. ET and will be webcast live via the company's investor relations website.
EVP Global Finance and CFO John Morici will lead the presentation alongside Director of Corporate Communications Madelyn Valente.
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Quentin Blackford to Join Align Technology Board of Directors
Align Technology appointed iRhythm Technologies CEO Quentin Blackford to its board of directors effective immediately.
Longtime director Andrea Saia will retire effective September 23, 2026, concluding 13 years of service on the board.
The board size temporarily increased to 11 directors to accommodate Blackford and will return to ten members upon Saia's departure.
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Align Technology Prevails in China Patent Infringement Action Against Angelalign
Align Technology won a patent infringement lawsuit against Angelalign in China, with the Jinan Intermediate People's Court ordering the competitor to cease using Align's extraction-gap-closure technology and to stop selling infringing products.
The court awarded Align RMB 10 million in damages, though the deadline for Angel to appeal has not yet expired.
This victory follows a recent UPC injunction and precedes a pending ITC decision expected in November 2026.
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Align Technology Hosts 2026 Invisalign® Ortho Summit, Showcasing a “Beyond Possible” Vision for Connected Digital Orthodontics
Align Technology hosted its 2026 Invisalign Ortho Summit in Las Vegas, gathering over 500 orthodontists to showcase its connected digital orthodontics strategy.
The event featured an Innovation Hub highlighting new solutions like the Invisalign Specifix Attachment System, digitally integrated buttons, and 3D Tissue Animation features to improve clinical efficiency.
Management reinforced a shift toward a connected workflow experience across the Align Digital Platform, supported by new independent clinical validation for the Invisalign Palatal Expander System.
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Align Technology Announces Strategic Initiatives Consistent with Long-term Growth and Shareholder Value Creation Objectives
Align Technology announced a series of strategic initiatives following constructive discussions with Elliott Investment Management, including the appointment of three new independent directors to the Board.
The company increased its 2026 share repurchase commitment to a range of $400 million to $500 million and initiated a comprehensive strategic review focused on commercial excellence and margin expansion.
Management emphasized that these actions build on existing efforts to strengthen the business and position the company to capitalize on long-term market opportunities.
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Align Technology Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Align Technology achieved record Q2 revenue of $1.06 billion, up 4.3% year-over-year, driven by an 8.2% increase in Clear Aligner revenue and record shipments of 691.8 thousand cases.
Non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 22.9%, exceeding expectations due to disciplined expense management, while the company navigated softness in its Systems and Services segment.
Management raised its stock repurchase guidance to $400 million to $500 million for 2026 and ended the quarter with over $1.1 billion in cash, reinforcing its commitment to capital returns.
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Align Technology Announces New Innovations to Advance Invisalign® Treatment Planning and Enhance Patient Engagement Through Its Integrated Align™ Digital Platform
Align Technology introduced a suite of new innovations for its Align Digital Platform, including AI-powered diagnostics and 3D tissue animation features for the Invisalign system.
Updates to the iTero Design Suite and Invisalign Smile Architect aim to streamline orthodontic and restorative workflows, enabling more efficient chairside design and treatment planning.
The company serves approximately 299,500 doctors and sees a 600 million consumer market opportunity, having treated nearly 22.8 million patients over the past 29 years.
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Operation Smile Announces Align Technology as Title Sponsor of 34th International Student Leadership Conference for Sixth Year
Align Technology renewed its title sponsorship of Operation Smile's 34th International Student Leadership Conference for the sixth consecutive year.
The company has contributed nearly $3.8 million in total to Operation Smile's student and surgical programs, including over $2M specifically for student programs over the past six years.
The 2026 conference in Bangkok will host 280 students from 37 countries, with approximately 100 receiving full scholarships funded by Align to remove financial barriers.
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Align Technology to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Results on July 29, 2026
Align Technology announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after the market close on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day, accessible via live webcast.
An archived version of the call will be available on the company's investor relations website two hours after the conclusion.
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Align Technology Statement on European Commission Proceeding
Align Technology disclosed that the European Commission has opened an investigation into the company based on a complaint from a competitor regarding competition laws.
The company stated the Commission's move is purely procedural to gather information and does not constitute a finding of wrongdoing.
Align defended its iTero platform as an open ecosystem and noted it has performed over 24 million scans since 2018, intending to cooperate fully with the review.
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Align Technology Announces Board Leadership Transition. C. Raymond Larkin, Jr. to Retire as Chairman and Kevin Conroy to be Appointed Chairman Effective July 1, 2026
C. Raymond Larkin, Jr. will retire as Chairman of Align Technology's Board effective July 1, 2026, concluding a 20-year tenure with the company. He will remain a director through December 31, 2026, to facilitate a smooth leadership transition.
Kevin Conroy, an independent director since December 2023, has been appointed to succeed Mr. Larkin as Chairman. Mr. Conroy brings extensive executive experience, having previously served as CEO of Exact Sciences and currently sitting on the board of Abbott Laboratories.
CEO Joe Hogan highlighted Mr. Larkin's contributions to Align's growth and governance, while noting that Mr. Conroy's healthcare and strategy expertise will be instrumental in the company's next phase of innovation.
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Align Technology Awards Funding to Universities Worldwide for Advancing Orthodontic and Dental Research
Align Technology awarded twelve research grants totaling $300,000 to universities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific under its fifteenth Annual Research Award Program.
The funded studies cover clinical topics such as root resorption, aligner stability, and enamel characteristics, aiming to advance scientific understanding in orthodontics.
This is a routine corporate sponsorship announcement with no direct impact on Align’s financial results or competitive landscape.
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Align Technology Expands Global Operations With Plans for New Multi-Million Dollar Manufacturing Facility in Hyderabad, India
Align Technology announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, India, in 2027, investing approximately $200 million in capital and operational expenses.
The facility will create more than 300 direct jobs and marks Align’s first manufacturing presence in India, supporting its strategy to scale operations in high-growth APAC markets.
Management stated the investment is within existing 2026 capital equipment guidance and expects the new site to be margin accretive in its first year of operations.
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Align Technology Hosts 400 Doctors at 2026 Invisalign® EMEA Ortho Summit Featuring Digital Orthodontic Solutions Focused on Clinical Indications and Upcoming Align Innovations
Align Technology hosted its 2026 Invisalign EMEA Ortho Summit in Barcelona, gathering approximately 400 orthodontists and dental professionals.
The event showcased upcoming digital innovations, including the Specifix attachment system, integrated buttons, and a custom trimline option for clear aligners.
Attendees received early access to 3D Soft Tissue Animation, the first in the EMEA region, reinforcing Align’s strategy of advancing connected digital orthodontic workflows.
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Align Technology to Speak at Upcoming Financial Conferences
Align Technology announced it will present at four upcoming financial conferences in late May and early June 2026.
The events include the Stifel Jaws & Paws Conference, William Blair Growth Stock Conference, Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference, and Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference.
Presentations will be webcast live and archived on the company's investor relations website for approximately one month.
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Align Technology Announces $200 Million Open Market Repurchase
Align Technology plans to repurchase $200 million of its common stock under its existing $1 billion authorization program approved by the Board in April 2025.
The repurchases will be executed via a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and are expected to be completed by October 2026 using domestic cash on hand.
Management cited strong cash flow generation and confidence in the long-term strategy as drivers for the capital allocation decision.
• 6mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major ⚠ 2
Align Technology Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results, $200M Stock Repurchase, and Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Guidance
Align Technology reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.04 billion, up 6.2% year-over-year, driven by record Clear Aligner shipments of 685,700 cases.
Operating margins exceeded the company's outlook, and Align announced a new $200 million stock repurchase program expected to begin in May 2026.
Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance for 3% to 4% revenue growth, though it noted potential headwinds from geopolitical conflict in the Middle East affecting Q2 demand assumptions.
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