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Align Technology Inc (ALGN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/30/2025: ALGN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
18 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $175.07
1 Year Target Price $175.07
| 8 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 6 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -53.78% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 9.56B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.28 | 1Y Target Price 175.07 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.28 | 1Y Target Price 175.07 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 18 | Beta 1.7 | 52 Weeks Range 122.00 - 246.19 | Updated Date 10/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 122.00 - 246.19 | Updated Date 10/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.92 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-29 | When After Market | Estimate 2.4 | Actual 2.61 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 11.04% | Operating Margin (TTM) 16.1% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.5% | Return on Equity (TTM) 11.41% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.28 | Forward PE 11.98 | Enterprise Value 8550858561 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.41 |
Enterprise Value 8550858561 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.41 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.16 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.78 | Shares Outstanding 72486368 | Shares Floating 67961044 |
Shares Outstanding 72486368 | Shares Floating 67961044 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.69 | Percent Institutions 95.16 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Align Technology Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Align Technology was founded in 1997 by Zia Chishti and Kelsey Wirth. It pioneered the clear aligner industry with Invisalign, launched in 1999, revolutionizing orthodontic treatment. It has grown from a startup to a global medical device company.
Core Business Areas
- Invisalign Clear Aligners: Design, manufacture, and market Invisalign clear aligners used by orthodontists and dentists to straighten teeth. This is the primary revenue driver.
- iTero Intraoral Scanners and Services: Develop, manufacture, and market iTero intraoral scanners used for digital impressions and treatment planning. Provides related services such as software subscriptions and cloud storage.
- Exocad CAD/CAM Systems: Exocad is a dental CAD/CAM software company that was acquired by Align Technology. Their software is widely used in dental labs for designing and manufacturing dental restorations.
Leadership and Structure
Joseph M. Hogan serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a traditional corporate structure with departments like R&D, Marketing, Operations, and Finance. The organizational structure is designed to support global sales and innovation.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Invisalign Clear Aligners: Clear aligner system used to straighten teeth as an alternative to traditional braces. Align technology holds a dominant market share of approximately 40% in the clear aligner market. Competitors include SmileDirectClub (SDC), Candid Co, and traditional orthodontic treatment. $3.69 billion in revenue in 2023
- iTero Intraoral Scanners: Digital scanning system that creates 3D models of patients' teeth. Align Technology holds a significant market share, competing with scanners from companies like Carestream Dental and 3Shape. $960.1 million in revenue in 2023
- Exocad CAD/CAM Systems: Exocad designs and distributes CAD/CAM software for the dental industry. Competitors are 3Shape, Dental Wings, and Blue Sky Bio.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The orthodontic industry is undergoing a shift towards digital dentistry, with clear aligners and intraoral scanners gaining popularity. The industry is driven by increasing awareness of aesthetic dentistry and technological advancements.
Positioning
Align Technology is a leader in the clear aligner market and a key player in the digital dentistry space. Its competitive advantages include its brand recognition, patented technology, and extensive network of providers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for orthodontic treatments is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Align Technology is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its innovative products and global reach.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong Brand Recognition
- Extensive Patent Portfolio
- Global Sales and Distribution Network
- Technological Innovation
- Large Provider Network
Weaknesses
- High Price Point compared to DIY aligners
- Dependence on Orthodontist and Dentist adoption
- Complexity of Manufacturing Process
- Risk of IP litigation
Opportunities
- Expanding into Emerging Markets
- Developing New Products and Services
- Increasing Adoption of Digital Dentistry
- Partnerships with Dental Service Organizations (DSOs)
Threats
- Competition from lower-priced alternatives
- Changes in Regulatory Landscape
- Economic Downturn
- IP Infringement
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SDC
- 3DSH
Competitive Landscape
Align Technology has a strong competitive position due to its brand recognition, technology, and provider network. However, it faces competition from lower-priced alternatives and established players in the dental industry.
Major Acquisitions
Exocad
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 376
- Strategic Rationale: Expand into the CAD/CAM software market for dental labs, complementing its existing product offerings.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Align Technology has experienced significant growth in revenue and earnings over the past decade, driven by increasing adoption of Invisalign and iTero scanners.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth for Align Technology, driven by expansion into new markets and new product introductions. The stock price has a median target of $330
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding manufacturing capacity, launching new Invisalign products, and increasing marketing investments. The company continues to expand the iTero ecosystem
Summary
Align Technology is a market leader with strong brand recognition and a large provider network. Its financial performance is solid, with growing revenue and earnings. Competition and economic factors are risks to watch out for. The company continues to expand into new markets, develop new products, and strengthen its competitive advantage.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Align Technology Investor Relations
- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
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About Align Technology Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Tempe, AZ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2001-01-26 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Joseph M. Hogan | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Medical Instruments & Supplies | Full time employees 21485 | Website https://www.aligntech.com |
Full time employees 21485 | Website https://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. Its Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services segment offers iTero intraoral scanning system, a single hardware platform for restorative or orthodontic procedures; exocad, a computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing software; orthodontist software for digital records storage, orthodontic diagnosis, and fabrication of printed models and retainers; and restorative software for general practitioner dentists, prosthodontists, periodontists, and oral surgeons. This segment also offers Invisalign outcome simulator, a chair-side and cloud-based application for the iTero scanner; Invisalign progress assessment tool; Align Oral Health Suite, a digital interface for dental consultations; iTero TimeLapse technology for doctors or practitioners to compare a patient's historic 3D scans to the present-day scan; and subscription software, disposables, rents scanners, and pay per scan services. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.
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