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ALIGN TECHNOLOGY (ALGN)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for ALIGN TECHNOLOGY.

Research analysts who have asked questions during ALIGN TECHNOLOGY earnings calls.

Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson

Evercore ISI

6 questions for ALGN

Also covers: AGL, CAH, COR +24 more
EW

Erin Wright

Morgan Stanley

6 questions for ALGN

Also covers: BTSG, CAH, CI +19 more
Jason Bednar

Jason Bednar

Piper Sandler Companies

6 questions for ALGN

Also covers: COO, EDAP, GEHC +17 more
Michael Cherny

Michael Cherny

Leerink Partners

6 questions for ALGN

Also covers: ACCD, ACH, AKBA +23 more
BV

Brandon Vazquez

William Blair & Company, L.L.C.

5 questions for ALGN

Also covers: CBLL, CVRX, DXCM +17 more
Jonathan Block

Jonathan Block

Stifel Financial Corp.

5 questions for ALGN

Also covers: COO, CUTR, ELAN +12 more
Michael Ryskin

Michael Ryskin

Bank of America Merrill Lynch

5 questions for ALGN

Also covers: A, AVTR, BRKR +29 more
DS

David Saxon

Needham & Company

4 questions for ALGN

Also covers: ALC, ATEC, AZTA +11 more
Jeffrey Johnson

Jeffrey Johnson

Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc.

4 questions for ALGN

Also covers: ALC, BBNX, COO +11 more
Kevin Caliendo

Kevin Caliendo

UBS

4 questions for ALGN

Also covers: ACH, AHCO, AMWL +18 more
Steven Valiquette

Steven Valiquette

Mizuho

3 questions for ALGN

Also covers: CAH, COR, DOCS +12 more
VC

Vik Chopra

Wells Fargo & Company

3 questions for ALGN

Also covers: ATEC, CNMD, ENOV +8 more
DF

Dylan Finley

B. Riley Securities

2 questions for ALGN

Also covers: SOLV, XRAY, ZIMV
Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson

Robert W. Baird & Co.

2 questions for ALGN

Also covers: ALC, BBNX, COO +8 more
MS

Michael Sarcone

Jefferies

2 questions for ALGN

Also covers: ALC, AXGN, CTSO +12 more
SV

Steve Valiquette

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.

2 questions for ALGN

Also covers: TALK
GS

Glen Santangelo

Jefferies

1 question for ALGN

Also covers: ANIP, BHC, CAH +16 more
JB

Jon Block

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated

1 question for ALGN

Also covers: BBNX, COO, DXCM +8 more
Russell Yuen

Russell Yuen

William Blair & Company

1 question for ALGN

Also covers: ENOV, NVST, TRUP
VC

Vikramjeet Chopra

Wells Fargo & Company

1 question for ALGN

Also covers: ATEC, CNMD, ENOV +9 more

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for ALGN.

Dror Ortho-Design receives FDA clearance for next-gen ZSmile aligner
ALGN
Product Launch
  • Dror’s ZSmile Platform secured 510(k) FDA clearance, validating its pneumatic tooth-movement system delivered via a single smart aligner worn during sleep.
  • ZSmile is the first FDA-cleared orthodontic solution using proprietary pulsating air technology, enhanced by AI-powered cloud analytics, IoT connectivity, and an integrated mobile app for remote monitoring.
  • The single-aligner model eliminates the need for sequential trays and up to 22-hour daily wear, addressing Class I and II malocclusions with minimal discomfort and disruption.
  • Dror plans a phased U.S. commercial launch in select markets and key-opinion-leader practices, leveraging existing CE marking and Israeli approvals for international expansion.
Feb 19, 2026, 1:30 PM
Align Partners submits governance proposals to Coway
ALGN
Board Change
Executive Compensation
  • Align Partners highlights Coway’s steady global growth, citing revenue CAGR of 8.9% to KRW 5.0 trillion and operating profit CAGR of 7.7% to KRW 878.7 billion in 2025.
  • It notes Coway’s 16% share price decline since 2019 and contraction of valuation multiples, with NTM PER falling from 16.9× to 8.2× and MRQ PBR from 6.0× to 1.6×.
  • The firm flags a structural ROE drop from 30.7% in 2019 to 17.7% in Q3 2025 and an 11.1% ROE on equity deployed since 2020, urging improved capital structure.
  • Align Partners has submitted proposals for Coway’s 37th AGM, including amendments to ensure an Independent Chairman and Audit Committee, separate Audit Committee elections, two independent director nominees, and enhanced compensation disclosure.
Feb 14, 2026, 11:31 AM
Align Partners presents formal shareholder proposals to Dentium
ALGN
Board Change
  • Align Partners Capital Management Inc. submitted formal shareholder proposals ahead of Dentium’s 26th AGM, seeking to bolster corporate governance and capital allocation practices.
  • Proposals include increasing independent directors; requiring the audit committee and new related-party and compensation committees to be composed solely of independents; appointing an independent board chair; expanding the audit committee; nominating two independent directors; and capping board remuneration and variable pay, plus a non-binding call for more executive pay transparency.
  • The investor cited governance shortcomings and unclear disclosures on Dentium’s hydrogen fuel cell investments as drivers of market mistrust and sustained valuation discounts.
  • As of Feb. 11, 2026, Dentium’s EV/EBITDA LTM was 6.6x vs a 14.0x global average, and its P/B stood at 0.77x vs 3.13x, underscoring a significant structural valuation gap.
Feb 13, 2026, 9:49 AM
Angelalign says European patent ruling to have minimal user impact
ALGN
Legal Proceedings
  • Angelalign asegura que la resolución preliminar del Tribunal Unificado de Patentes de Düsseldorf, que obliga a suspender ciertas funciones de software, tendrá repercusiones mínimas para ortodoncistas y pacientes en países europeos (excluidos España, Suiza, Reino Unido e Irlanda).
  • La compañía niega que su función Live Now infrinja patentes válidas de Align Technology Inc. y ha presentado una oposición ante la Oficina Europea de Patentes solicitando la invalidez permanente de la patente.
  • Angelalign cumplirá con la medida cautelar mientras trabaja para demostrar que la suspensión es injustificada y confía en superar la orden preliminar.
  • Reafirma su compromiso con la innovación en alineadores transparentes y destaca productos clave como angelButton, angelHook y el sistema A6 de avance mandibular en su décimo aniversario.
Feb 13, 2026, 2:03 AM
Angelalign preliminary ruling on software features to have minimal user impact
ALGN
Legal Proceedings
Product Launch
  • A Düsseldorf court’s preliminary injunction requires Angelalign to suspend certain automatic treatment-plan updates in select European countries (excluding Spain, Switzerland, UK and Ireland), but the company expects minimal impact on orthodontists and patients.
  • Angelalign denies that its Live Now feature infringes Align Technology patents, has filed an opposition with the EPO arguing lack of novelty, and is confident it will overturn the injunction.
  • In response, Angelalign will comply with the interim ruling and launch the iPlan upgrade, offering equivalent reliability and greater flexibility for affected European users.
  • The company highlights its broader clear-aligner portfolio and praised flexible manufacturing system as drivers of ongoing global growth.
Feb 12, 2026, 4:58 PM
Align Technology affiliate Align Partners submits proposals to SoluM
ALGN
Proxy Vote Outcomes
  • Align Partners Capital Management, a shareholder of SoluM, issued a public shareholder letter and submitted formal proposals for inclusion in SoluM’s 2026 AGM agenda, requesting a written response by the convocation notice deadline.
  • The letter calls for a spin-off of SoluM’s Electronic Shelf Label division and publication of a comprehensive 2026 value-up plan to address a persistent undervaluation (EV/EBIT of 28.9× vs peers at 41.1× and 41.2×).
  • Governance reforms proposed include an independent director majority on the board, one-year terms for independent directors and auditors, and establishment of board committees (Nomination, Compensation, Related Party Transactions), alongside nominations of two director and one audit candidate.
Feb 12, 2026, 12:42 PM
Align Partners presents proposals to DB Insurance
ALGN
Board Change
Dividends
Share Buyback
  • Align Partners, holder of 1.9% of DB Insurance, highlights a 60% valuation discount (PBR adj. 0.40x) despite ROE of 16.1% and a K-ICS ratio of 226%, attributing the gap to inefficient capital allocation and weak governance.
  • Proposes strategic actions including a shift to ROR-based management, a 50% total capital distribution policy, immediate cancellation of 12.6% of treasury shares, cessation of disadvantageous intra-group operations, and separation of CEO and board chair roles.
  • Submits shareholder resolutions for the 2026 AGM to elect two independent directors to the Audit Committee and reinstate an Internal Control Committee composed solely of external directors.
  • Requests a formal board response and a revised “Value-up” plan by March 6, 2026.
Feb 9, 2026, 9:47 PM
Align Technology announces Q4 2025 results
ALGN
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • Q4 total revenue of $1.048 billion, up 5.3% YoY; full-year 2025 revenue of $4.0 billion, up 1% YoY
  • Q4 clear aligner revenue of $838 million, up 5.5% YoY, on record volume of 677,000 cases, up 7.7% YoY
  • Q4 non-GAAP operating margin of 26.1%, the highest since 2021, and GAAP operating margin of 14.8%
  • Q4 free cash flow of $187.3 million; cash and cash equivalents of $1.095 billion; repurchased 0.7 million shares at an average $142.87 per share in Q4
  • Q1 2026 revenue outlook of $1.01–$1.03 billion (+3%–5% YoY); full-year 2026 revenue growth expected at 3%–4% with non-GAAP operating margin of ~23.7%
Feb 4, 2026, 9:30 PM
Align Technology reports Q4 2025 results
ALGN
Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Q4 revenues $1.048 B, +5.3% y/y; FY 2025 revenues $4.0 B, +1% y/y.
  • Q4 clear aligner revenues $838 M, +5.5% y/y; record Q4 volume 677 K cases, +7.7% y/y; FY 2025 volume 2.6 M cases, +4.7% y/y.
  • Q4 non-GAAP operating margin 26.1%, up 230 bps sequentially and highest since 2021; FY 2025 non-GAAP operating margin 22.7%.
  • Q1 2026 revenue guidance $1.01 B–$1.03 B (+3%–5% y/y); FY 2026 revenue growth guidance +3%–4% with non-GAAP operating margin ~23.7%.
Feb 4, 2026, 9:30 PM
Align Technology reports Q4 2025 results
ALGN
Earnings
Guidance Update
  • Record Q4 revenues of $1.048 billion, up 5.3% year-over-year, and full-year 2025 revenues of $4 billion, up 1% year-over-year
  • Q4 clear aligner revenues of $838 million with record 677,000 cases shipped, up 5.5% in revenue and 7.7% in volume year-over-year
  • Non-GAAP operating margin of 26.1%, the highest since 2021, and non-GAAP gross margin of 72% in Q4
  • Q1 2026 revenue guidance of $1.01 billion–$1.03 billion (up 3–5% YoY) and full-year 2026 revenue growth of 3–4%, with GAAP operating margin expected near 18%
Feb 4, 2026, 9:30 PM