Align Technology Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Align Technology reported its first quarter 2026 financial results, with total revenues reaching $1,040.1 million, a 6.2% increase year-over-year. Clear Aligner revenues were $856.0 million, up 7.4% year-over-year, driven by a 6.7% increase in shipments to 685.7 thousand cases. Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services revenues saw a slight increase of 0.9% year-over-year to $184.1 million. The company reported a GAAP gross margin of 70.8% and an operating margin of 13.6%. Diluted net income per share was $1.57. On a non-GAAP basis, the company reported higher figures, with net income per share at $2.58. Align Technology also announced a $200 million stock repurchase program and reaffirmed its fiscal year 2026 guidance, expecting revenue growth of 3% to 4% year-over-year and a GAAP operating margin slightly below 18.0%. The company noted potential impacts from geopolitical events in the Middle East on future performance but maintained a generally positive outlook.