May. 8 at 4:09 PM
$ALGN "Align Technology (ALGN) shares are down roughly 2.7% to
$163.82 in today's trading. While the company recently reported a strong start to 2026, the stock has struggled with momentum following its late-April earnings report.
Management maintained its full-year 2026 forecast for 3%–4% revenue growth.
Analysts expect earnings to jump significantly in 2026, with an estimated EPS of
$8.10, a roughly 35% increase year-over-year.
The company announced a new
$200 million stock repurchase plan starting in May 2026, signaling management's confidence in its valuation.
Align is leveraging its digital platform and 3D-printed attachment systems shown at recent conferences to maintain its ~90% market share in clear aligners.
Most analysts remain bullish with a price target of approximately
$213, suggesting significant upside from current levels."
