Align Technology Shares Surge After Beating Fourth Quarter Estimates and Issuing 2026 Outlook
Align Technology reported strong fourth-quarter results and provided its first 2026 revenue outlook, sending shares up more than 10 percent in after-hours trading.
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Align Technology, Inc. reported fourth-quarter financial results that exceeded Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, driven by strong demand for its flagship dental aligners. The company’s performance and its newly issued guidance for the coming year sparked a rally in the dental products sector, sending shares up more than 10% in after-hours trading following the announcement on February 4, 2026.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.29, which beat the $2.97 estimate held by Wall Street analysts. Quarterly revenue reached $1.05 billion, compared to the $1.03 billion projected by LSEG. These results reflect the continued market presence of the Clear Aligner product line and the company's broader portfolio, including dental scanners and software utilized by dental laboratories and practitioners worldwide.
