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Align Technology Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 6 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Q4 revenue rose 5.3% year-over-year: Q4 total revenues were $1,047.6 million, up 5.2% sequentially and 5.3% year-over-year. Foreign exchange added about $14.8 million year-over-year. Source
  • Q4 results came in above expectations: Management said Q4 revenues, Clear Aligner volumes, and non-GAAP gross and operating margins came in above its own expectations. Source
  • Q4 Clear Aligner volume up 7.7%: Q4 Clear Aligner volume was 676.9 thousand cases, up 4.5% sequentially and 7.7% year-over-year. Clear Aligner revenue was $838.1 million, up 5.5%. Source
  • Q4 restructuring and depreciation charges $67.5M: Management said Q4 restructuring and accelerated depreciation charges totaled $67.5 million, excluded from non-GAAP results. Source
  • Q4 GAAP operating margin 14.8%: Q4 GAAP operating margin was 14.8%, against 14.5% a year earlier; non-GAAP operating margin was 26.1%, against 23.2%. Source
  • Cash rose to $1.09 billion: Cash and cash equivalents were $1,094.9 million at December 31, 2025, up from $1,004.6 million at September 30. $300.0 million was available under the revolving line of credit. Source
  • Four core strategic priorities named: Management named four priorities: international adoption, orthodontic use among teens and kids, GP engagement including restorative dentistry, and local, last-mile consumer marketing. Source

“I am pleased to report fourth quarter results and better than expected revenues and Clear Aligner volumes”

Joe Hogan, Align Technology President and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Worldwide revenues SourceQ1 2026$1,010M to $1,030M, up 3% to 5% year-over-yearNew
GAAP operating margin SourceQ1 202612.4% to 12.8%New
Non-GAAP operating margin SourceQ1 2026approximately 19.5%New
Worldwide revenue growth SourceFiscal 2026up 3% to 4% year-over-yearNew
GAAP operating margin SourceFiscal 2026slightly below 18.0%New
Non-GAAP operating margin SourceFiscal 2026approximately 23.7%
Capital expenditures SourceFiscal 2026$125 million to $150 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Q1 2026 revenue range issued; the prior release gave guidance for Q4 2025 only. Source
  • New guidance: Fiscal 2026 revenue growth range issued; the prior release gave guidance for fiscal 2025 only. Source
  • New: Invisalign System with mandibular advancement launched in Thailand on December 8, 2025. Source
  • New: Align committed to support Invisalign treatment for 30 eligible patients through CFAO's Smiles4Canada program. Source
  • Ended: The $200.0 million open market buyback plan, announced August 2025, was completed in January 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Q4 revenue rose 5.3% year-over-year: Q4 total revenues were $1,047.6 million, up 5.2% sequentially and 5.3% year-over-year. Foreign exchange added about $14.8 million year-over-year. Source
  • Fiscal 2025 revenue up 0.9%: Full-year revenues were $4.0 billion, up 0.9%. Clear Aligner revenues rose 0.5% to $3.2 billion, and Systems and Services rose 2.7% to $789.6 million. Source
  • Q4 results came in above expectations: Management said Q4 revenues, Clear Aligner volumes, and non-GAAP gross and operating margins came in above its own expectations. Source
  • Q4 non-GAAP earnings per share $3.29: Q4 GAAP net income was $135.8 million, or $1.89 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income was $236.0 million, or $3.29 per diluted share. Source

Clear Aligner and systems by region

  • Q4 Clear Aligner volume up 7.7%: Q4 Clear Aligner volume was 676.9 thousand cases, up 4.5% sequentially and 7.7% year-over-year. Clear Aligner revenue was $838.1 million, up 5.5%. Source
  • Orthodontic channel volume grew faster: Q4 Clear Aligner volume rose 8.9% year-over-year in the orthodontic channel and 5.3% in the GP dentist channel. Source
  • Teens, kids and adults both grew: Q4 Clear Aligner volume for teens and kids rose 6.9% year-over-year, and for adult patients rose 8%. Source
  • ITero Lumina drove systems sales: Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services revenue was $209.4 million, up 10.3% sequentially and 4.2% year-over-year, on iTero Lumina scanner sales. Lumina was about 86% of Q4 full systems units. Source

“Q4 was a good finish to the year, with results that came in better than expected and reflect the continued strength of our business fundamentals.”

John Morici, Align Technology CFO and EVP Global Finance

Doctors, patients and utilization

  • 87.7 thousand doctors submitted cases: In Q4, 87.7 thousand doctors submitted Invisalign cases globally, driven primarily by orthodontist submitters, management said. Source
  • DSP Touch Up cases up 35.7%: Fiscal 2025 Invisalign DSP Touch Up cases shipped exceeded 136 thousand, up 35.7% from 2024. Source
  • Teens and kids starts up 7.8%: 935.8 thousand teens and kids started Invisalign treatment in 2025, up 7.8% year-over-year. Source

Margins and costs

  • Non-GAAP gross margin above GAAP: Q4 GAAP gross margin was 65.3% and non-GAAP gross margin 72.0%. Accelerated depreciation from disposing of manufacturing fixed assets, begun in Q3, is excluded from the non-GAAP figure. Source
  • Q4 restructuring and depreciation charges $67.5M: Management said Q4 restructuring and accelerated depreciation charges totaled $67.5 million, excluded from non-GAAP results. Source
  • Q4 GAAP operating margin 14.8%: Q4 GAAP operating margin was 14.8%, against 14.5% a year earlier; non-GAAP operating margin was 26.1%, against 23.2%. Source
  • Foreign exchange moved margin modestly: Foreign exchange was favorable by about 0.2 points on Q4 operating margin year-over-year and unfavorable by about 0.3 points sequentially. Source

“we believe we are well positioned to deliver growth and value in 2026 and beyond.”

John Morici, Align Technology CFO and EVP Global Finance

Cash, capital and returns

  • Cash rose to $1.09 billion: Cash and cash equivalents were $1,094.9 million at December 31, 2025, up from $1,004.6 million at September 30. $300.0 million was available under the revolving line of credit. Source
  • Operating cash flow fell in 2025: Net cash provided by operating activities was $593.2 million in 2025, compared with $738.2 million in 2024. Source
  • 2.9 million shares repurchased in 2025: Management said the company repurchased 2.9 million shares in 2025 at an average $162.09, for $465.9 million in total. Source
  • Q4 buyback at $142.87 average: In Q4 the company repurchased about 0.7 million shares at an average price of $142.87. Source

Management priorities for 2026

  • Four core strategic priorities named: Management named four priorities: international adoption, orthodontic use among teens and kids, GP engagement including restorative dentistry, and local, last-mile consumer marketing. Source
  • Macro environment described as dynamic: Management said the macro environment remains dynamic and that it is cautiously optimistic about the year. Source
  • Innovation roadmap cited as basis: Management cites an innovation roadmap, disciplined operational execution and a global team as the basis for growth in 2026. Source

Product launches and partnerships

  • Mandibular advancement launch in Philippines: The Invisalign System with mandibular advancement was introduced in the Philippines, using occlusal blocks to address Class II correction. Source
  • ITero scanner for Swiss oral health study: Align is providing iTero Lumina scanners to the University of Bern's Swiss Oral Health Study, where the scanner will play a central role in data collection. Source
  • Dental meeting showcased new tools: Align showcased products at the Greater New York Dental Meeting 2025, including iTero Lumina demos and ClinCheck Signature. Source

Recognition and research programs

  • Named Most Honored Company: Align was named a Most Honored Company in the 2025 Extel survey, which recognizes consistently high rankings across categories. Source
  • 2026 research award program opened: The 2026 Annual Research Award Program offers up to $300,000 for global university research in orthodontics and dentistry. Source
  • Investor conference participation: Align announced participation in several healthcare investor conferences held in the November quarter. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 February 2026

  • 2026 capital spending plan: Fiscal 2026 capital expenditures are planned for technology upgrades, added manufacturing capacity and maintenance. Source
  • Buyback capacity remains for 2026: Management said $831.2 million remains available under the April 2025 repurchase program at year-end. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Clear Aligner volume, Q4 2025 (cases) Source676.9 thousand
Clear Aligner volume, fiscal 2025 (cases) Source2.6 million
Active iTero scanner units Sourceover 121 thousand
Doctor customers Sourceapproximately 295.6 thousand
Patients treated with Invisalign Sourceapproximately 22.1 million

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Management reported 2025 restructuring and other charges, mainly post-employment benefits, of $42.9 million. Source
  • Regulatory: Management said it does not expect a material change to operations from the latest U.S. tariff actions. Source

Other quarters

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