Align Technology (ALGN) Reports Q4 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Core Insights - Align Technology reported revenue of $995.22 million for the quarter ended December 2024, reflecting a 4% increase year-over-year [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was$ 2.44, slightly up from $2.42 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by -0.18%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate by +0.41% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Clear Aligner shipments were reported at 629, slightly above the estimated average of 623 [4] - Net revenues from Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services reached$ 200.93 million, surpassing the average estimate of $199.65 million, marking a year-over-year increase of +14.9% [4] - Total net revenues from Clear Aligners were$ 794.29 million, which was below the average estimate of $801.13 million, but still represented a year-over-year growth of +1.6% [4] Market Performance - Align Technology's shares have returned -1.3% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.7% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]