ALGN Should I Buy
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Align Technology Inc (ALGN) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. Despite the recent price drop, the company's strong financial performance, positive analyst sentiment, and long-term growth potential in the dental space make it a solid investment opportunity.
The stock shows bullish moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200), indicating a positive trend. The MACD is above 0 and positively contracting, suggesting potential upward momentum. RSI is neutral at 54.53, showing no overbought or oversold conditions. Key support is at 177.243, and resistance is at 194.14, with the current price near support levels, offering a favorable entry point.
Analysts have upgraded the stock with increased price targets, reflecting confidence in the company's growth potential.
Q4 financials showed strong revenue and net income growth, with EPS beating estimates.
Positive sentiment in the dental space and improving aligner demand trends.
HSBC's upgrade and recent earnings beat have bolstered investor confidence.
Gross margin dropped by 6.81% YoY in Q4, reflecting pricing pressures.
Regular market price dropped by 6.91%, which may indicate short-term volatility.
Options data shows a slightly bearish sentiment with a Put-Call Volume Ratio of 1.24.
In Q4 2025, Align Technology reported revenue growth of 5.26% YoY to $1.048 billion. Net income increased by 30.78% YoY to $135.76 million, and EPS grew by 35.97% YoY to $1.89. However, gross margin declined by 6.81% YoY to 65.26%. Overall, the company demonstrated strong growth trends despite some margin pressures.
Analysts are overwhelmingly positive on ALGN, with multiple upgrades and increased price targets ranging from $185 to $220. The consensus reflects confidence in the company's recovery and long-term profitability, driven by improved aligner demand and operational efficiencies.
