Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN), maker of the Invisalign clear aligner system, raised its Q4 revenue guidance after beating estimates in the third quarter.
For Q3, the company posted revenue of around $995.7 million, surpassing analyst expectations. Volume growth for its flagship clear aligners strengthened, particularly in the EMEA, APAC and Latin American markets.
Earlier, Align had guided Q4 revenue between $965 million and $985 million. The revised range now spans $1.03 billion to $1.05 billion—an upward revision of nearly 7%. Sure enough, investors sent the stock up more than 15 % in after-hours trading.
Despite headwinds like currency swings and consumer hesitation in some regions, the company said its growth in the teen and kid segments boosted results. CEO Joe Hogan attributed part of the bounce to success in adolescent markets and recovery in previously soft territories.
Looking ahead, Align expects its full-year clear aligner volume to be up mid-single digits, a stronger outlook than prior guidance that forecast only low-single-digit growth. The company also noted it does not anticipate material operational impacts from recent U.S. tariff developments.
