Align Technology Q3 Beat Sparks 16% Rally

Align Technology reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $2.61 and revenue of $995.7 million, beating analyst expectations and exceeding the company’s guidance range of $965 million–$985 million. Clear Aligner volume rose 4.9% year-over-year. The results produced roughly a 10% EPS surprise and drove about a 16% after-hours jump in the stock to approximately $152.79, although shares remain down roughly 36% year-to-date. For Q4, Align guided revenue of $1.025 billion–$1.045 billion and forecast 2025 Clear Aligner volume in the mid-single digits with flat-to-slightly-up revenue versus 2024. Investors said they will be watching management’s earnings-call commentary for signs the beat and rally are sustainable.