Align Technology: How a $50,000 Device Is Locking in Doctors & Driving Profits! 

Align Technology presented a mixed outlook in its latest earnings call for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. While the company reported positive revenue growth across some segments, several challenges and uncertainties were also highlighted, presenting a balanced investment prospect. On the positive side, Align Technology posted a total revenue increase of 4% year-over-year in the fourth quarter. This growth was driven by a 6.1% increase in Clear Aligner volumes and a 14.9% rise in Systems and Services revenues. Notably, the company achieved significant milestones, such as reaching 19.5 million total Invisalign patients and 272,000 active Invisalign-trained practitioners by the end of 2024. Furthermore, strong year-over-year volume growth was reported across various regions, particularly in EMEA and the APAC regions, with emerging markets like India, Thailand, and Korea showing robust performance.