Align Technology Q2 revenue rises 4.3% to $1.06 billion; Q3 outlook below Q2
Align Technology reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $1.06 billion, up 4.3% year over year, with Clear Aligner revenue up 8.2% and Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services revenue down 10.8%. GAAP diluted EPS fell to $1.51 from $1.72 a year earlier, including an estimated $37.5 million UK VAT liability, while non-GAAP diluted EPS rose to $2.64 from $2.49. The company expects third quarter 2026 revenue of $1,000 million to $1,020 million and now expects 2026 Systems and Services revenue to fall 6% to 8%.
Key points
- Q2 2026 revenue was $1,056.2 million, up 4.3% year over year and up 1.5% sequentially.
- GAAP net income was $108.3 million, down 13.1% year over year; GAAP diluted EPS was $1.51 versus $1.72 in Q2 2025.
- Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.64 versus $2.49 a year earlier, after an estimated $37.5 million UK VAT liability tied to a July 7, 2026 ruling.
- Q3 2026 revenue is expected at $1,000 million to $1,020 million; 2026 share repurchases are now expected at $400 million to $500 million.
The filing
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