Is ALGN a good investment in 2026?

Align Technology trades at a P/E ratio of 30.7, with high volatility (39.6% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.

What is the risk level of ALGN?

Based on 30-day volatility of 39.6%, ALGN has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.82 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Align Technology (ALGN) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does ALGN pay dividends?

Align Technology currently does not pay a regular dividend.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$12.48B

P/E RATIO

30.7

BETA

1.82

More volatile

DIV YIELD

N/A

52W HIGH

$208.31

52W LOW

$122.00

VOLATILITY

39.6%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$187.60 → $174.00-7.25%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$166.20 → $174.00+4.7%

ALGN | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/9/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	ALGN	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	30.7x	22.0x	↑ 40%
Beta	1.82	0.85	More volatile
30d Volatility	39.6%	22%	Higher risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH

JNJ PFPFE

Competitors Analysis

Compare ALGN's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
ALALGN(You are here)	$174.00	$12.48B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$286.48	$260.03B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$240.40	$579.34B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$27.05	$153.81B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Align Technology is currently trading at $174.00, which is 16.5% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.82, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBEARISH

VOLUME1.8M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALGN a good buy right now?

Align Technology trades at 30.7x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 39.6% volatility.

Does ALGN pay dividends?

Align Technology does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

How volatile is ALGN?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 39.6% and beta of 1.82,ALGN is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.