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Align Technology reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2024, with total revenues up 5.8% year-over-year, driven by growth in Clear Aligners and Imaging Systems. The company's operating income was $154.1 million, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 19.8%. Net income was $105.0 million, or $1.39 per diluted share, and $161.4 million on a non-GAAP basis. Align achieved key milestones during the quarter, including acquisitions, product launches, and regulatory approvals. The company also announced a new advertising campaign for the Invisalign brand and received favorable legal judgments.
Align Technology ha riportato ottimi risultati finanziari per il primo trimestre del 2024, con ricavi totali aumentati del 5,8% su base annua, trainati dalla crescita nei settori degli allineatori trasparenti e dei sistemi di imaging. Il reddito operativo dell'azienda è stato di 154,1 milioni di dollari, con un margine operativo non-GAAP del 19,8%. Il reddito netto è stato di 105,0 milioni di dollari, ovvero 1,39 dollari per azione diluita, e 161,4 milioni di dollari su base non-GAAP. Durante il trimestre, Align ha raggiunto importanti traguardi, tra cui acquisizioni, lanci di prodotti e approvazioni regolatorie. Inoltre, l'azienda ha annunciato una nuova campagna pubblicitaria per il marchio Invisalign e ha ricevuto giudizi legali favorevoli.
Align Technology reportó resultados financieros sólidos para el primer trimestre de 2024, con ingresos totales que aumentaron un 5,8% respecto al año anterior, impulsados por el crecimiento en los sistemas de Alineadores Claros e Imagen. El ingreso operativo de la compañía fue de $154.1 millones, con un margen operativo no-GAAP del 19,8%. El ingreso neto fue de $105.0 millones, o $1.39 por acción diluida, y $161.4 millones en términos no-GAAP. Align logró hitos clave durante el trimestre, incluyendo adquisiciones, lanzamientos de productos y aprobaciones regulatorias. Además, la compañía anunció una nueva campaña publicitaria para la marca Invisalign y recibió juicios legales favorables.
Align Technology는 2024년 첫 분기에 강한 재무 결과를 보고했으며, 투명 교정기와 영상 시스템의 성장에 힘입어 전년 대비 5.8% 증가한 총 수익을 기록했습니다. 회사의 운영 수익은 1억 5410만 달러였으며, GAAP가 아닌 운영 마진은 19.8%였습니다. 순수익은 1억 500만 달러, 희석주당 1.39달러였고, GAAP가 아닌 기준으로는 1억 6140만 달러였습니다. Align은 분기 동안 주요 이정표를 달성했는데, 이에는 인수, 제품 출시 및 규제 승인이 포함됩니다. 또한 회사는 Invisalign 브랜드의 새로운 광고 캠페인을 발표하고 유리한 법적 판결을 받았습니다.
Align Technology a rapporté des résultats financiers solides pour le premier trimestre de 2024, avec des revenus totaux en hausse de 5,8% par rapport à l'année précédente, portés par la croissance dans les secteurs des Aligneurs transparents et des Systèmes d'imagerie. Le revenu d'exploitation de l'entreprise était de 154,1 millions de dollars, avec une marge opérationnelle non-GAAP de 19,8%. Le revenu net était de 105,0 millions de dollars, soit 1,39 dollar par action diluée, et 161,4 millions de dollars sur une base non-GAAP. Align a atteint des jalons clés au cours du trimestre, y compris des acquisitions, des lancements de produits et des approbations réglementaires. La société a également annoncé une nouvelle campagne publicitaire pour la marque Invisalign et a reçu des jugements légaux favorables.
Align Technology berichtete über starke finanzielle Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2024, mit einem Gesamtumsatzanstieg von 5,8% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr, angetrieben durch Wachstum in den Bereichen Klar Aligners und Bildgebungssysteme. Das Betriebsergebnis des Unternehmens betrug 154,1 Millionen Dollar, mit einer nicht-GAAP-Betriebsmarge von 19,8%. Der Nettogewinn betrug 105,0 Millionen Dollar, bzw. 1,39 Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie, und 161,4 Millionen Dollar auf nicht-GAAP-Basis. Align erreichte im Quartal wichtige Meilensteine, einschließlich Übernahmen, Produkteinführungen und regulatorischen Genehmigungen. Das Unternehmen kündigte auch eine neue Werbekampagne für die Marke Invisalign an und erhielt positive Gerichtsurteile.
Positive
  • Q1'24 total revenues increased by 5.8% year-over-year.
  • Clear Aligner revenues grew by 3.5% year-over-year.
  • Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services revenues increased by 17.5% year-over-year.
  • Operating income was $154.1 million with a 15.5% margin.
  • Non-GAAP operating margin stood at 19.8%.
  • Net income was $105.0 million, or $1.39 per diluted share.
  • Non-GAAP net income reached $161.4 million, or $2.14 per diluted share.
  • Key milestones included acquisitions, product launches, and regulatory approvals.
  • New advertising campaign 'Better Way' for Invisalign brand introduced.
  • Legal victories in U.S. antitrust class action lawsuits.
  • Stock repurchase program ongoing with $650.0 million remaining for buybacks.
  • Q2'24 outlook includes revenue growth and margin improvement.
  • Full year 2024 revenue growth expected to be up +6% to +8% year-over-year.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

Align Technology's Q1'24 report underscores a solid performance, particularly noting a 5.8% year-over-year total revenue growth. The distinction between GAAP and non-GAAP figures is important for investors, as non-GAAP results often exclude one-time expenses or revenues and give a clearer picture of operational performance. Here, the non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $2.14 is substantially higher than the GAAP figure of $1.39, suggesting that certain non-recurring costs have diluted GAAP earnings.

The report's mention of foreign exchange impacts, both favorable and unfavorable, highlights the company's exposure to currency fluctuations. This could be a double-edged sword for Align; while beneficial in this instance, it introduces an element of risk in future earnings volatility. Their clear aligner segment's growth is moderate, at 3.5% year-over-year, which might concern investors given the sector's competitive landscape. However, the impressive 17.5% growth in Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services indicates diversification and innovation within the company's portfolio, which could potentially drive future growth.

An investor would also find the stock repurchase information relevant, as buybacks are generally perceived as a positive signal about the company's valuation of its own stock, often leading to earnings per share accretion. The announced $150 million repurchase plan for Q2'24 signals continued confidence in Align's stock from management.

From a market standpoint, Align Technology's strategic initiatives, such as the acquisition of Cubicure GmbH and the launch of new products like iTero Lumina™ and Invisalign® Palatal Expander system, could provide them an edge in the digital orthodontics space. These advancements not only expand their product suite but also demonstrate their commitment to innovation—a key driver in maintaining competitiveness.

The company's focus on pediatric orthodontic solutions, as evidenced by the 'Invis is for Kids' campaign, taps into a demographic with multi-year orthodontic needs, potentially ensuring a steady revenue stream. The inclusion of Align Technology in the IPOA annual report signals strong intellectual property creation, which is pivotal for sustained growth and can act as a barrier for new entrants.

Align's business outlook for 2024 reflects optimism, with expected total revenue growth of 6% to 8% year-over-year, a positive revision from previous estimates. For investors, this forward-looking statement suggests management's confidence in their growth strategy and market positioning.

Q1'24 total revenues up 5.8% year-over-year including revenue growth of 3.5% from Clear Aligners and growth of 17.5% from Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services

  • Q1'24 total revenues of $997.4 million, increased 5.8% year-over-year, and diluted net income per share of $1.39, non-GAAP diluted net income per share of $2.14
  • Q1'24 revenues were favorably impacted by foreign exchange of approximately $10.0 million sequentially and unfavorably impacted by approximately $4.8 million year-over-year(1)
  • Q1'24 operating income of $154.1 million and operating margin of 15.5%, non-GAAP operating margin of 19.8%
  • Q1'24 GAAP operating margin was favorably impacted by foreign exchange of approximately 0.1 points sequentially and unfavorably impacted by approximately 0.7 points year-over-year(1)
  • Q1'24 Clear Aligner revenues of $817.3 million, increased 3.5% year-over-year, and Clear Aligner volume increased 2.4% year-over-year to 605.1 thousand cases
  • Q1'24 Clear Aligner volume for teens increased 5.8% year-over-year to 199.2 thousand cases
  • Q1'24 Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services revenues of $180.2 million, increased 17.5% year-over-year

 

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® system of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today reported financial results for the first quarter ("Q1'24"). Q1'24 total revenues were $997.4 million, up 4.3% sequentially and up 5.8% year-over-year. Q1'24 Clear Aligner revenues were $817.3 million, up 4.5% sequentially and up 3.5% year-over-year. Q1'24 Clear Aligner volume was up 2.1% sequentially and up 2.4% year-over-year. Q1'24 Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services revenues were $180.2 million, up 3.1% sequentially and up 17.5% year-over-year. Q1'24 Clear Aligner revenues were favorably impacted by foreign exchange of approximately $8.4 million or 1.0% sequentially and unfavorably impacted by approximately $3.9 million or 0.5% year-over-year.(1) Q1'24 Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services revenues were favorably impacted by foreign exchange of approximately $1.5 million or 0.9% sequentially and unfavorably impacted by approximately $0.9 million or 0.5% year-over-year.(1)

Q1'24 operating income was $154.1 million resulting in an operating margin of 15.5%. Q1'24 operating margin was favorably impacted by foreign exchange of approximately 0.1 points sequentially and unfavorably impacted by approximately 0.7 points year-over-year.(1) On a non-GAAP basis, Q1'24 operating income was $197.5 million or operating margin of 19.8%. Q1'24 net income was $105.0 million, or $1.39 per diluted share. On a non-GAAP basis, Q1'24 net income was $161.4 million, or $2.14 per diluted share.

Commenting on Align's Q1'24 results, Align Technology President and CEO Joe Hogan said, “I’m pleased to report better than expected revenue and earnings for the first quarter and a solid start to the year. For Q1, total worldwide revenues were up 5.8% year-over-year, reflecting 3.5% year-over-year growth from our Clear Aligner segment and 17.5% year-over-year growth from Systems and Services. On a year-over-year basis, Q1 revenue growth was up across all regions and was driven by strong Clear Aligner volumes primarily in the Asia Pacific region. Year-over-year growth also reflects strength in the orthodontic channel, with total Invisalign® case starts from teens and younger patients up 5.8% year-over-year — driven by continued momentum across all regions from Invisalign First™, as well as Invisalign DSP Touch-Up cases. On a sequential basis, Q1 total revenues were up 4.3%, reflecting a sequential increase in Clear Aligner revenues, especially from North America orthodontists, as well as strong Systems and Services revenues primarily driven by iTero Lumina™ wand upgrades in North America.”

Continued Hogan, “During the quarter, we achieved several significant milestones: We completed the acquisition of Cubicure GmbH, a leader in direct 3D printing solutions which is the foundation for our next generation aligner manufacturing; we successfully launched the iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner – our next generation of digital scanning technology; we launched the Invisalign® Palatal Expander system in the U.S. and Canada, and we received regulatory approval for the Invisalign Palatal Expander in Australia and New Zealand. The Invisalign® Palatal Expander System is Align's first 3D-printed orthodontic device to address widening the upper arch in growing patients. It is a revolutionary, clinically effective approach to expansion that avoids the challenges of traditional palatal expander appliances.”

Financial Summary - First Quarter Fiscal 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q1'24

 

Q4'23

 

Q1'23

 

Q/Q Change

 

Y/Y Change

Clear Aligner Shipments*

605,060

 

592,635

 

590,940

 

+2.1%

 

+2.4%

GAAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Revenues

$997.4M

 

$956.7M

 

$943.1M

 

+4.3%

 

+5.8%

Clear Aligner

$817.3M

 

$781.9M

 

$789.8M

 

+4.5%

 

+3.5%

Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services

$180.2M

 

$174.8M

 

$153.3M

 

+3.1%

 

+17.5%

Net Income

$105.0M

 

$124.0M

 

$87.8M

 

(15.3)%

 

+19.6%

Diluted EPS

$1.39

 

$1.64

 

$1.14

 

($0.24)

 

+$0.26

Non-GAAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

$161.4M

 

$183.5M

 

$140.6M

 

(12.0)%

 

+14.8%

Diluted EPS

$2.14

 

$2.42

 

$1.82

 

($0.28)

 

+$0.32

Changes and percentages are based on actual values. Certain tables may not sum or recalculate due to rounding.
*Clear Aligner shipments include Doctor Subscription Program Touch-Up cases.

As of March 31, 2024, we had over $902.5 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term and long-term marketable securities compared to over $980.8 million as of December 31, 2023. As of March 31, 2024, we had $300.0 million available under a revolving line of credit.

Q1'24 Announcement Highlights

  • On April 8, 2024, Align announced the “Better Way” new advertising campaign for the Invisalign brand featuring the “Invis is for Kids” tagline and hashtag. The campaign showcases how the Invisalign® Palatal Expander System is a more positive patient experience and is just as effective as traditional metal expanders, but with less stress for kids and parents caused by having to manually crank open the metal expander every day. The integrated campaign includes targeted messages and materials for consumers and for doctors to drive awareness of early orthodontic intervention and that “Invis is for Kids.”
  • On April 2, 2024, Align announced that the Invisalign® Palatal Expander System was included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods and the New Zealand Web Assisted Notification of Devices Database, and is now commercially available in both Australia and New Zealand. It is expected to be available in other APAC markets pending regulatory approvals starting in 2024.
  • On February 22, 2024, Align announced that on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted summary judgment in favor of Align Technology, Inc. in two U.S. antitrust class action lawsuits (Simon & Simon, PC et al. v. Align Technology, Inc. and Snow et al. v. Align Technology, Inc.), filed initially in 2020 and 2021, respectively. These lawsuits challenged Align’s decision to end scan acceptance in the U.S. from a third-party scanner that was infringing Align’s intellectual property.
  • On January 31, 2024, Align announced that for the first time, Align Technology was included in the Intellectual Property Owners Association annual report of the top 300 organizations granted U.S. patents.
  • On January 31, 2024, Align announced the launch of the iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner, the next generation of digital scanning technology that pushes the boundaries of what intraoral scanners can do and sets a new standard for practice performance.
  • On January 2, 2024, Align completed the acquisition of privately-held Cubicure GmbH, a pioneer in direct 3D printing solutions for polymer additive manufacturing that develops, produces, and distributes innovative materials, equipment, and processes for novel 3D printing solutions.

Q1'24 Stock Repurchase

In January 2024, we received approximately 37 thousand shares of our common stock upon final settlement of our Q4'23 $250.0 million Accelerated Share Repurchase ("ASR") contract. In total, we repurchased approximately 1.1 million shares at an average price per share of $230.13 under the Q4'23 ASR contract.

There remains $650.0 million available for repurchase of our common stock under our January 2023 Repurchase Program.

During Q2’24, we expect to repurchase up to $150.0 million of our common stock through either a combination of open market repurchases or an accelerated stock repurchase agreement.

Fiscal 2024 Business Outlook

Turning to our outlook, assuming no circumstances occur beyond our control, we provide the following framework for Q2 and fiscal 2024:

Second quarter 2024 outlook:

For Q2’24, we provide the following business outlook:

  • We expect worldwide revenues to be in the range of $1,030M to $1,050M
  • We expect Clear Aligner volume to be up sequentially and Clear Aligner ASP to be down slightly sequentially, primarily as a result of unfavorable foreign exchange
  • We expect Systems and Services revenue to be up sequentially as we continue to ramp iTero Lumina™ in Q2’24
  • We expect our Q2’24 GAAP operating margin and Non-GAAP operating margin to be slightly above Q1’24 GAAP and Non-GAAP operating margins respectively

Full year 2024 outlook:

  • We expect fiscal 2024 total revenue growth to be up +6% to +8% year-over-year, which is higher than our prior outlook of “up mid-single digit growth compared to 2023”. The increase in our 2024 revenue outlook reflects our Q1 results, our Q2 outlook, and continued execution of our growth strategies. We anticipate that the incremental revenue reflected in our 2024 outlook will be roughly split equally between our 2 operating segments
  • We expect fiscal 2024 Clear Aligner ASP to be slightly up year-over-year
  • We expect fiscal 2024 GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP operating margin to be slightly above the 2023 GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP operating margin, respectively
  • We expect our investments in capital expenditures for fiscal 2024 to be approximately $100M. Capital expenditures primarily relate to building construction and improvements as well as manufacturing capacity in support of our continued expansion

Align Web Cast and Conference Call

We will host a conference call today, April 24, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET, 1:30 p.m. PT, to review our first quarter 2024 results, discuss future operating trends, and our business outlook. The conference call will also be webcast live via the Internet. To access the webcast, go to the "Events & Presentations" section under Company Information on Align's Investor Relations website at http://investor.aligntech.com. To access the conference call, participants may register for the call by clicking here. An archived audio webcast will be available 2 hours after the call's conclusion and will remain available for one month.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"), we may provide investors with certain non-GAAP financial measures which may include constant currency net revenues, constant currency gross profit, constant currency gross margin, constant currency income from operations, constant currency operating margin, gross profit, gross margin, operating expenses, income from operations, operating margin, net income before provision for income taxes, provision for income taxes, effective tax rate, net income and/or diluted net income per share, which excludes certain items that may not be indicative of our fundamental operating performance including, foreign currency exchange rate impacts and discrete cash and non-cash charges or gains that are included in the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Unless otherwise indicated, when we refer to non-GAAP financial measures they will exclude the effects of stock-based compensation, amortization of certain acquired intangibles, restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related costs and associated tax impacts.

Our management believes that the use of certain non-GAAP financial measures provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our recurring core operating performance. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors both because (1) they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making and (2) they are used by our institutional investors and the analyst community to help them analyze the performance of our business.

There are limitations to using non-GAAP financial measures as they are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures are limited in value because they exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. In addition, they are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which charges are excluded from the non-GAAP financial measures. We compensate for these limitations by analyzing current and future results on a GAAP as well as a non-GAAP basis and also by providing GAAP measures in our public disclosures. The presentation of non-GAAP financial information is meant to be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or in isolation from, the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. We urge investors to review the reconciliation of our GAAP financial measures to the comparable non-GAAP financial measures included herein and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables captioned "Unaudited GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation."

About Align Technology, Inc.

Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign® system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, iTero™ intraoral scanners and services, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software. These technology building blocks enable enhanced digital orthodontic and restorative workflows to improve patient outcomes and practice efficiencies for over 261 thousand doctor customers and are key to accessing Align’s 600 million consumer market opportunity worldwide. Over the past 27 years, Align has helped doctors treat over 17.6 million patients with the Invisalign System and is driving the evolution in digital dentistry through the Align Digital Platform™, our integrated suite of unique, proprietary technologies and services delivered as a seamless, end-to-end solution for patients and consumers, orthodontists and GP dentists, and lab/partners. Visit www.aligntech.com for more information.

For additional information about the Invisalign system or to find an Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com. For additional information about the iTero digital scanning system, please visit www.itero.com. For additional information about exocad dental CAD/CAM offerings and a list of exocad reseller partners, please visit www.exocad.com.

Invisalign, iTero, exocad, Align, Align Digital Platform and iTero Lumina are trademarks of Align Technology, Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release, including the tables below, contains forward-looking statements, including statements of beliefs and expectations regarding our ability to successfully control our business and operations and pursue our strategic growth drivers, our expectations regarding the availability, regulatory clearance, effectiveness and customer desire for new products and technologies, our expectations for our stock repurchase programs, market opportunities, our expectations for Q2'24 worldwide revenues, Clear Aligner volumes, Clear Aligner ASP, Systems and Services revenues and GAAP and non-GAAP operating margin, and 2024 revenues, Clear Aligner ASP, and GAAP and non-GAAP operating margin, as well as capital expenditures. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release relating to expectations about future events or results are based upon information available to Align as of the date hereof. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements reflect our best judgments based on currently known facts and circumstances and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to:

  • macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, rising interest rates, market volatility, weakness in general economic conditions and recessions and the impact of efforts by central banks and federal, state and local governments to combat inflation and recession;
  • customer and consumer purchasing behavior and changes in consumer spending habits as a result of, among other things, prevailing macro-economic conditions, levels of employment, salaries and wages, debt obligations, discretionary income, inflationary pressure, declining consumer confidence, and the military conflict in Ukraine and in the Middle East;
  • variations in our product mix, product adoption, and selling prices regionally and globally;
  • competition from existing and new competitors;
  • declines in, or the slowing of the growth of, sales of our clear aligners and intraoral scanners domestically and/or internationally and the impact either would have on the adoption of Invisalign products;
  • the economic and geopolitical ramifications of the military conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, including sanctions, retaliatory sanctions, nationalism, supply chain disruptions and other consequences, any of which may or will continue to adversely impact our operations and assets, and our research and development activities inside and outside of Russia;
  • the possibility that the development and release of new products or enhancements to existing products do not proceed in accordance with the anticipated timeline or may themselves contain bugs, errors or defects in software or hardware requiring remediation and that the market for the sale of these new or enhanced products may not develop as expected;
  • the timing and availability and cost of raw materials, components, products and other shipping and supply chain constraints and disruptions;
  • unexpected or rapid changes in the growth or decline of our domestic and/or international markets;
  • rapidly evolving and groundbreaking advances that fundamentally alter the dental industry or the way new and existing customers market and provide products and services to consumers;
  • the ability to protect our intellectual property rights;
  • continued compliance with regulatory requirements;
  • the willingness and ability of our customers to maintain and/or increase product utilization in sufficient numbers;
  • a tougher consumer demand environment in China generally, especially for manufacturers and service providers whose headquarters or primary operations are not based in China;
  • the risks relating to our ability to sustain or increase profitability or revenue growth in future periods (or minimize declines) while controlling expenses;
  • expansion of our business and products;
  • the impact of excess or constrained capacity at our manufacturing and treat operations facilities and pressure on our internal systems and personnel;
  • the compromise of our systems or networks, including any customer and/or patient data contained therein, for any reason;
  • the timing of case submissions from our doctor customers within a quarter as well as an increased manufacturing costs per case;
  • foreign operational, political, military and other risks relating to our operations; and
  • the loss of key personnel, labor shortages or work stoppages for us or our suppliers.

The foregoing and other risks are detailed from time to time in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 28, 2024. Align undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Net revenues

 

$

997,431

 

 

$

943,147

 

Cost of net revenues

 

 

299,615

 

 

 

282,493

 

Gross profit

 

 

697,816

 

 

 

660,654

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

451,822

 

 

 

439,691

 

Research and development

 

 

91,859

 

 

 

87,447

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

543,681

 

 

 

527,138

 

Income from operations

 

 

154,135

 

 

 

133,516

 

Interest income and other income (expense), net:

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

4,392

 

 

 

2,337

 

Other income (expense), net

 

 

(141

)

 

 

(1,229

)

Total interest income and other income (expense), net

 

 

4,251

 

 

 

1,108

 

Net income before provision for income taxes

 

 

158,386

 

 

 

134,624

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

53,358

 

 

 

46,826

 

Net income

 

$

105,028

 

 

$

87,798

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share:

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.40

 

 

$

1.14

 

Diluted

 

$

1.39

 

 

$

1.14

 

Shares used in computing net income per share:

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

75,175

 

 

 

76,921

 

Diluted

 

 

75,322

 

 

 

77,111

 

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

 

 

 

March 31,
2024

 

December 31,
2023

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

865,805

 

$

937,438

Marketable securities, short-term

 

 

33,101

 

 

35,304

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

950,738

 

 

903,424

Inventories

 

 

280,076

 

 

296,902

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

349,594

 

 

273,550

Total current assets

 

 

2,479,314

 

 

2,446,618

 

 

 

 

 

Marketable securities, long-term

 

 

3,619

 

 

8,022

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

1,281,709

 

 

1,290,863

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net

 

 

118,996

 

 

117,999

Goodwill

 

 

458,235

 

 

419,530

Intangible assets, net

 

 

121,424

 

 

82,118

Deferred tax assets

 

 

1,570,626

 

 

1,590,045

Other assets

 

 

121,831

 

 

128,682

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

6,155,754

 

$

6,083,877

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

117,238

 

$

113,125

Accrued liabilities

 

 

496,601

 

 

525,780

Deferred revenues

 

 

1,409,202

 

 

1,427,706

Total current liabilities

 

 

2,023,041

 

 

2,066,611

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax payable

 

 

121,314

 

 

116,744

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

95,092

 

 

96,968

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

156,447

 

 

173,065

Total liabilities

 

 

2,395,894

 

 

2,453,388

 

 

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

3,759,860

 

 

3,630,489

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

6,155,754

 

$

6,083,877

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

28,664

 

 

$

199,895

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(79,584

)

 

 

(52,829

)

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(11,716

)

 

 

(258,961

)

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

 

(9,004

)

 

 

2,221

 

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

 

 

(71,640

)

 

 

(109,674

)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the period

 

 

938,519

 

 

 

942,355

 

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the period

 

$

866,879

 

 

$

832,681

 

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

INVISALIGN BUSINESS METRICS

 

 

 

Q1

 

Q2

 

Q3

 

Q4

 

Q1

 

 

2023

 

2023

 

2023

 

2023

 

2024

Number of Invisalign Trained Doctors Cases Were Shipped To

 

 

82,730

 

 

83,440

 

 

85,195

 

 

83,700

 

 

83,510

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Invisalign Trained Doctor Utilization Rates*:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America

 

 

9.5

 

 

9.8

 

 

9.6

 

 

9.1

 

 

9.5

North American Orthodontists

 

 

28.7

 

 

29.2

 

 

28.8

 

 

25.9

 

 

28.2

North American GP Dentists

 

 

4.9

 

 

5.2

 

 

4.9

 

 

5.0

 

 

4.9

International

 

 

6.2

 

 

6.6

 

 

6.1

 

 

6.5

 

 

6.3

Total Utilization Rates**

 

 

7.1

 

 

7.5

 

 

7.1

 

 

7.1

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clear Aligner Revenue Per Case Shipment***:

 

$

1,335

 

$

1,335

 

$

1,320

 

$

1,320

 

$

1,350

 

* # of cases shipped / # of doctors to whom cases were shipped
** LATAM utilization rate is not separately disclosed but included in the total utilization rates
*** Clear Aligner revenues / Case shipments
Note: During the third quarter of 2023, we began including Touch Up cases in Case revenues that were previously included in Non-Case revenues and have recast business metrics for the periods presented above accordingly.

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Q1

 

Q2

 

Q3

 

Q4

 

Fiscal

 

Q1

 

 

2023

 

2023

 

2023

 

2023

 

2023

 

2024

Stock-based Compensation (SBC):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBC included in Gross Profit

 

$

1,807

 

$

1,901

 

$

1,974

 

$

1,780

 

$

7,462

 

$

2,064

SBC included in Operating Expenses

 

 

35,928

 

 

35,959

 

 

37,628

 

 

37,049

 

 

146,564

 

 

36,724

Total SBC

 

$

37,735

 

$

37,860

 

$

39,602

 

$

38,829

 

$

154,026

 

$

38,788

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
UNAUDITED GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION+

CONSTANT CURRENCY NET REVENUES

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

Sequential constant currency analysis:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

March 31,
2024

 

December 31,
2023

 

Impact % of Revenue

GAAP net revenues

 

$

997,431

 

 

$

956,726

 

 

Constant currency impact (1)

 

 

(9,950

)

 

 

 

(1.0

)%

Constant currency net revenues (1)

 

$

987,481

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP Clear Aligner net revenues

 

$

817,251

 

 

$

781,912

 

 

Clear Aligner constant currency impact (1)

 

 

(8,421

)

 

 

 

(1.0

)%

Clear Aligner constant currency net revenues (1)

 

$

808,830

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services net revenues

 

$

180,180

 

 

$

174,814

 

 

Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services constant currency impact (1)

 

 

(1,529

)

 

 

 

(0.9

)%

Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services constant currency net revenues (1)

 

$

178,651

 

 

 

 

 

Year-over-year constant currency analysis:

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 

 

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

Impact % of Revenue

GAAP net revenues

 

$

997,431

 

$

943,147

 

 

Constant currency impact (1)

 

 

4,823

 

 

 

0.5

%

Constant currency net revenues (1)

 

$

1,002,254

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP Clear Aligner net revenues

 

$

817,251

 

$

789,804

 

 

Clear Aligner constant currency impact (1)

 

 

3,899

 

 

 

0.5

%

Clear Aligner constant currency net revenues (1)

 

$

821,150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services net revenues

 

$

180,180

 

$

153,343

 

 

Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services constant currency impact (1)

 

 

924

 

 

 

0.5

%

Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services constant currency net revenues (1)

 

$

181,104

 

 

 

 

Note:

 

(1)

We define constant currency net revenues as total net revenues excluding the effect of foreign exchange rate movements and use it to determine the percentage for the constant currency impact on net revenues on a sequential and yearoveryear basis. Constant currency impact in dollars is calculated by translating the current period GAAP net revenues using the foreign currency exchange rates that were in effect during the previous comparable period and subtracting it by the current period GAAP net revenues. The percentage for the constant currency impact on net revenues is calculated by dividing the constant currency impact in dollars (numerator) by constant currency net revenues in dollars (denominator).

(+)

Changes and percentages are based on actual values. Certain tables may not sum or recalculate due to rounding. Refer to "About NonGAAP Financial Measures" section of press release

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

UNAUDITED GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION CONTINUED+

CONSTANT CURRENCY GROSS PROFIT AND GROSS MARGIN

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

Sequential constant currency analysis:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 31,
2024

 

December 31,
2023

GAAP gross profit

 

$

697,816

 

 

$

669,524

Constant currency impact on net revenues

 

 

(9,950

)

 

 

Constant currency gross profit

 

$

687,866

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 31,
2024

 

December 31,
2023

GAAP gross margin

 

70.0

%

 

70.0

%

Gross margin constant currency impact (1)

 

(0.3

)

 

 

Constant currency gross margin (1)

 

69.7

%

 

 

Year-over-year constant currency analysis:

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

GAAP gross profit

 

$

697,816

 

$

660,654

Constant currency impact on net revenues

 

 

4,823

 

 

Constant currency gross profit

 

$

702,639

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 

 

2024

 

2023

GAAP gross margin

 

70.0

%

 

70.0

%

Gross margin constant currency impact (1)

 

0.1

 

 

 

Constant currency gross margin (1)

 

70.1

%

 

 

Note:

 

(1)

We define constant currency gross margin as constant currency gross profit as a percentage of constant currency net revenues. Gross margin constant currency impact is the increase or decrease in constant currency gross margin compared to the GAAP gross margin.

(+)

Changes and percentages are based on actual values. Certain tables may not sum or recalculate due to rounding. Refer to "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of press release.

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

UNAUDITED GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION CONTINUED+

CONSTANT CURRENCY INCOME FROM OPERATIONS AND OPERATING MARGIN

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

 

Sequential constant currency analysis:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 31,
2024

 

December 31,
2023

GAAP income from operations

 

$

154,135

 

 

$

171,545

Income from operations constant currency impact (1)

 

 

(3,015

)

 

 

Constant currency income from operations (1)

 

$

151,120

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 31,
2024

 

December 31,
2023

GAAP operating margin

 

15.5

%

 

17.9

%

Operating margin constant currency impact (2)

 

(0.1

)

 

 

Constant currency operating margin (2)

 

15.3

%

 

 

Year-over-year constant currency analysis:

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 

 

2024

 

2023

GAAP income from operations

 

$

154,135

 

$

133,516

Income from operations constant currency impact (1)

 

 

7,802

 

 

Constant currency income from operations (1)

 

$

161,937

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 

 

2024

 

2023

GAAP operating margin

 

15.5

%

 

14.2

%

Operating margin constant currency impact (2)

 

0.7

 

 

 

Constant currency operating margin (2)

 

16.2

%

 

 

Notes:

 

(1)

We define constant currency income from operations as GAAP income from operations excluding the effect of foreign exchange rate movements for GAAP net revenues and operating expenses on a sequential and year-over-year basis. Constant currency impact in dollars is calculated by translating the current period GAAP net revenues and operating expenses using the foreign currency exchange rates that were in effect during the previous comparable period and subtracting it by the current period GAAP net revenues and operating expenses.

(2)

We define constant currency operating margin as constant currency income from operations as a percentage of constant currency net revenues. Operating margin constant currency impact is the increase or decrease in constant currency operating margin compared to the GAAP operating margin.

(+)

Changes and percentages are based on actual values. Certain tables may not sum or recalculate due to rounding. Refer to "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of press release.

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

UNAUDITED GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION CONTINUED+

FINANCIAL MEASURES OTHER THAN CONSTANT CURRENCY

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

GAAP gross profit

 

$

697,816

 

 

$

660,654

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

2,064

 

 

 

1,807

 

Amortization of intangibles (1)

 

 

3,724

 

 

 

2,774

 

Restructuring charges (2)

 

 

 

 

 

(8

)

Non-GAAP gross profit

 

$

703,604

 

 

$

665,227

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP gross margin

 

 

70.0

%

 

 

70.0

%

Non-GAAP gross margin

 

 

70.5

%

 

 

70.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP total operating expenses

 

$

543,681

 

 

$

527,138

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

(36,724

)

 

 

(35,928

)

Amortization of intangibles (1)

 

 

(863

)

 

 

(867

)

Restructuring and other charges (2)

 

 

 

 

 

177

 

Non-GAAP total operating expenses

 

$

506,094

 

 

$

490,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP income from operations

 

$

154,135

 

 

$

133,516

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

38,788

 

 

 

37,735

 

Amortization of intangibles (1)

 

 

4,587

 

 

 

3,641

 

Restructuring and other charges (2)

 

 

 

 

 

(185

)

Non-GAAP income from operations

 

$

197,510

 

 

$

174,707

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP operating margin

 

 

15.5

%

 

 

14.2

%

Non-GAAP operating margin

 

 

19.8

%

 

 

18.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP net income before provision for income taxes

 

$

158,386

 

 

$

134,624

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

38,788

 

 

 

37,735

 

Amortization of intangibles (1)

 

 

4,587

 

 

 

3,641

 

Restructuring and other charges (2)

 

 

 

 

 

(185

)

Non-GAAP net income before provision for income taxes

 

$

201,761

 

 

$

175,815

 

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

UNAUDITED GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION CONTINUED

FINANCIAL MEASURES OTHER THAN CONSTANT CURRENCY CONTINUED

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

GAAP provision for income taxes

 

$

53,358

 

 

$

46,826

 

Tax impact on non-GAAP adjustments

 

 

(13,036

)

 

 

(11,626

)

Non-GAAP provision for income taxes

 

$

40,322

 

 

$

35,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP effective tax rate

 

 

33.7

%

 

 

34.8

%

Non-GAAP effective tax rate

 

 

20.0

%

 

 

20.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP net income

 

$

105,028

 

 

$

87,798

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

38,788

 

 

 

37,735

 

Amortization of intangibles (1)

 

 

4,587

 

 

 

3,641

 

Restructuring and other charges (2)

 

 

 

 

 

(185

)

Tax impact on non-GAAP adjustments

 

 

13,036

 

 

 

11,626

 

Non-GAAP net income

 

$

161,439

 

 

$

140,615

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP diluted net income per share

 

$

1.39

 

 

$

1.14

 

Non-GAAP diluted net income per share

 

$

2.14

 

 

$

1.82

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in computing diluted net income per share

 

 

75,322

 

 

 

77,111

 

Notes:

 

(1)

Amortization of intangible assets related to certain acquisitions.

(2)

Restructuring and other charges recorded in gross profit and operating expenses primarily relate to severance costs.

(+)

Changes and percentages are based on actual values. Certain tables may not sum or recalculate due to rounding. Refer to "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of press release.

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Q2 2024 OUTLOOK - GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

 

GAAP operating margin

 

slightly above 15.5%

Stock-based compensation

 

~4.0%

Amortization of intangibles (1)

 

~0.4%

Non-GAAP operating margin

 

slightly above 19.8%

ALIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.

FISCAL 2024 OUTLOOK - GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

 

GAAP operating margin

 

slightly above 16.7%

Stock-based compensation

 

~4.4%

Amortization of intangibles (1)

 

~0.4%

Non-GAAP operating margin

 

slightly above 21.4%

 

(1) Amortization of intangible assets related to certain acquisitions.

Refer to "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of press release.

Align Technology

Madelyn Valente

(909) 833-5839

mvalente@aligntech.com

Zeno Group

Sarah Johnson

(828) 551-4201

sarah.johnson@zenogroup.com

Source: Align Technology, Inc.

FAQ

What were Align Technology's total revenues for Q1'24?

Align Technology reported total revenues of $997.4 million for the first quarter of 2024, representing a 5.8% increase year-over-year.

How did Clear Aligner revenues perform in Q1'24?

Clear Aligner revenues for Q1'24 were $817.3 million, up 3.5% year-over-year.

What was the operating margin for Align Technology in Q1'24?

Align Technology had an operating margin of 15.5% in Q1'24, with a non-GAAP operating margin of 19.8%.

What was Align Technology's net income per diluted share in Q1'24?

Align Technology reported a net income of $105.0 million, or $1.39 per diluted share, in Q1'24, while non-GAAP net income was $161.4 million, or $2.14 per diluted share.

What key milestones did Align Technology achieve in Q1'24?

During Q1'24, Align Technology completed acquisitions, launched new products, and received regulatory approvals, including the Invisalign Palatal Expander System.

What legal victories did Align Technology secure in Q1'24?

In Q1'24, Align Technology won summary judgments in favor of the company in U.S. antitrust class action lawsuits.

How much is remaining for stock repurchase under Align Technology's program?

Align Technology has $650.0 million remaining for repurchase of common stock under its stock repurchase program.

What is the revenue growth outlook for Align Technology in fiscal 2024?

Align Technology expects total revenue growth to be up +6% to +8% year-over-year in fiscal 2024.

When did Align Technology launch the iTero Lumina intraoral scanner?

Align Technology launched the iTero Lumina intraoral scanner on January 31, 2024, as the next generation of digital scanning technology.

What was the purpose of Align Technology's 'Better Way' advertising campaign?

The 'Better Way' advertising campaign aimed to promote the Invisalign brand, highlighting the positive patient experience with the Invisalign Palatal Expander System.

What acquisitions did Align Technology complete in Q1'24?

In Q1'24, Align Technology completed the acquisition of Cubicure GmbH, a leader in direct 3D printing solutions.

What was the net income per diluted share for Align Technology in Q1'23?

In Q1'23, Align Technology reported a net income of $87.8 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, showing a 19.6% year-over-year increase in net income.

Where can investors access Align Technology's webcast and conference call for Q1'24 results?

Investors can access Align Technology's webcast and conference call for Q1'24 results on the company's Investor Relations website under the 'Events & Presentations' section.

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