Align Technology (ALGN) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

For the quarter ended March 2025, Align Technology (ALGN) reported revenue of $979.26 million, down 1.8% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.13, compared to $2.14 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $972.78 million, representing a surprise of +0.67%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +7.58%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.98.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Align Technology performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Clear Aligner Shipments: 642 versus 626 estimated by two analysts on average. Net revenues- Imaging Systems and CAD/CAM Services: $182.42 million versus $188.72 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +1.2% change. Net revenues- Total Clear Aligner: $796.84 million versus $786.33 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -2.5% change. View all Key Company Metrics for Align Technology here>>>Shares of Align Technology have returned +12.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent.Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity. Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators,and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks