Align Technology, Inc.

ALGN · Healthcare

About Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN)

Align Technology, Inc. is a Medical Instruments & Supplies company operating in the Healthcare sector.

ALGN trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Instruments & Supplies

Key Statistics

Current Price
$180.86
Market Cap
$12.98B
52-Week High
$208.31
52-Week Low
$122.00
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical Instruments & Supplies

$1,000 Invested in Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN)

1 Year
$1,073
+7%
3 Years
$564
+-44%
5 Years
$335
+-67%
10 Years
$2,546
+155%
Since IPO
$10,718
+972%

How much would $1,000 invested in ALGN be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in ALGN 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) in 2025 would be worth $1,073 as of May 2026, representing a +7.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ALGN 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) in 2023 would be worth $564 as of May 2026, representing a -43.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ALGN 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) in 2021 would be worth $335 as of May 2026, representing a -66.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ALGN 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) in 2016 would be worth $2,546 as of May 2026, representing a +154.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ALGN at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) at IPO would be worth $10,718 as of May 2026, representing a +971.8% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.42%
Positive Months
170
56% of 302
Negative Months
130
43% of 302
Data Period
25+ years
302 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2002 (+102.8%)
Best month on avg: April (+8.0%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Sep 2001 (-67.0%)
Worst month on avg: July (-1.0%)

Over the past 25+ years (302 months), Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) has averaged a monthly return of +2.42% with a median return of +1.76%. The stock had 170 positive months (56%) and 130 negative months (43%). The best month in ALGN's history was November 2002 with a +102.8% return, while the worst was September 2001 at -67.0%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +8.0%), and July the weakest (-1.0%).

ALGN's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +207.1%, and the worst was 2022 at -95.9%.

Annual Returns

Over 25 years of trading history, Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) has delivered an average annual return of +39.75% with a median return of +17.78%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.92%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (64%) and losses in 9 years (36%).

ALGN's best year was 2003 with a +498.19% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -67.91%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. ALGN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.

Avg Return
+39.75%
Best Year
2003 (+498.19%)
Worst Year
2022 (-67.91%)
Positive Years
16/25
Year Return Start End
2026 +15.82% $156.15 $180.86
2025 -25.11% $208.51 $156.15
2024 -23.90% $274.00 $208.51
2023 +29.92% $210.90 $274.00
2022 -67.91% $657.18 $210.90
2021 +22.98% $534.38 $657.18
2020 +91.51% $279.04 $534.38
2019 +33.24% $209.43 $279.04
2018 -5.74% $222.19 $209.43
2017 +131.13% $96.13 $222.19
2016 +45.98% $65.85 $96.13
2015 +17.78% $55.91 $65.85
2014 -2.15% $57.14 $55.91
2013 +105.91% $27.75 $57.14
2012 +16.94% $23.73 $27.75
2011 +21.44% $19.54 $23.73
2010 +9.65% $17.82 $19.54
2009 +103.66% $8.75 $17.82
2008 -47.54% $16.68 $8.75
2007 +19.40% $13.97 $16.68
2006 +115.92% $6.47 $13.97
2005 -39.81% $10.75 $6.47
2004 -34.89% $16.51 $10.75
2003 +498.19% $2.76 $16.51
2002 -38.67% $4.50 $2.76

Frequently Asked Questions: ALGN

What sector is ALGN in?

ALGN operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. This sector includes pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare providers.

How has ALGN performed historically?

Over 25 years of trading history, ALGN has posted gains in 16 years (64% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +498.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in ALGN?

You can invest in ALGN through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ALGN.

Last updated: 3/24/2026