Fintel reports that on March 17, 2026, Barclays upgraded their outlook for Align Technology (NasdaqGS:ALGN) from Equal-Weight to Overweight.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 21.43% Upside
As of February 25, 2026, the average one-year price target for Align Technology is $205.76/share. The forecasts range from a low of $170.69 to a high of $236.25. The average price target represents an increase of 21.43% from its latest reported closing price of $169.45 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Align Technology is 4,651MM, an increase of 15.27%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 14.12.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 840 funds or institutions reporting positions in Align Technology. This is an decrease of 519 owner(s) or 38.19% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to ALGN is 0.12%, an increase of 24.25%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 16.45% to 66,977K shares. 
The put/call ratio of ALGN is 1.14, indicating a bearish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Capital International Investors holds 4,643K shares representing 6.51% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,050K shares , representing an increase of 34.30%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in ALGN by 84.29% over the last quarter.
Ninety One UK holds 2,227K shares representing 3.12% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,267K shares , representing a decrease of 1.79%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in ALGN by 21.63% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 1,760K shares representing 2.47% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,804K shares , representing a decrease of 2.51%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ALGN by 37.13% over the last quarter.
Capital World Investors holds 1,491K shares representing 2.09% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,317K shares , representing an increase of 11.65%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in ALGN by 40.52% over the last quarter.
Invesco holds 1,266K shares representing 1.78% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,498K shares , representing a decrease of 18.33%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ALGN by 87.20% over the last quarter.
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