Topline Growth
Total Q1 revenue of $1.041 billion, up 6.2% year-over-year (constant currency benefit ~4.5% / $44.9M), driven primarily by Clear Aligner demand.
Record Clear Aligner Volume and ASP Expansion
Clear Aligner shipments reached a record 686,000 cases, up 6.7% year-over-year (1.3% sequentially). Clear Aligner revenue was $856M, up 7.4% YoY. Average selling price per case was $1,250, up 1% ($10) YoY.
Broad-Based Patient and Channel Growth
Adults treated totaled 449,000 (up 7.8% YoY); teens & kids started 237,000 (up 4.8% YoY). Shipments grew double-digits in EMEA, APAC and Latin America; dentist/orthodontist channels both expanded (orthodontist shipments +7.4% YoY; GP shipments +5.6% YoY). DSO volumes grew double-digits and comprised ~25% of global volumes.
Margin and Profitability Improvement
GAAP gross margin improved to 70.8% (+1.4 pts YoY); Clear Aligner gross margin 71.6% (+1.1 pts YoY). GAAP operating margin was 13.6% (+0.3 pts YoY); non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 21.5% (+2.5 pts YoY). Non-GAAP EPS was $2.58, up 21% YoY.
Cash Generation, Deleveraging and Capital Returns
Cash & cash equivalents of $1,059.8M (up $186.8M YoY). Q1 operating cash flow $151M and free cash flow $120.3M. Completed $200M buyback and announced up to an additional $200M repurchase over 6 months; $800M remains available under authorization.
Systems & Platform Adoption Milestones
Installed base of active iTero scanners exceeded 125,000 globally and >12M iTero scans performed in the quarter. Exocad delivered double-digit revenue growth; Invisalign ART pilot launched in U.S.; iTero Lumina adoption and service/CPO sales contributed to Systems & Services revenue of $184.1M.
Commercial Initiatives Gaining Traction
Doctor Subscription Program (DSP) and DSP touch-up cases grew double-digits YoY across regions. Patient financing (HFD) live in over 4,000 U.S. offices and Invisalign Pay now used in a majority of Invisalign cases in Brazil—both supporting affordability, conversion and adoption.
Operational Improvements and Revenue Recognition Benefits
Clear Aligner deferred revenue decreased $77.2M (6.4% YoY) reflecting rollout of configurations with fewer/no future obligations (improves revenue recognition timing and cash conversion). Company cited lower refinement rates, improved treatment predictability and manufacturing throughput as ongoing margin drivers.