Market ConditionsAlign Technology has experienced lower-than-average U.S. case growth during the past three years, correlated with a below-average Consumer Sentiment Index.
Market PerformanceAlign Technology's shares are down 23% year-to-date with a more recent 19% deterioration in October, amidst low expectations and disappointing volume guidance.
Revenue And Sales3Q revenue/case shipments missed expectations and management guided 4Q below expectations, which is not encouraging and likely sends shares lower.