Core Insights - Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.49, a 3.3% increase year-over-year, but missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.1% [1] - The company's revenues for the quarter were $1.01 billion, down 1.6% year-over-year, and also fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.6% [2] - Following the earnings announcement, ALGN's stock experienced a significant decline of 34.2% in after-market trading [1] Revenue Breakdown - ALGN operates in two reportable segments: Clear Aligner and Imaging Systems & CAD/CAM Services [3] - Revenues from the Clear Aligner segment decreased by 3.3% year-over-year to $804.6 million, despite a favorable foreign exchange impact of 0.6% [3] - Imaging Systems & CAD/CAM Services revenues increased by 5.6% to $207.8 million, also benefiting from a 0.5% favorable currency impact [3] Margin Analysis - Gross profit for the second quarter was $708.1 million, a decline of 2% year-over-year, with a gross margin of 69.9%, down 32 basis points [4] - Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased by 0.8% to $448.7 million, while Research and Development (R&D) expenses rose by 4.6% to $96.4 million [4] - Operating income was $163 million, down 8.5% year-over-year, leading to an operating margin contraction of 122 basis points to 16.1% [4] Financial Position - At the end of the second quarter, ALGN had cash and cash equivalents of $901.2 million, up from $873 million at the end of the first quarter [5] - Net cash provided by operating activities was $181.3 million, compared to $188.5 million at the end of the second quarter of 2024 [5] Stock Repurchase Program - During the quarter, ALGN repurchased approximately 585.1 thousand shares at an average price of $164.14 per share, completing a $225 million open market repurchase initiated in the first quarter of 2025 [6] - This marked the completion of the entire $1 billion stock repurchase program approved in January 2023 [6] Future Outlook - For the full year 2025, ALGN expects Clear Aligner revenue growth to be flat to slightly up from 2024, with Systems and Services revenues anticipated to grow faster [9] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 revenues is $4.16 billion, indicating a 3.9% year-over-year growth [9] - For the third quarter, ALGN projects worldwide revenues between $965 million and $985 million, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate is $1.04 billion [11] Additional Insights - ALGN achieved a record number of teen cases, treating over 6 million teens and kids with the Invisalign system globally [14] - Despite the challenges, Clear Aligner volume grew in APAC and EMEA regions, driven by increased utilization among orthodontists and general practitioners [13]