Rating Change
Evercore ISI Group analysts downgraded Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) from Outperform to In-Line on October 05, 2026.
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Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) Downgraded to In-Line by Evercore ISI Group
Evercore ISI Group analysts downgraded Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) from Outperform to In-Line on October 05, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) · downgrade
- Firm
- Evercore ISI Group
- Rating
- Outperform to In-Line
- Price at event
- $140.65
- Market capitalization
- $13.6B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Evercore ISI Group downgraded Align Technology from Outperform to In-Line on October 5, 2026.
Market Context
Align Technology, Inc. operates in the Healthcare sector. The stock currently trades at $140.65 with a market capitalization of $13.6B. The stock has declined 8.8% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst downgrades can weigh on a stock in the short term as institutional investors who follow Evercore ISI Group's research adjust their positions. However, downgrades also sometimes create buying opportunities if the market overreacts to the rating change. The reasoning behind the downgrade matters more than the rating itself.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Align Technology, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 7 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | In-Line | N/A |
| Jul 09, 2026 | BMO Capital | Outperform | N/A |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | N/A |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the In-Line rating mean for ALGN?
A rating of In-Line from Evercore ISI Group reflects the analyst's outlook on Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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