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Align Technology announces $1B stock buyback; provides long-term financial model
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC
- Board authorized $1.0B stock repurchase program over three years, replacing prior $1B program completed May 1, 2025.
- Prior $1B authorization (Jan 2023) completed on May 1, 2025; settlement on May 2, 2025.
- Reiterates 2025 guidance; financial model targets clear aligner volume growth >15% and non-GAAP op margin >25% by 2029+.
- 2026-2028 targets: revenue growth 5-15%, non-GAAP gross margin 71-73%, operating margin 23-25%.
- Free cash flow target of 18-23% for 2026-2028; 20-25% for 2029+.