Summary
Align Technology's (NASDAQ:ALGN) executive vice president and chief financial officer, John Morici, sold 7,969 shares of common stock on February 18, 2026, for approximately $1.5 million. The shares were sold at per-share prices ranging from $189.05 to $189.65. The sale was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Following the disposition, Morici directly holds 8,237 shares of Align Technology. That total includes 183 shares acquired on January 30, 2026, under the ALGN Employee Stock Purchase Plan. At the time of reporting, Align's shares traded at $190.09, representing a 35% increase over the prior six months.
Valuation snapshot
According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued at current levels, with Align maintaining a market capitalization of $13.63 billion. For investors seeking additional company-level research, a comprehensive Pro Research Report covering Align and more than 1,400 other U.S. equities is available.
Quarterly performance
Align reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. The company posted earnings per share of $3.29, versus the forecast of $2.97. Revenue for the quarter reached $1.05 billion, topping the expected $1.03 billion and marking 5% year-over-year growth. Management attributed the expansion to balanced increases across teen and adult aligners as well as scanner products.
Adult aligner shipments rose 8% year-over-year, reaching their highest level since 2021. The company also reported double-digit growth in doctor-supported organizations during the quarter. In addition, Align recorded a gross margin of 72.0%, noted as the company’s best margin result since the first quarter of 2022.
Analyst reactions
Following the quarterly release, multiple financial firms adjusted their outlooks. HSBC upgraded Align from Hold to Buy and set a price target of $200, citing the potential of 3D printing. Piper Sandler raised its price target to $220 while maintaining an Overweight rating, and Stifel increased its target to $210, highlighting strong case volume growth of 7.7% in the fourth quarter.
Regulatory filing
The insider sale was recorded via a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, documenting the transaction and updated beneficial ownership details for Morici.
Context and next steps
The combination of insider selling, a valuation assessment from InvestingPro, and upgraded analyst targets provides investors with multiple data points to weigh. Those seeking more detailed financial and valuation analysis can consult the available Pro Research Report for Align and other U.S. equities.