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Where this comes from
Reported directly by Align Technology in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense.
The official record: Align Technology’s 10-Q, filed May 6, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is Align Technology's R&D?
- Align Technology (ALGN) reported R&D of $98.66M in Q1 2026.
- How has Align Technology's R&D changed year-over-year?
- Align Technology's R&D increased by 1.5% year-over-year, from $97.2M to $98.66M.
- What is the long-term trend for Align Technology's R&D?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Align Technology's R&D has grown at a 10.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $250.32M to $369.91M.
- What does R&D mean?
- Spending dedicated to creating new products or improving existing technology.
- How do you interpret R&D?
- Higher spending often signals a commitment to future growth and innovation, while significant cuts may indicate a shift toward short-term profitability over long-term competitiveness.
- How does R&D compare across companies?
- Highly variable across industries; essential for tech and medical device firms but lower for mature service businesses.