The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN) and the rest of the dental equipment & technology stocks fared in Q1.

The dental equipment and technology industry encompasses companies that manufacture orthodontic products, dental implants, imaging systems, and digital tools for dental professionals. These companies benefit from recurring revenue streams tied to consumables, ongoing maintenance, and growing demand for aesthetic and restorative dentistry. However, high R&D costs, significant capital investment requirements, and reliance on discretionary spending make them vulnerable to economic cycles. Over the next few years, tailwinds for the sector include innovation in digital workflows, such as 3D printing and AI-driven diagnostics, which enhance the efficiency and precision of dental care. However, headwinds include economic uncertainty, which could reduce patient spending on elective procedures, regulatory challenges, and potential pricing pressures from consolidated dental service organizations (DSOs).

The 4 dental equipment & technology stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 3% while next quarter’s revenue guidance was in line.

While some dental equipment & technology stocks have fared somewhat better than others, they have collectively declined. On average, share prices are down 4.1% since the latest earnings results.

Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN)

Pioneering an alternative to traditional metal braces with nearly invisible plastic aligners, Align Technology (NASDAQ: ALGN) designs and manufactures Invisalign clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, and dental CAD/CAM software for orthodontic and restorative treatments.

Align Technology reported revenues of $1.04 billion, up 6.2% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 1.8%. Overall, it was a strong quarter for the company with a beat of analysts’ EPS and revenue estimates.

Investor expectations, however, were likely higher than Wall Street’s published projections, leaving some wishing for even better results (analysts’ consensus estimates are those published by big banks and advisory firms, not the investors who make buy and sell decisions). The stock is down 3.9% since reporting and currently trades at $171.49.

Is now the time to buy Align Technology? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Best Q1: Envista (NYSE: NVST)

Uniting more than 30 trusted brands including Nobel Biocare, Ormco, and DEXIS under one corporate umbrella, Envista Holdings (NYSE: NVST) is a global dental products company that provides equipment, consumables, and specialized technologies for dental professionals.

Envista reported revenues of $705.5 million, up 14.4% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 4.5%. The business had a strong quarter with an impressive beat of analysts’ revenue and EPS estimates.

Envista delivered the fastest revenue growth among its peers. Although it had a fine quarter compared to its peers, the market seems unhappy with the results as the stock is down 13.3% since reporting. It currently trades at $23.47.

Is now the time to buy Envista? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it’s free.

Weakest Q1: Henry Schein (NASDAQ: HSIC)

With a vast inventory of over 300,000 products stocked in distribution centers spanning more than 5.3 million square feet worldwide, Henry Schein (NASDAQ: HSIC) is a global distributor of healthcare products and services primarily to dental practices, medical offices, and other healthcare facilities.

Henry Schein reported revenues of $3.37 billion, up 6.3% year on year, exceeding analysts’ expectations by 0.8%. Still, it was a mixed quarter as it posted full-year EPS guidance in line with analysts’ estimates.

Henry Schein delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates in the group. Interestingly, the stock is up 8.5% since the results and currently trades at $78.15.

Read our full analysis of Henry Schein’s results here.

Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ: XRAY)

With roots dating back to 1877 when it introduced the first dental electric drill, Dentsply Sirona (NASDAQ: XRAY) manufactures and sells professional dental equipment, technologies, and consumable products used by dentists and specialists worldwide.

Dentsply Sirona reported revenues of $880 million, flat year on year. This number surpassed analysts’ expectations by 4.8%. More broadly, it was a satisfactory quarter as it also produced a solid beat of analysts’ revenue estimates but EPS in line with analysts’ estimates.

Dentsply Sirona scored the biggest analyst estimate beat but had the slowest revenue growth among its peers. The stock is down 7.9% since reporting and currently trades at $10.47.

Read our full, actionable report on Dentsply Sirona here, it’s free.

Market Update

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These concerns triggered a noticeable rotation away from these sectors and into safer havens. But markets rarely dwell on one narrative for long. Spring 2026 came, and the focus shifted abruptly from technological disruption to geopolitical risk. The US’ conflict with Iran became the dominant driver of market psychology, and when geopolitics takes center stage, the script changes quickly. Investors stop debating growth rates and start worrying about oil supply, inflation, and global stability.

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