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Shares of Align Technology Inc. (ALGN) slid 1.42% to $160.58 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around dismal trading session for the stock market, with the S&amp;P 500 Index  falling 1.16% to 6,721.43 and Dow Jones Industrial Average  falling 0.47% to 47,885.97.
Align Technology Inc. closed 32.31% below its 52-week high of $237.23, which the company achieved on January 22nd.
The stock underperformed when compared to some of its competitors Wednesday, as Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (ZBH) rose 0.71% to $91.56 and Dentsply Sirona Inc. (XRAY) rose 0.53% to $11.43.
Trading volume (1.2 M) remained 266,533 below its 50-day average volume of 1.4 M.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled December 17, 2025.
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<p>Align Technology Inc.'s stock fell 1.42% to $160.58 on Wednesday, underperforming compared to competitors Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. and Dentsply Sirona Inc., which saw gains. The stock is 32.31% below its 52-week high. Trading volume was below the 50-day average.</p>

Align Technology Inc. Stock Underperforms Wednesday When Compared To Competitors