There were a number of new product introductions this weekend at the American Association of Orthodontists Conference that will compete with Align Technology's (ALGN) Invisalign, William Blair analyst John Kreger tells investors in a research note. These include products from 3M (MMM) and Henry Schein (HSIC), as well as Dentsply Sirona's (XRAY) SureSmile offering, the analyst adds. He views the product offerings as largely in line with expectations, noting that his fundamental outlook on Align has not changed. Investors were well aware of looming competition, specifically from 3M, and the capabilities of the products introduced at the show were largely in line with expectations, Kreger contends. He continues to expect that clear aligners will take share from wires and brackets and maintains an Outperform rating on Align Technology.

Morgan Stanley raised the firm's price target on Align Technology to $360 from $344 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares, which the firm thinks should rise on the Q1 beat and "surprise" FY24 revenue guidance raise. The raised guidance implies a "healthy" second half ramp, which "inherently comes with risks," but management expressed confidence in market stability and innovation drivers, the analyst tells investors.

Baird raised the firm's price target on Align Technology to $370 from $333 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm said the higher forward guide should especially be well-received given March consumer spending/ortho demand uncertainties, and while visibility over the next few quarters admittedly remains limited by macro, the company's consistency is improving.

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