11 Best Medical Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

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2. Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN)

Analyst Upside: 54.25%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 52

Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) ranks among the best medical stocks to buy according to analysts. Piper Sandler reaffirmed its $250 price target and Overweight rating on Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) on July 23 ahead of the company’s second-quarter earnings report.

According to the firm, June clear aligner volumes rose 3.9% (roughly flat when accounting for an additional day), bringing the total volume for the quarter to -3.1%. These results are characterized as “unequivocally better” than those shown in the monthly orthodontic data year-to-date and relative to late 2024.

Piper Sandler was hopeful that this could be the start of a demand trend reversal, pointing to consistent volume increases in the adult and teen categories as well as favorable trending patient exam data as a leading indicator.

Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN), recognized as a leader in 3D-printed dental treatments, is a prominent medical device company that employs 3D printing to manufacture Invisalign systems, which straighten teeth with removable and custom-made aligners.

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