Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN)
Align Technology makes Invisalign clear dental aligners and digital scanning systems for orthodontics.
- Fiscal year end in SEC snapshot
- December 31
- Annual report period end
- 2025-12-31
Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies stocks
4 distinct companies in our coverage share this SEC industry code, including Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN), Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW), Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG). Explore what each business does and open its annual filing below.
What this peer group tells you
The SEC classifies these issuers under “Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies” (SIC 3842). A shared code is a starting point for finding comparable businesses. Product mix, geography and customers can still differ substantially. Read the company descriptions before treating the group as direct competitors.
Fiscal calendars in this group
Align the reporting periods before comparing annual results. Companies with different year ends report different 12-month windows.
| Fiscal year end (SEC) | Companies |
|---|---|
| December 31 | ALGN, EW, ISRG |
| March 31 | STE |
Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies stocks: company profiles and annual filings
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (EW)
Edwards Lifesciences makes heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring devices for cardiovascular care.
- Fiscal year end in SEC snapshot
- December 31
- Annual report period end
- 2025-12-31
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)
Intuitive Surgical makes the da Vinci robotic surgical systems used in minimally invasive procedures worldwide. A razor-and-blade model of systems, instruments, and services drives recurring revenue.
- Fiscal year end in SEC snapshot
- December 31
- Annual report period end
- 2025-12-31
STERIS plc (STE)
STERIS provides sterilization and infection-prevention products and services for hospitals and manufacturers.
- Fiscal year end in SEC snapshot
- March 31
- Annual report period end
- 2026-03-31
Compare companies in this industry
ALGN vs EW
Compare Align Technology, Inc. and Edwards Lifesciences Corporation: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
ALGN vs ISRG
Compare Align Technology, Inc. and Intuitive Surgical, Inc.: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
ALGN vs STE
Compare Align Technology, Inc. and STERIS plc: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
EW vs ISRG
Compare Edwards Lifesciences Corporation and Intuitive Surgical, Inc.: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
EW vs STE
Compare Edwards Lifesciences Corporation and STERIS plc: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
ISRG vs STE
Compare Intuitive Surgical, Inc. and STERIS plc: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
Sources and method
Industry codes and annual filing references come from the SEC submissions snapshot linked to each issuer in our company catalog (snapshot ; newer filings may exist). Only groups with at least three distinct issuers, business descriptions and annual filing links are included. Multiple share classes of one issuer count as one company. This is a coverage directory, not a complete industry census or a ranking of investments.
SEC Standard Industrial Classification code list explains the classification system. Read our research methodology or browse all industry directories.
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