Align Technology, Inc. vs Lockheed Martin Corporation — how do they compare? Align Technology, Inc. trades at $172.77 (market cap $12.29B), while Lockheed Martin Corporation trades at $596.46 (market cap $137.96B). The key difference: Lockheed Martin Corporation is far larger — about 11.2× Align Technology, Inc.'s market cap, and Lockheed Martin Corporation pays a 2.31% dividend while Align Technology, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALGN | LMT | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $12.29B | $137.96B |
Sector | Health | Industrials |
52-Week High | $197.51 | $676.70 |
52-Week Low | $124.88 | $431.56 |
Enterprise Value | $11.30B | $154.71B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.31% |
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Align is the leading manufacturer of clear dental aligners globally, having pioneered the technology with the introduction of its Invisalign branded aligners in 1998. Since then, Invisalign has become a household name, having treated over 10 million patients with malocclusion (misaligned teeth) through orthodontist and dentist-guided treatment plans. The company maintains dominant market share of clear aligners, despite the introduction of direct-to-consumer competitors upon the expiration of key patents that began in 2017. Align also manufactures intraoral scanners (iTero), used for orthodontic treatment and restorative dental procedures (digital models for crowns, veneers, and implants).
Read more on ALGN →Lockheed Martin is the largest defense contractor globally and has dominated the Western market for high-end fighter aircraft since the F-35 program was awarded in 2001. Lockheed's largest segment is aeronautics, which is dominated by the massive F-35 program. Lockheed's remaining segments are rotary and mission systems, which is mainly the Sikorsky helicopter business.
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