Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Reduces Align Technology Stake

The financial firm sold over 150,000 shares of the medical equipment provider in Q4 2025.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:34am

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An extreme close-up of the intricate inner workings of a dental scanning device, with gears, sensors, and other high-tech components, conceptually representing the advanced technology behind Align Technology's Invisalign system.Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's reduced stake in Align Technology reflects broader shifts in the medical device and dental care industries.Tempe Today

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. significantly reduced its position in Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN) during the fourth quarter of 2025, selling 151,437 shares of the medical equipment provider's stock. The firm's holdings in Align Technology were valued at $4.2 million at the end of the reporting period.

Why it matters

Align Technology is a major player in the dental and orthodontic technology space, known for its Invisalign clear aligner system. Institutional investors closely watch movements in the company's stock, as it can signal broader trends in the medical device and dental care industries.

The details

According to a 13F filing with the SEC, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group reduced its stake in Align Technology by 84.8% during the fourth quarter. The firm previously owned 27,169 shares of the company's stock. Several other major institutional investors, including Vanguard Group, Capital International Investors, and Ninety One UK Ltd., also hold significant positions in Align Technology.

  • Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • The firm sold 151,437 shares of Align Technology during that quarter.

The players

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.

A major Japanese financial services group that manages investments and assets for institutional and individual clients.

Align Technology, Inc.

A medical equipment company that pioneered the use of digital technology in orthodontics, known for its Invisalign clear aligner system.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Align Technology position reflects broader shifts in the medical device and dental care industries, as investors closely monitor the performance and growth prospects of leading companies like Align.