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ALC Stock Chart & Stats
CHF58.72
-CHF0.06(-0.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
CHF58.72
-CHF0.06(-0.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeCHF47.80 - CHF68.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.70M
Average Volume (3M)983.08K
Market Cap
CHF27.94B
Enterprise ValueCHF29.78B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)CHF1.46B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)CHF5.31B
Price to Earnings (P/E)51.9
Beta1.03
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.72Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.29
Shares Outstanding499,700,000
10 Day Avg. Volume966,585
30 Day Avg. Volume983,078
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio39.53
Price to Book (P/B)1.79
Price to Sales (P/S)3.61
P/FCF Ratio21.75
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
CHF68.80Price Target Upside17.17% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)2.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)CHF9.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Durable Revenue GrowthMulti-year revenue expansion indicates durable demand across Alcon’s eye-care portfolio rather than reliance on a single product or period. Continued growth across franchises and geographies can support operating scale, strengthen customer relationships, and provide a foundation for sustained earnings development.
Broad Product Momentum And Market PositionMarket-share gains in contact lenses and rapid adoption of newer products show that Alcon is converting innovation into commercial traction. A broad portfolio spanning surgical, contact-lens, and ocular-health categories can reinforce its competitive position and support recurring customer demand.
Strong Cash Generation And Conservative LeverageImproving free cash flow and conservative leverage give Alcon financial flexibility to fund product development, commercialization, and shareholder returns without relying heavily on additional borrowing. This supports resilience through investment cycles while preserving capacity for strategic capital allocation.
Bears Say
Recent Profitability And Return CompressionThe recent decline in net margin and ROE shows that revenue growth has not fully translated into stronger returns. If operating costs or pricing pressure persist, profitability may remain below prior levels, limiting earnings conversion and reducing the benefit of otherwise healthy gross margins.
PowerVision Program DiscontinuationEnding the PowerVision programs removes a potential long-term accommodating-IOL growth pathway and represents an R&D setback. It may also redirect development resources and leave Alcon with fewer future product options in an area where differentiated innovation could have strengthened its surgical portfolio.
Competitive And Adoption Pressure In Surgical ProductsSlower implantables growth and limited Hydrus adoption indicate that competitive launches, reimbursement changes, and customer uptake are constraining parts of Surgical. Persistent pressure in these categories could weaken portfolio growth and make future expansion more dependent on newer launches.
ALC FAQ
What was Alcon Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Alcon Inc lowest stock price was CHF47.80 and its highest was CHF68.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Alcon Inc’s market cap?
Alcon Inc’s market cap is CHF27.94B.
When is Alcon Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Alcon Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were Alcon Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Alcon Inc released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported CHF0.681 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of CHF0.604 by CHF0.077.
Is Alcon Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Alcon Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Alcon Inc pay dividends?
Alcon Inc pays a Annually dividend of CHF0.28 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.5%. See more information on Alcon Inc dividends here
What is Alcon Inc’s EPS estimate?
Alcon Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.72.
How many shares outstanding does Alcon Inc have?
Alcon Inc has 499,700,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Alcon Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Alcon Inc reported an EPS of CHF0.681 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of CHF0.604. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.698%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Alcon Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:ALC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Alcon Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
CHF68.80 (17.17% Upside)
CHF68.80 (17.17% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CH:ALC Sentiment 90%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.92%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Alcon Inc
Alcon Inc. is a global eye care enterprise dedicated to the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of a comprehensive range of vision products for both eye care professionals and their patients worldwide. The company operates through two primary divisions. Its Surgical segment equips ophthalmic surgeons with advanced solutions for various procedures. This includes specialized equipment, diagnostic instrumentation, and implantable devices such as intraocular lenses (IOLs), alongside a full suite of consumables like viscoelastic substances, surgical solutions, and customized procedure kits. For cataract interventions, key offerings feature the Centurion Vision System, LenSx femtosecond laser, LuxOR surgical ophthalmic microscope, NGENUITY 3D visualization system, and ORA System for intra-operative measurements. Vitreoretinal surgeons benefit from systems like Constellation Vision, procedure packs, lasers, and a variety of specialized micro-instruments, including grieshaber and MIVS tools, scissors, forceps, medical-grade vitreous tamponades, and Hypervit vitrectomy probes. Refractive surgery innovations include WaveLight lasers and Contoura Vision for LASIK treatments, and the segment also provides the EX-PRESS glaucoma filtration device. Its IOL portfolio, prominently featuring AcrySof IQ, includes advanced technology lenses like PanOptix and ReSTOR, designed to correct presbyopia and astigmatism during cataract removal. The Vision Care segment addresses everyday eye health needs. It offers a diverse selection of contact lenses, including daily disposables, reusable options, and color-enhancing varieties. This segment also provides ocular health products for conditions such as dry eye, glaucoma, and allergies, in addition to contact lens care solutions, ocular vitamins, and redness-relieving drops. Prominent brands within this segment include TOTAL, PRECISION, DAILIES AquaComfort PLUS, Air Optix, Opti-Free, Clear Care, Tears Naturale, Genteal, ICAPS, and Vitalux. Founded in 1945, the company was initially known as Alcon Universal S.A. before rebranding as Alcon Inc. in December 2001. Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland.
ALC Company Deck
ALC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a clearly positive operational and financial quarter: 7% consolidated sales growth, strong equipment performance (UNITY), margin expansion (+250 bps gross margin, +160 bps operating margin), EPS and cash-flow strength, and multiple successful new-product introductions (PanOptix Pro, TRYPTYR, Valeda). Notable negatives included the discontinuation of the PowerVision accommodating IOL program, slower growth in implantables and certain glaucoma products, a few one-time margin items and manufacturability timing for UNITY DX. On balance, the positives — consistent revenue and margin expansion, robust cash generation and multiple high-potential product rollouts and market-share gains — outweigh the setbacks.View all CH:ALC earnings summariesALC Stock 12 Month Forecast
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