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ALC Stock Chart & Stats
CHF63.90
-CHF2.00(-2.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
CHF63.90
-CHF2.00(-2.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeCHF47.80 - CHF74.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume235.38K
Average Volume (3M)1.54M
Market Cap
CHF27.20B
Enterprise ValueCHF34.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)CHF1.66B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)CHF5.25B
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.8
Beta1.05
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.6Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.65
Shares Outstanding499,700,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,579,369
30 Day Avg. Volume1,537,960
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
CHF70.58Price Target Upside10.45% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)2.74
Revenue Forecast (FY)CHF8.75B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthSustained low leverage and a sizable equity base give Alcon durable financial flexibility to fund R&D, equipment placements, and shareholder returns without stressing liquidity. This reduces refinancing risk, supports strategic investments and buybacks, and cushions the business through cyclical procedure swings.
Surgical Equipment MomentumStrong equipment adoption (Unity platform) accelerates installed base growth, which drives recurring consumables and creates higher lifetime customer value. Durable equipment placements increase switching costs, stabilize long-term consumables revenue and support margin resilience as installed base grows.
New-product AdoptionRapid market share gains and high refill rates indicate strong clinical adoption and recurring demand. Expanding commercial and Medicare coverage increases patient access, making Tryptyr a durable revenue stream that can improve prescription stickiness and long-term top-line and margin profiles.
Bears Say
TTM Profitability & FCF SoftnessA recent step-down in net margin and trailing free cash flow reduces internal funding capacity and raises the bar for sustaining R&D, equipment placement investments and buybacks. If this earnings/FCF softness persists, it could constrain strategic initiatives and increase sensitivity to macro shocks.
Tariff-driven Margin PressurePersistent import tariffs are a structural cost headwind that erodes gross margins unless offset by pricing, sourcing changes, or efficiency gains. Tariff exposure introduces supply-chain and geographic risk, forcing either margin compression or sustained price increases that can dampen demand over time.
China Weakness & Competitive IOL PressureWeakness in China and intensified international competition in IOLs limit growth in a high-margin surgical category. Prolonged regional softness or pricing pressure can slow unit growth, compress margins and reduce the upside from premium IOL adoption that underpins long-term surgical profitability.
Alcon News
ALC FAQ
What was Alcon’s price range in the past 12 months?
Alcon lowest stock price was CHF47.80 and its highest was CHF74.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Alcon’s market cap?
Alcon’s market cap is CHF27.20B.
When is Alcon’s upcoming earnings report date?
Alcon’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 29 days.
How were Alcon’s earnings last quarter?
Alcon released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported CHF0.662 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of CHF0.636 by CHF0.026.
Is Alcon overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Alcon’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Alcon pay dividends?
Alcon pays a Annually dividend of CHF0.28 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.44%. See more information on Alcon dividends here
What is Alcon’s EPS estimate?
Alcon’s EPS estimate is 0.6.
How many shares outstanding does Alcon have?
Alcon has 499,700,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Alcon’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Alcon reported an EPS of CHF0.662 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of CHF0.636. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.958%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Alcon?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:ALC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Alcon Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
CHF70.58 (10.45% Upside)
CHF70.58 (10.45% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CH:ALC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-23.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Alcon
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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a largely constructive picture: solid top-line growth across surgical, vision care and ocular health, strong early adoption and share gains from new product launches (Unity, PanOptix Pro, Tryptyr, Total30), a meaningful equipment acceleration and a shareholder-friendly $1.5B repurchase plan. Offsetting this optimism were market headwinds (soft cataract volumes, China weakness), tariff-driven margin pressure, modest operational disruptions (Hydrus supply, Middle East shipping) and near-term margin timing (Q2 SG&A peak). Management maintained full-year guidance (5%–7% sales growth; 70–170 bps core operating margin expansion) and positioned the back half of 2026 for stronger contribution from new products, implying overall confidence in durable growth despite short-term noise.View all CH:ALC earnings summariesALC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
CHF70.58
▲(10.45% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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