Alcon AG (ALC)

Alcon AG is a healthcare company focused on eye care products worldwide. Listed on the NYSE as common stock under the ticker ALC, the company operates through two main segments, Surgical and Vision Care. Its Surgical business includes equipment, diagnostics, intraocular lenses, implantables, and a range of consumables used in ophthalmic procedures. The Vision Care segment covers contact lenses and eye health products. Alcon’s portfolio spans cataract surgery systems and digital tools, refractive surgery products used in LASIK procedures, vitreoretinal instruments, and contact lenses, along with products for dry eye, glaucoma, ocular allergies, and lens care. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It was previously known as Alcon Universal S.A. before adopting the Alcon Inc. name in 2001.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-ALC
$82.04
19.7% Upside
Undervalued
$87.32
27.4% Upside
Undervalued
Great
0.182
0.3%
August 10, 2026
41.0x
1.5x
3.2x
34.171 B
36.521 B
13.3%
99.7%
8.1
20.3%
211.1%
Valuation • Fair Value

Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$82.04

Estimated upside of 19.7% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$83.78

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$18.63

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$84.48

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$79.50

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$87.32

Analysts imply upside of 27.4%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

10.634 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

11.107 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

2.313 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

2.912 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Great

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

7

Relatively strong quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.66

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

8.1

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

211.1%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 10, 2026

Days to Earnings

20

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.3%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

0.182

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

CHF

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

20.3%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Sell

The weekly technical read for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 17 buy, 3 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 17
Hold 3
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$82.04
Estimated upside 19.7%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 19.7%
Analyst Target
$87.32
Implied upside 27.4%
Financial Health
Great
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) is $82.04. This implies an estimated upside of 19.7% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 19.7% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) is $87.32. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 27.4%.

The current financial health read for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) is Great. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) is August 10, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.3%, upcoming dividend amount is 0.182.

The current P/E ratio listed for Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) is 41.0x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Alcon AG is 34.171 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Alcon AG is 36.521 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Alcon AG is NYSE-ALC, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Alcon AG (NYSE-ALC) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Alcon AG is 13.3%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Alcon AG is 99.7%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.