Alcon Inc.
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $34.20B
- P/E (TTM)
- 53.39
- Forward P/E
- 90.81
- Dividend yield
- 0.33%
- 52-week range
- $61.84$87.64
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.74M
Alcon (ALC) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $69.70 - $70.45 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $87.64 |
| 52-Week Low | $61.84 |
| Open | $70.08 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.46M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.74M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 10.82B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 640.64M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 1.71B |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.30 |
| Profit Margin | 5.92% |
| Operating Margin | 9.87% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 2.97% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.25 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.23 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
| Payout Ratio | 17.87% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 34.20B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 488.70M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 53.39 |
| Forward P/E | 90.81 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.16 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.58 |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.36 |
| 50-Day MA | $68.24 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $72.37 |
| 1-Year Change | −7.38% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Alcon at a Glance
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Alcon (ALC) has a market capitalization of $34.20B. The stock trades at 53.4× trailing earnings, 90.8× forward earnings and 3.2× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $640.64M on revenue of $10.82B (a 5.9% profit margin) and generated $1.71B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 8.3% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $1.35B in cash and securities against $5.31B of debt, a net debt position of $3.96B.
Alcon pays a annual dividend totaling $0.23 per share a year, a 0.33% yield at the Oct 26, 2026 close, with a 18% payout ratio and 4 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 7.4% over the past year. At $69.99 (the Oct 26, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $61.84 to $87.64, below its 200-day moving average of $72.37.
Based on 13 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $81.21, 16.0% above the Oct 26, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alcon
What is the current stock price for ALC?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, ALC stock trades at $69.99. The 52-week range is $61.84–$87.64, with a day range of $69.70–$70.45.
What is the P/E ratio for ALC?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Alcon's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 53.4, meaning investors pay $53.4 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 90.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Alcon operates in the Healthcare sector.
Does ALC pay dividends?
Yes, Alcon pays a 0.33% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 26, 2026 close ($0.23 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 17.9%. The most recent ex-dividend date was May 6, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for ALC?
Based on ratings from 13 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for ALC is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $81.21, a 16.0% upside from the Oct 26, 2026 close of $69.99.
What is the market cap of ALC?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Alcon's market capitalization is $34.20B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Alcon operates in the Healthcare sector within the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.