Alcon Inc./€ALC
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About Alcon Inc.
Alcon Inc. is a global medical company specializing in eye care products. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Alcon operates in the healthcare industry with a focus on ophthalmology. The company offers a range of products including surgical equipment, contact lenses, and vision care products. Founded in 1945 as a small ophthalmic shop, it has grown to serve a diverse global market with operations across multiple countries. Alcon's strategic positioning leverages its extensive research and development capabilities, allowing it to innovate and adapt within the dynamic field of eye care.
Ticker
€ALC
Sector
Primary listing
XGAT
Employees
25,000
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Website
Alcon Inc. Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€33B
36.23
€1.84
0.69
€0.30
0.45%
Price and volume
Market cap
€33B
Beta
0.69
52-week high
€92.79
52-week low
€66.78
Average daily volume
223K
Dividend rate
€0.30
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.601
Quick ratio
1.413
Long term debt to equity
23.064
Total debt to equity
23.773
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
15.47%
Interest coverage (TTM)
6.54%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,996.087
Gross margin (TTM)
55.56%
Net profit margin (TTM)
10.70%
Operating margin (TTM)
12.86%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
14.43%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€340,920
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.64%
Return on equity (TTM)
4.98%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
36.235
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.864
Price to book
1.4
Price to tangible book (TTM)
8.29
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
27.374
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
3.65%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.437
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.45%
Forward dividend yield
0.45%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.04%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-2.69%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.01%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
32.89%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
12.09%
Bulls say / Bears say
Alcon Vision will pay Johnson & Johnson’s J&J Surgical Vision $199 million to settle legal battles over alleged software theft, highlighting significant intellectual property litigation risk and the potential for further claims (Reuters)
Alcon has reduced its full-year net sales guidance to $10.3–$10.4 billion and warned of a gross tariff impact of about $100 million, causing shares to tumble up to 11.6% and highlighting the company’s exposure to U.S. trade policy changes (Reuters)
Sales of surgical implantables dropped 2% year-over-year to $456 million in Q2 2025, reflecting challenging market conditions and increased competition in Alcon's core surgery business (Reuters)
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Alcon Inc. stock?
Alcon Inc. (ALC) has a market cap of €33B as of September 15, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Alcon Inc. stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Alcon Inc. (ALC) stock is 36.23 as of September 15, 2025.
Does Alcon Inc. stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Alcon Inc. (ALC) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 15, 2025, the dividend rate is €0.2997 and the yield is 0.45%. Alcon Inc. has a payout ratio of 15.47% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Alcon Inc. dividend payment date?
The next Alcon Inc. (ALC) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Alcon Inc.?
Alcon Inc. (ALC) has a beta rating of 0.69. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.