Alcon Inc./Fr. ALC
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About Alcon Inc.
Alcon Inc. is a global company specializing in eye care products and medical devices, serving the healthcare sector. The company focuses on two main divisions: Surgical and Vision Care. Its Surgical segment offers ophthalmic products such as cataract, retinal, and refractive surgery equipment, while the Vision Care segment provides contact lenses and lens care products. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Alcon was founded in 1945 as a small ophthalmic shop in Texas and has since expanded its footprint internationally. Alcon benefits from its extensive research and development capabilities, underpinned by a robust portfolio of market-driven innovations aiming to address unmet eye care needs globally.
Ticker
Fr. ALC
Sector
Primary listing
XSWX
Employees
25,942
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Website
Alcon Inc. Metrics
BasicAdvanced
CHF 30B
39.61
CHF 1.56
0.70
CHF 0.28
0.45%
Price and volume
Market cap
CHF 30B
Beta
0.7
52-week high
CHF 85.16
52-week low
CHF 57.68
Average daily volume
1.2M
Dividend rate
CHF 0.28
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.115
Quick ratio
1.281
Long term debt to equity
20.835
Total debt to equity
23.808
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
16.94%
Interest coverage (TTM)
6.25%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,834.264
Gross margin (TTM)
55.67%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.42%
Operating margin (TTM)
12.25%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
15.52%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
CHF 314,760
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.57%
Return on equity (TTM)
4.50%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
39.613
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.719
Price to book
1.36
Price to tangible book (TTM)
7.96
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
24.057
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.16%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.566
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.45%
Forward dividend yield
0.45%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.94%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-3.41%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.06%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.38%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
42.80%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
15.85%
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Alcon Inc. stock?
Alcon Inc. (ALC) has a market cap of Fr.30B as of March 14, 2026.
What is the P/E ratio for Alcon Inc. stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Alcon Inc. (ALC) stock is 39.61 as of March 14, 2026.
Does Alcon Inc. stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Alcon Inc. (ALC) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of March 14, 2026, the dividend rate is Fr.0.28 and the yield is 0.45%. Alcon Inc. has a payout ratio of 16.94% 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 0.7. 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.