ALC

ALCON INC

NYSE · Ophthalmic Goods · Inc. V8 · CIK 0001167379
$66.11 -1.05% $33.9B
Vol
Market Cap$33.9B
Cap SizeLarge Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (83%)
Congressional1 trades
Exchange NYSE·Sector Ophthalmic Goods·Inc. V8·CIK 0001167379·Prev Close $66.81

Recent Activity

Jun 2, 2026 short_volume
Short Volume: ALC — 66.6% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 501,554 | Exempt: 64,516 | TRF Vol: 753,554 | Short Ratio: 66.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark
May 6, 2026 Event
GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Gel, Sterile, 10g (0.34 Fl oz), Distributed by: Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas 76134, USA, NDC: 0065-8064-01.
Class II: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to FDA inspection observations that it believes may im
Mar 12, 2026 Congress
Josh Gottheimer sell
$1,001 - $15,000 — House

Price Targets

$88.52 +30.4% upside Strong Buy
Current $67.90 Low $66.00 Median $88.00 High $112.00 15 analysts
$66.00 $112.00

Analyst Ratings

Strong Buy83% buy · 18 analysts
4Strong Buy
11Buy
2Hold
1Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
DateFirmActionRating
May 8, 2026 Barclays MAINTAIN Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight
May 7, 2026 Wells Fargo MAINTAIN Overweight → Overweight
May 7, 2026 Mizuho MAINTAIN Outperform → Outperform
May 7, 2026 Baird MAINTAIN Outperform → Outperform
May 6, 2026 Needham MAINTAIN Buy → Buy

Earnings Estimates

PeriodEPS Est.RangeGrowth#
Current Q $0.75 ▼ -0.9% $0.66 — $0.79 -1% YoY 14
Next Q $0.56 $0.45 — $0.64 16% YoY 8
Current FY $3.47 $3.36 — $3.57 13% YoY 25
Next FY $3.97 $3.78 — $4.25 15% YoY 25

Congressional Trades

1 members: 0 buys, 1 sells
MemberPartyTypeAmount
Josh GottheimerDSELL$1,001 - $15,000

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Current analyst consensus: Strong Buy (83% buy). Based on 18 analysts: 4 strong buy, 11 buy, 2 hold, 1 sell, 0 strong sell.

Analyst Price Targets

$88.52 mean target +30.4% upside Strong Buy (1.54)
$66.00 Low $112.00 High
MetricValue
Current Price$67.90
Target Low$66.00
Target Mean$88.52
Target Median$88.00
Target High$112.00
# Analysts15
RecommendationStrong Buy (1.54)

Earnings Estimates & Revisions

PeriodEPS AvgEPS LowEPS HighEPS Growth30d Rev.Up/DownRev. AvgRev. GrowthAnalysts
Current Q
2026-06-30
$0.75 $0.66 $0.79 -0.8% -0.9% 3↑ 9↓ $2.8B 6.8% 14
Next Q
2026-09-30
$0.56 $0.45 $0.64 16.4% +0.0% 3↑ 3↓ $2.8B 5.9% 8
Current FY
2026-12-31
$3.47 $3.36 $3.57 12.9% 17↑ 2↓ $11.1B 7.0% 25
Next FY
2027-12-31
$3.97 $3.78 $4.25 14.5% 15↑ 4↓ $11.8B 6.3% 25

Current Quarter EPS Revision History

TimepointEPS EstimateChange
Current$0.754
7d ago$0.754
30d ago$0.760-0.006
60d ago$0.796-0.042
90d ago$0.799-0.045
7 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 1 downgrades, 0 initiations.

Individual Analyst Actions

DateAnalyst FirmActionPrevious RatingNew Rating
May 8, 2026 Barclays MAINTAIN Equal-Weight Equal-Weight
May 7, 2026 Wells Fargo MAINTAIN Overweight Overweight
May 7, 2026 Mizuho MAINTAIN Outperform Outperform
May 7, 2026 Baird MAINTAIN Outperform Outperform
May 6, 2026 Needham MAINTAIN Buy Buy
May 6, 2026 BTIG MAINTAIN Buy Buy
Mar 23, 2026 BTIG REITERATE Buy Buy
Mar 9, 2026 Stifel MAINTAIN Hold Hold
Feb 26, 2026 Barclays MAINTAIN Equal-Weight Equal-Weight
Feb 26, 2026 Wells Fargo UPGRADE Equal-Weight Overweight
Feb 26, 2026 Needham MAINTAIN Buy Buy
Feb 25, 2026 BTIG MAINTAIN Buy Buy
Jan 9, 2026 Stifel DOWNGRADE Buy Hold

Monthly Consensus History

PeriodStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellBuy %Distribution
Jun 1, 202641121083%
May 1, 202641123075%
Apr 1, 202641123075%
Mar 1, 202641222080%
Feb 1, 202631232075%
Jan 1, 202631042068%
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
1 members of Congress traded this stock: 0 buys, 1 sells.

Congressional Trades

DateMemberPartyChamberTypeAmountAssetDisclosed
Mar 12, 2026Josh GottheimerDHOUSESELL$1,001 - $15,000Alcon IncApr 9, 2026 (29d)

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Jun 2, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALC — 66.6% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 501,554 | Exempt: 64,516 | TRF Vol: 753,554 | Short Ratio: 66.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALC — 58.0% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 455,551 | Exempt: 1,108 | TRF Vol: 786,097 | Short Ratio: 58.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALC — 71.0% short (0.6M / 0.8M)
Short: 600,007 | Exempt: 2,489 | TRF Vol: 845,477 | Short Ratio: 71.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALC — 59.0% short (0.6M / 1.1M)
Short: 628,442 | Exempt: 839 | TRF Vol: 1,064,707 | Short Ratio: 59.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALC — 60.7% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 601,587 | Exempt: 81 | TRF Vol: 991,684 | Short Ratio: 60.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 26, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALC — 70.4% short (0.7M / 1.0M)
Short: 703,682 | Exempt: 9,642 | TRF Vol: 999,214 | Short Ratio: 70.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALC — 80.5% short (0.9M / 1.1M)
Short: 863,547 | Exempt: 1,280 | TRF Vol: 1,072,463 | Short Ratio: 80.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 21, 2026
Clinical Trial
Reformulated PG324 Ophthalmic Solution for Intraocular Pressure Reduction
Phase Phase 3 — COMPLETED
May 21, 2026
clinical_trial_readout
Results Pending: Netarsudil 0.01%/latanoprost 0.005% ophthalmic solution (Phase 3) — Completed 45d ago
Trial: Reformulated PG324 Ophthalmic Solution for Intraocular Pressure Reduction Sponsor: Alcon Research Phase: Phase 3 | Completed: 2026-04-06 Condit
May 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALC — 62.8% short (0.7M / 1.1M)
Short: 694,852 | Exempt: 84 | TRF Vol: 1,106,313 | Short Ratio: 62.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 15, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALC — 57.8% short (0.4M / 0.8M)
Short: 438,446 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 758,582 | Short Ratio: 57.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 14, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALC — 55.3% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 335,961 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 607,883 | Short Ratio: 55.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 13, 2026
short_interest
FTD: ALC — 43,943 shares ($2.8M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260513, Price: $63.78, FTD Value: $2,802,684.54, ALCON INC. ORDINARY SHARES (CH
May 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALC — 56.9% short (0.5M / 0.9M)
Short: 499,083 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 877,750 | Short Ratio: 56.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALC — 67.1% short (0.9M / 1.4M)
Short: 917,057 | Exempt: 5 | TRF Vol: 1,366,211 | Short Ratio: 67.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 11, 2026
short_interest
FTD: ALC — 18,048 shares ($1.1M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260511, Price: $62.56, FTD Value: $1,129,082.88, ALCON INC. ORDINARY SHARES (CH
May 6, 2026
FDA
GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Gel, Sterile, 10g (0.34 Fl oz), Distributed by: Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas 76134, USA, NDC: 0065-8064-01.
Class II: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to FDA inspection observations that it believes may impact product quality.
May 6, 2026
FDA
Systane, Lubricant Eye Gel, Night Gel, Sterile, 10g (0.35 oz), Processed in France for: Alcon Laboratiroes, Inc., Fort Worth, TX 76134, USA, NDC 0065-0474-01
Class II: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to FDA inspection observations that it believes may impact product quality.
Apr 1, 2026
Clinical Trial
A Study to Investigate the Effect of 0.003% AR-15512 on Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
Phase Phase 3 — COMPLETED