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ALC

Alcon AG

NYSE: ALC · HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES

$72.81
-3.44% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$36.39B
P/E ratio
36.77
P/S ratio
3.50x
EPS (TTM)
$1.98
Dividend yield
0.48%
52W range
$72 – $99
Volume
1.5M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

49
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C
7.3
Quality
B+
5.0
Profitability
C+
4.7
Valuation
C
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
Altman Z-Score
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →200 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$94.68
+30.04%
12-Month target
$59.27
-18.60%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$90.63
Margin of safety
+12.40%
5 Strong Buy17 Buy5 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $489.00M — positive
+ 12.40% below intrinsic value
+ Debt/equity 0.24x — low leverage
Risks
No major risks identified

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$8.72B$9.46B$9.91B$10.40B$10.40B$11.2B
Net income$335.00M$974.00M$1.02B$980.00M$217.00M
EPS$1.98$3.40
Free cash flow$472.00M$537.00M$1.41B$1.73B$489.00M
Profit margin3.84%10.30%10.27%9.42%9.42%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
ALC$36.39B494.75.04.77.3+12.40%Hold
LLY$789.69B7810.010.05.06.5Strong Buy
JNJ$547.64B594.79.03.36.0-41.97%Buy
ABBV$351.47B634.08.04.75.0-24.92%Buy
UNH$322.34B545.35.57.34.8+42.06%Buy
AZN$294.17B646.78.05.35.0+4.07%Buy

Smart narrative

Alcon AG trades at $72.81. representing a P/E of 36.77x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 49/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. TTM revenue stands at $10.40B. with profit margins at 9.42%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $90.63.

Frequently asked questions

What is Alcon AG's stock price?
Alcon AG (ALC) trades at $72.81.
Is Alcon AG overvalued?
Smart Value Score 49/100 (Grade C, Sell). DCF value $90.63.
What is the price target of Alcon AG (ALC)?
The analyst target price is $94.68, representing +30.0% upside from the current price of $72.81.
What is the intrinsic value of Alcon AG (ALC)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $90.63, a +12.4% margin of safety versus $72.81.
What is the future stock price of ALC by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Alcon AG could reach $335.52 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Alcon AG's revenue?
TTM revenue is $10.40B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.

Company info

SectorHEALTHCARE
IndustryMEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio3.50x
ROE4.50%
Beta0.74
50D MA$78.69
200D MA$79.45
Shares out0.49B
Float0.49B
Short ratio
Avg volume1.5M

Performance

1 week-3.94%
1 month-3.58%
3 months-10.09%
YTD-7.61%
1 year
3 years
5 years