ALC
Alcon AG
NYSE: ALC · HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES
$74.87
+2.83% today
Updated 2026-04-30
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
1.6M
Alcon AG (ALC) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
6 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
+1.3%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
+8.6%
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
+36.8%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
-0.6%
Last 3 reports
Positive reaction rate
33%
1 of 3 quarters
Largest single-day move
-8.0%
2025-08-19
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | $0.78 | -0.5% | $84.68 | $84.27 | -0.5% |
| 2025-11-11 | $0.79 | +2.6% | $74.39 | $79.44 | +6.8% |
| 2025-08-19 | $0.76 | +7.0% | $88.13 | $81.04 | -8.0% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $0.78 | $0.78 | -0.5% | $2.72B | +8.6% |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.77 | $0.79 | +2.6% | $2.61B | +6.5% |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.71 | $0.76 | +7.0% | $2.60B | +4.0% |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.76 | $0.73 | -3.9% | $2.47B | +0.6% |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.47 | $0.57 | +21.3% | $2.50B | +6.4% |
| 2024-09-30 | $0.74 | $0.81 | +9.5% | $2.45B | +5.4% |
| 2024-06-30 | $0.73 | $0.74 | +1.4% | $2.50B | +3.1% |
| 2024-03-31 | $0.73 | $0.78 | +6.8% | $2.46B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $0.68 | $0.69 | +1.5% | $2.35B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $0.67 | $0.66 | -1.5% | $2.33B | — |
| 2023-06-30 | $0.64 | $0.69 | +7.8% | $2.42B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $3.40 | $11.2B | +8.0% | 12 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $3.93 | $12.0B | +6.4% | 12 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $4.35 | $12.6B | +5.7% | 12 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $4.78 | $13.3B | +5.5% | 12 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $5.25 | $14.1B | +5.5% | 12 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has Alcon AG beaten earnings estimates?
Alcon AG has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 6 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of +1.3% over the last 4 quarters.
How does ALC stock react to earnings?
ALC stock has moved an average of -0.6% in the trading day following earnings over its last 3 reports, with positive reactions in 33% of those quarters.
What is Alcon AG's revenue growth rate?
Alcon AG reported year-over-year revenue growth of +8.6% in its most recent quarter, with EPS growing +36.8% year-over-year.
What is the expected EPS for ALC in 2026?
Analysts expect Alcon AG to report EPS of $3.40 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $11.2B, based on estimates from 12 analysts.