Alcon Inc. (ALC)
Company Info
Highlights
$47.75B
$2.05
46.71
2.88
$7.47B
$4.14B
$1.67B
$80.48 - $101.10
$106.65
1.52%
1.86
Share Price Chart
Loading data...
Compare to other instruments
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
Performance Chart
Loading data...
Returns By Period
Alcon Inc. (ALC) returned 12.79% year-to-date (YTD) and 17.14% over the past 12 months.
ALC
12.79%
10.06%
3.39%
17.14%
12.37%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
7.44%
-5.60%
8.37%
14.12%
10.46%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ALC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.30% | 1.55% | 2.63% | 2.82% | -1.91% | 12.79% | |||||||
| 2024 | -3.85% | 12.57% | -1.49% | -6.86% | 15.26% | -0.06% | 5.52% | 3.91% | 2.45% | -8.11% | -3.37% | -4.46% | 9.02% |
| 2023 | 9.72% | -9.27% | 3.37% | 2.75% | 7.11% | 6.10% | 3.42% | -2.27% | -7.15% | -7.45% | 6.04% | 3.29% | 14.32% |
| 2022 | -11.87% | 0.27% | 3.04% | -10.24% | 5.25% | -6.48% | 11.73% | -15.89% | -11.42% | 4.30% | 13.53% | -0.49% | -21.09% |
| 2021 | 8.68% | -4.62% | 2.60% | 7.62% | -7.49% | 0.83% | 3.62% | 13.28% | -2.43% | 3.59% | -5.95% | 11.12% | 32.41% |
| 2020 | 4.19% | 4.00% | -17.10% | 3.92% | 20.32% | -9.79% | 4.64% | -4.40% | -0.68% | -0.19% | 12.98% | 2.74% | 16.63% |
| 2019 | 0.28% | -0.03% | 6.65% | -5.32% | 3.76% | -4.38% | 1.68% | -6.72% | 2.32% | -2.53% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 76, ALC is among the top 24% of stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alcon Inc. (ALC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Loading data...
Dividends
Dividend History
Alcon Inc. provided a 0.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.26 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 0.28% | 0.31% | 0.30% | 0.30% | 0.24% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Alcon Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 |
| 2021 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Alcon Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.28%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Alcon Inc. has a payout ratio of 29.75%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Alcon Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Loading data...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Alcon Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Alcon Inc. was 37.19%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 47 trading sessions.
The current Alcon Inc. drawdown is 4.97%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -37.19% | Feb 21, 2020 | 22 | Mar 23, 2020 | 47 | May 29, 2020 | 69 |
| -35.96% | Dec 30, 2021 | 214 | Nov 3, 2022 | 337 | Mar 11, 2024 | 551 |
| -17.89% | Sep 13, 2024 | 84 | Jan 14, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -13.92% | Jun 4, 2020 | 67 | Sep 8, 2020 | 44 | Nov 9, 2020 | 111 |
| -13.09% | May 13, 2019 | 148 | Dec 10, 2019 | 48 | Feb 20, 2020 | 196 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading data...
Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Alcon Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Alcon Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company met analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Alcon Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ALC, comparing it with other companies in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. Currently, ALC has a P/E ratio of 46.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ALC compared to other companies in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. ALC currently has a PEG ratio of 2.9. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ALC relative to other companies in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. Currently, ALC has a P/S ratio of 4.8. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ALC in comparison with other companies in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. Currently, ALC has a P/B value of 2.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
| TTM | |
|---|---|
Revenue | — |
Total Revenue | — |
Cost Of Revenue | — |
Gross Profit | — |
Operating Expenses | — |
Selling, General & Admin Expenses | — |
R&D Expenses | — |
Depreciation And Amortization | — |
Total Operating Expenses | — |
Income | — |
Income Before Tax | — |
Operating Income | — |
EBITDA | — |
EBIT | — |
Earnings From Continuing Operations | — |
Net Income | — |
Income Tax Expense | — |
Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses) | — |
Extraordinary Items | — |
Discontinued Operations | — |
Effect Of Accounting Charges | — |
Non Recurring | — |
Minority Interest | — |
Other Items | — |
Interest Income | — |
Interest Expense | — |
Net Interest Income | — |