- ISIN
- CH0432492467
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical Instruments & Supplies
- IPO Date
- Apr 9, 2019
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $31.95B
- Enterprise Value
- $36.32B
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.65
- PE Ratio
- 39.50
- PEG Ratio
- 0.88
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $10.58B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $5.81B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $2.12B
- Year Range
- $61.84 - $92.55
- Target Price
- $89.36
- ROA (TTM)
- 2.56%
- ROE (TTM)
- 3.66%
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Performance
ALC Performance Chart
Alcon Inc. (ALC) is down 16.4% since the beginning of the year. At $65 per share, ALC is trading 29.6% below its 52-week high of $93. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ALC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $957.
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Returns By Period
Alcon Inc. (ALC) has returned -16.39% so far this year and -22.84% over the past 12 months.
Alcon Inc.
- 1D
- 0.77%
- 1M
- -3.84%
- YTD
- -16.39%
- 6M
- -18.19%
- 1Y
- -22.84%
- 3Y*
- -6.13%
- 5Y*
- -0.88%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
ALC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 9, 2019, ALC's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 13.2 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was May 2020 with a return of +20.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -17.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, ALC closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst single day was May 6, 2026 at -11.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.75% | 7.66% | -13.57% | -0.64% | -10.49% | -1.67% | -16.39% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.30% | 1.55% | 2.63% | 2.82% | -11.33% | 2.72% | -0.83% | -8.84% | -6.64% | -0.83% | 7.34% | -0.63% | -6.50% |
| 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% | 7.48% | -7.49% | 0.83% | 3.62% | 13.28% | -2.43% | 3.59% | -5.95% | 11.12% | 32.23% |
Benchmark Metrics
Alcon Inc. has an annualized alpha of -5.64%, beta of 0.77, and R2 of 0.30 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 09, 2019.
- This stock participated in 94.64% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 54.13% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.30 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -5.64%
- Beta
- 0.77
- R²
- 0.30
- Upside Capture
- 54.13%
- Downside Capture
- 94.64%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ALC ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alcon Inc. (ALC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| ALC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.83 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.73 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.87 | 1.37 | -0.50 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.72 | 2.78 | -3.50 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.38 | 12.44 | -13.81 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Alcon Inc. provided a 1.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.81 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.81 | $0.66 | $0.26 | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 1.24% | 0.84% | 0.31% | 0.30% | 0.30% | 0.13% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $0.81 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 |
| 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 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Alcon Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.24%, 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 19.70%, which is below the market average. This means Alcon Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
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.
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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 37.33%, occurring on May 11, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Alcon Inc. drawdown is 34.14%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -37.33%May 2026 | 1y 8mo | — | 1y 9moSep 2024 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -37.19%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 2mo 7d | 3mo 8dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -35.96%Nov 2022 | 10mo 8d | 1y 4mo | 2y 2moDec 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2020 correction2020 | -13.92%Sep 2020 | 3mo 6d | 2mo 2d | 5mo 8dJun 2020 - Nov 2020 |
2019 correction2019 | -13.09%Dec 2019 | 7mo 1d | 2mo 12d | 9mo 13dMay 2019 - Feb 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ALC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -37.33% | -56.78% | +19.45% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -32.01% | -9.10% | -22.91% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -37.33% | -18.90% | -18.43% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -37.33% | -25.43% | -11.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -34.14% | -1.80% | -32.34% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.83% | -10.71% | -1.12% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 16.62% | 2.03% | +14.59% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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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.
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 39.5. 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 0.9. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
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 3.0. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
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 1.4. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
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