Alcon AG (ALC.SW)
Company Info
Highlights
CHF 37.04B
CHF 1.89
39.62
2.66
CHF 9.93B
CHF 5.51B
CHF 1.84B
CHF 67.34 - CHF 87.00
CHF 89.05
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Alcon AG (ALC.SW) returned -3.67% year-to-date (YTD) and -7.49% over the past 12 months.
ALC.SW
-3.67%
-1.72%
-3.14%
-7.49%
1.76%
4.31%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.39%
12.89%
1.19%
12.45%
15.19%
14.95%
10.86%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ALC.SW, 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 | 8.87% | -0.38% | -0.22% | -4.28% | -7.00% | -3.67% | |||||||
| 2024 | -0.30% | 14.88% | -0.59% | -4.87% | 13.00% | -0.15% | 3.94% | -1.30% | 2.45% | -5.62% | -1.51% | -1.89% | 17.15% |
| 2023 | 8.67% | -6.55% | 0.84% | 0.19% | 9.01% | 4.87% | -0.08% | -0.16% | -4.03% | -8.63% | 1.70% | -0.42% | 3.89% |
| 2022 | -12.26% | 0.34% | 3.69% | -4.61% | 2.13% | -7.13% | 11.64% | -13.27% | -9.94% | 4.82% | 5.12% | -1.37% | -21.75% |
| 2021 | 8.77% | -2.28% | 5.82% | 3.51% | -8.67% | 3.55% | 1.88% | 14.30% | 0.80% | -0.50% | -3.89% | 11.03% | 37.22% |
| 2020 | 3.91% | 3.55% | -16.33% | 3.26% | 21.48% | -12.15% | 1.18% | -6.62% | 1.83% | -0.38% | 11.29% | 1.48% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 6.69% | -0.77% | 3.52% | -3.78% | 3.97% | -3.48% | 0.10% | -5.24% | -0.74% | -0.36% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ALC.SW is 24, meaning it’s performing worse than 76% of other 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 AG (ALC.SW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Alcon AG provided a 0.38% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of CHF 0.28 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | CHF 0.28 | CHF 0.24 | CHF 0.21 | CHF 0.20 | CHF 0.10 | CHF 0.19 |
Dividend yield | 0.38% | 0.31% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 0.12% | 0.32% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Alcon AG. 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 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.28 | CHF 0.28 | |||||||
| 2024 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.24 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.24 |
| 2023 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.21 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.21 |
| 2022 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.20 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.20 |
| 2021 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.10 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.10 |
| 2020 | CHF 0.19 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.00 | CHF 0.19 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Alcon AG has a dividend yield of 0.38%, 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 AG has a payout ratio of 9.33%, which is below the market average. This means Alcon AG 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 AG. 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 AG was 38.19%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 206 trading sessions.
The current Alcon AG drawdown is 12.52%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.19% | May 13, 2019 | 217 | Mar 23, 2020 | 206 | Jan 18, 2021 | 423 |
| -31.39% | Dec 29, 2021 | 191 | Sep 29, 2022 | 409 | May 16, 2024 | 600 |
| -17.34% | Sep 13, 2024 | 141 | Apr 7, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -12.35% | Apr 27, 2021 | 12 | May 12, 2021 | 68 | Aug 18, 2021 | 80 |
| -9.95% | Sep 16, 2021 | 15 | Oct 6, 2021 | 57 | Dec 27, 2021 | 72 |
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 AG 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 AG, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -4.3%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Alcon AG 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.SW, comparing it with other companies in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. Currently, ALC.SW has a P/E ratio of 39.6. 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.SW compared to other companies in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. ALC.SW currently has a PEG ratio of 2.7. 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.SW relative to other companies in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. Currently, ALC.SW has a P/S ratio of 3.7. 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.SW in comparison with other companies in the Medical Instruments & Supplies industry. Currently, ALC.SW has a P/B value of 2.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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