(ALC) Alcon - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: Switzerland • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: CH0432492467

ALC: Surgical Equipment, Implantable Lenses, Contact Lenses, Ocular Pharmaceuticals, Refractive Surgery Devices

Alcon AG (NYSE:ALC) is a global leader in the eye care industry, specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of a comprehensive range of ophthalmic products and technologies. The company operates through two primary segments: Surgical and Vision Care. Its Surgical division offers advanced equipment, instrumentation, and diagnostics, including intraocular lenses (IOLs), implantables, and consumables for cataract and refractive surgery. Key products include the Centurion Vision System, LenSx Laser System, and the NGENUITY 3D Visualization System. The Vision Care segment provides contact lenses, ocular health products, and other solutions for eye care professionals and consumers. Alcons product portfolio also includes vitreoretinal products, such as the Constellation Vision System, and refractive surgery products like WaveLight and Contoura Vision for LASIK procedures. The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has a strong global presence, serving eye care professionals and patients in over 140 countries.

3-month forecast: Based on , Alcons stock is trading near its 20-day SMA of 90.61, with a last price of 92.54, indicating moderate upward momentum. The ATR of 2.59 suggests manageable volatility. From a perspective, the companys high P/E of 45.14 reflects strong growth expectations, while the forward P/E of 27.40 indicates potential valuation compression. The P/S ratio of 4.62 and RoE of 4.72% suggest a balance between revenue generation and profitability. Over the next three months, the stock is likely to find support near the 200-day SMA of 91.21. Upside potential may be driven by improving earnings visibility, while downside risks could stem from broader market volatility or unexpected shifts in demand for ophthalmic products.

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ALC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 45,801m
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Instruments & Supplies
GiC Sub-Industry Health Care Equipment
IPO / Inception 2019-04-09

ALC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 52.3
Fundamental 28.1
Dividend Rating 53.6
Rel. Strength 24.1
Analysts 4.44/5
Fair Price Momentum 95.59 USD
Fair Price DCF 18.40 USD

ALC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.63%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.19%
Annual Growth 5y 5.89%
Payout Consistency 99.5%

ALC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 29.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 1.6%
Growth Correlation 5y 75.2%
CAGR 5y 14.48%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.40
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.03
Alpha 15.07
Beta 0.907
Volatility 34.42%
Current Volume 1698.5k
Average Volume 20d 1583.2k
What is the price of ALC stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 97.61 with a total of 1,698,490 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.17%, over one month by +2.82%, over three months by +7.16% and over the past year by +26.23%.
Is Alcon a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Alcon is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 28.12 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of ALC as of May 2025 is 95.59. This means that ALC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.07%.
Is ALC a buy, sell or hold?
Alcon has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.44. Therefor, it is recommend to buy ALC.
  • Strong Buy: 17
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for ALC stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, ALC Alcon will be worth about 106.8 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 97.61. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +9.4%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 106.7 9.3%
Analysts Target Price 106.7 9.3%
ValueRay Target Price 106.8 9.4%