Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Alcon Inc (ALC) - $77.60 as of 1/5/2026 6:56:15 PM EST
Total Score
12 out of 30
Safety Score
62 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for ALC
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for ALC
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for ALC
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for ALC
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for ALC (62 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for ALC
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | ALC |
| Company Name | Alcon Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Alcon AG is a leading global eye care company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, dedicated to enhancing vision and improving eye health through innovative solutions. The company specializes in a comprehensive suite of ophthalmic products, including cutting-edge surgical equipment and vision care items, serving healthcare professionals and patients globally. Leveraging a strong focus on research and development alongside a robust product pipeline, Alcon is well-positioned to meet the increasing demand for eye care solutions driven by an aging population and the rising incidence of eye-related health issues. Its commitment to technological advancement underlines Alcon's status as a key player in the ophthalmic market, making it an attractive investment opportunity for institutional investors. |
| Sector Name | HEALTHCARE |
| Industry Name | MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 2/24/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 77.60 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 67.65 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/5/2026 6:56:15 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,419,525 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,400,835 |
| 52-Week High | 98.85 |
| 52-Week Low | 71.55 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 8.46% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 36.95 |
| Industry PE | 25.11 |
| Sector PE | 52.63 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 32.41 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 25.44 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 39.32 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 30.62 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.12 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 3.05 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 44.96 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.68 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.89 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 38.88 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.76 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.33 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 11.30 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 15 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 5 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 491,200,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 38,117,120,000 |
| Institutional Ownership | 68.26% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 5/14/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.2400 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.2800 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 5 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.28 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.28 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.36% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 5 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.30% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.26% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 16.67% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 15.47% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 29.36% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 29.36% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 13.33% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -9.40% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 4.52% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 2.10 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 2.28 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 2.90 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 1,047,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 1,018,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 974,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 6.50% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 5.71% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 12.90% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 1,496,409,985 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 1,676,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 1,094,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -3,167,590,015 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -2,862,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 4,538,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 4,594,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 4,664,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.83 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.83 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 21,553,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 20,624,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 22,062,557,367 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 1,532,870,614 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 3.12 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 1,407,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 537,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 1.23 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.38 |
| MACD Signal | 0.64 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.69 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 0.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/5/2026 4:54:36 PM EST |