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ALCAlcon Inc.Sell5.0·$67.90+2.71%
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Alcon Inc. (ALC) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

SellModerate Confidence

Healthcare · Medical Instruments & Supplies

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $67.90: Consecutive earnings misses (2); Weak growth.

Alcon Inc. researches, develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells eye care products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Surgical and Vision Care. It offers equipment, instrumentation and diagnostics, intraocular lenses (IOLs), and other implantables; and... Read more

$67.90+17.3% A.UpsideScore 5.0/10#19 of 26 Medical Instruments & Supplies
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield3.70%
IncomeYield0.54%(5y avg 0.29%)Payout20.39%sustainable
Stop $65.12Target $79.67(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 2.2:1
Analyst target$88.52+30.4%15 analysts
$79.67our TP
$67.90price
$88.52mean
$112

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $67.90: Consecutive earnings misses (2); Weak growth. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 57. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 62d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-10
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Mon, Aug 10, 202662d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Sector modifier (Healthcare): +0.5
Earnings estimates trending UP
Risks
Consecutive earnings misses (2)
Weak growth
Below 200-MA, MA slope -3.8%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)39.6
P/E (Fwd)16.7
Mkt Cap$32.2B
EV/EBITDA15.8
Profit Mgn7.7%
ROE3.7%
Rev Growth9.4%
Beta0.70
Dividend0.54%
Rating analysts18

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C6.70bearish
IV49%normal

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
4.8

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Support Resistance
1.0
Bollinger
1.7
52w Position
4.1
Gap
5.0

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
3.7
Growth Rank
4.2
Quality Rank
5.6
GatesDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 5.9>=5.5A.R:R 2.2 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 62d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Moderate
RSI
57 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $62.49Resistance $68.48

Price Targets

$65
$80
A.Upside+17.3%
A.R:R2.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Analyst Consensus

Analysts18
Consensus4.0/5
Avg Target$89

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-10 (62d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ALC stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $67.90: Consecutive earnings misses (2); Weak growth. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 57. Prior stop was $65.12. Score 5.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the ALC stock price target?

Take-profit target: $79.67 (+17.3% upside). Prior stop was $65.12. Stop-loss: $65.12.

What are the risks of investing in ALC?

Consecutive earnings misses (2); Weak growth; Below 200-MA, MA slope -3.8%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is ALC overvalued or undervalued?

Alcon Inc. trades at a P/E of 39.6 (forward 16.7). TrendMatrix value score: 5.8/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about ALC?

18 analysts cover ALC with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $89.

What does Alcon Inc. do?Alcon Inc. researches, develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells eye care products worldwide. The company operates...

Alcon Inc. researches, develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells eye care products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Surgical and Vision Care. It offers equipment, instrumentation and diagnostics, intraocular lenses (IOLs), and other implantables; and consumables, including viscoelastics, surgical solutions, incisional instruments, surgical custom packs, and other products for surgical procedures. The company's cataract products include Unity CS, LenSx laser system, Verion reference unit and Verion digital marker, ARGOS biometer, SMARTCATARACT health platform, NGENUITY 3D visualization system, LuxOR surgical ophthalmic microscope, and ORA system for intra-operative measurements; ADI cloud-based platform; and implantable products, including monofocal, Toric, and Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs, as well as delivery systems, such as AutonoMe and UltraSert. In addition, it provides Custom Pak surgical procedure packs vitreoretinal products comprising constellation vision systems, procedure packs, lasers and hand-held microsurgical instruments, Grieshaber, MIVS instruments; scissors, forceps and micro-instruments, medical grade vitreous tamponades, and Hypervit probes; and refractive surgery products, including WaveLight and Contoura Vision used for LASIK refractive procedure. Further, the company offers daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses; ocular health products, such as dry eye, ocular allergies, glaucoma, and contact lens care, as well as ocular vitamins and redness relievers. The company was formerly known as Alcon Universal S.A. and changed its name to Alcon Inc. in December 2001. Alcon Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

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