Alcon (ALC) stock
Alcon is a stable company in the “Health care” sector. Here are the key numbers from official filings and the price. The full report with 20 years of history, comparison and news is in the Analyst.
| Metric | Value | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth a year | 8.6% | moderate |
| Profit margin | 30.8% | high |
| Debt to annual profit | no debt | no debt |
| Dividends a year | — | does not pay |
| Price to earnings (P/E) | 9 | inexpensive |
| Share price over the year | −11% | fell |
The full report: 20 years of history, valuation, comparison with any companies, news and a live price.
Open the ALC report →In short
Of five key metrics, 4 are strong and 0 weak. Over the past year the stock fell (−11%).
Which goal it fits
- Grow capital — fits.
- Earn income — does not fit.
- Preserve — fits.
Assessed by the same rules as in the Analyst: the company's metrics are checked against what matters for each goal.
Does Alcon pay dividends
No, Alcon does not pay dividends now — profit stays in the company.
Is Alcon stock expensive
Price to earnings (P/E) is 9: an investor pays 9 dollars for each dollar of the company's annual profit. That is inexpensive by market standards.
Other companies in the sector
ELI Lilly AND Company · Johnson & Johnson · AbbVie · Merck · Astrazeneca · Amgen · Gilead Sciences · Abbott Laboratories · Novo Nordisk A/S · Pfizer
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Data as of 2026-10-06: filings — SEC EDGAR, price — Yahoo Finance. This page is educational and is not investment advice.