Alcon Inc [ALC] stock prices are up 0.41% to $87.57 at the moment. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The ALC shares have gain 3.17% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 1.21%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Alcon Inc [NYSE: ALC] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on May 20, 2025, when Deutsche Bank downgraded its rating to a Hold. Previously, BTIG Research reaffirmed its Buy rating on May 14, 2025, and dropped its price target to $99. On March 28, 2025, Needham reiterated its Buy rating and revised its price target to $110 on the stock. BofA Securities upgraded its rating to a Buy. Needham reiterated its recommendation of a Buy and reduced its price target to $106 on January 24, 2025. Redburn Atlantic upgraded its rating to Buy for this stock on January 10, 2025. In a note dated December 17, 2024, Needham reiterated an Buy rating on this stock and boosted its target price from $103 to $108.
The stock price of Alcon Inc [ALC] has been fluctuating between $80.48 and $101.10 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $93.89 within the next 12 months. Alcon Inc [NYSE: ALC] shares were valued at $87.57 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 7.22% based on the average ALC price forecast.
Analyzing the ALC fundamentals
The Alcon Inc [NYSE:ALC] reported sales of 9.93B for trailing twelve months, representing a surge of 0.57%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.56% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.15%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.13%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.11%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.04, Equity is 0.07 and Total Capital is 0.05. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.24.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 87.24 points at the first support level, and at 86.91 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 87.90, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 88.23.
Ratios To Look Out For
It’s worth pointing out that Alcon Inc [NYSE:ALC]’s Current Ratio is 2.70. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 1.66, and the Cash Ratio is 0.63. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 4.36, the price to book ratio is 1.97 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 38.92.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Duplan Sergio, Officer, that happened on Mar 03 ’25 when 12600.0 shares were purchased. Officer, STONESIFER TIMOTHY C. completed a deal on Feb 28 ’25 to buy 20000.0 shares. Meanwhile, Officer Attias Laurent bought 9000.0 shares on Feb 27 ’25.
