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Alcon (ALC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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ALC Stock Forecast

Alcon (ALC) stock forecast, based on 22 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $93.89, with a high of $110.00 and a low of $69.00. This represents a 1.46% increase from the last price of $92.54.

$65 $74 $83 $92 $101 $110 High: $110 Avg: $93.89 Low: $69 Last Closed Price: $92.54

ALC Stock Rating

Alcon stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 22 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 16 Buy (72.73%), 5 Hold (22.73%), 1 Sell (4.55%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 22 0 1 5 16 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ALC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAlcon1.46%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 35.25%
IndustryMedical Instruments & Supplies Stocks34.02%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--15
Avg Price Target--$101.60
Last Closing Price$92.54$92.54$92.54
Upside/Downside--9.79%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 256173-127
Mar, 256173-127
Feb, 256173-127
Jan, 256174-128
Dec, 247164-128
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 15, 2024Brett FishbinKeyBanc$107.00$97.599.64%15.63%
Aug 22, 2024Steven LichtmanOppenheimer$110.00$95.5615.11%18.87%
Aug 22, 2024Larry BiegelsenWells Fargo$105.00$95.569.88%13.46%
Aug 22, 2024Jeff JohnsonRobert W. Baird$110.00$95.5615.11%18.87%
Aug 22, 2024David SaxonNeedham$107.00$95.5611.97%15.63%
Jul 15, 2024Patrick WoodMorgan Stanley$85.00$89.96-5.51%-8.15%
May 16, 2024Anthony PetroneMizuho Securities$105.00$89.9716.71%13.46%
May 15, 2024Steve LichtmanOppenheimer$103.00$89.2815.37%11.30%
May 15, 2024Jeff JohnsonRobert W. Baird$104.00$89.2816.49%12.38%
May 15, 2024Larry BiegelsenWells Fargo$94.00$89.285.29%1.58%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 25, 2025HSBCHolddowngrade
Nov 14, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Nov 12, 2024NeedhamBuyBuyhold
Oct 15, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 12, 2024BTIGBuyBuyhold
Sep 10, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformupgrade
Aug 22, 2024NeedhamBuyBuyhold
Aug 22, 2024OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 22, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 22, 2024BTIGBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-2 $-1 $0 $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-1.09$0.77$0.68$2.11-----
Avg Forecast$1.06$2.12$2.27$2.81$2.99$3.28$3.78$4.25$4.64
High Forecast$1.07$2.15$2.31$2.82$3.00$3.33$5.24$4.78$4.77
Low Forecast$1.00$2.01$2.22$2.79$2.97$3.15$2.69$3.35$4.54
Surprise %-202.83%-63.68%-70.04%-24.91%-----

Revenue Forecast

$7B $8B $9B $10B $12B $13B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$6.83B$8.29B$8.72B$10.09B-----
Avg Forecast$6.86B$8.26B$8.75B$9.71B$9.74B$10.36B$11.06B$11.71B$12.31B
High Forecast$6.94B$8.36B$8.88B$9.85B$9.77B$10.43B$11.13B$11.79B$12.56B
Low Forecast$6.59B$7.94B$8.63B$9.67B$9.73B$10.33B$10.99B$11.64B$12.10B
Surprise %-0.46%0.35%-0.42%3.96%-----

Net Income Forecast

$-1B $-200M $600M $1B $2B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-531.00M$376.00M$335.00M$974.00M-----
Avg Forecast$-295.44M$302.82M$365.22M$974.00M$1.48B$1.61B$1.37B$2.02B$2.30B
High Forecast$-198.35M$363.39M$438.27M$1.17B$1.49B$1.66B$2.60B$2.37B$2.37B
Low Forecast$-392.52M$242.26M$292.18M$779.20M$1.47B$1.56B$1.34B$1.66B$2.25B
Surprise %79.73%24.17%-8.28%------

ALC Forecast FAQ

Is Alcon stock a buy?

Alcon stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 22 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 16 Buy, 5 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Alcon is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Alcon's price target?

Alcon's price target, set by 22 Wall Street analysts, averages $93.89 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $69 at the low end to $110 at the high end, suggesting a potential 1.46% change from the previous closing price of $92.54.

How does Alcon stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Alcon's stock forecast shows a 1.46% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (35.25%) and underperforming the medical instruments & supplies stocks industry (34.02%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Alcon over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 22.22% Strong Buy, 62.96% Buy, 11.11% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.70% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 22.22% Strong Buy, 62.96% Buy, 11.11% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.70% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 22.22% Strong Buy, 62.96% Buy, 11.11% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.70% Strong Sell.

What is Alcon’s EPS forecast?

Alcon's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2024 is $2.99, marking a 41.71% increase from the reported $2.11 in 2023. Estimates for the following years are $3.28 in 2025, $3.78 in 2026, $4.25 in 2027, and $4.64 in 2028.

What is Alcon’s revenue forecast?

Alcon's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2024 is $9.74B, reflecting a -3.45% decrease from the reported $10.09B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $10.36B, followed by $11.06B for 2026, $11.71B for 2027, and $12.31B for 2028.

What is Alcon’s net income forecast?

Alcon's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2024 stands at $1.48B, representing an 52.16% increase from the reported $974M in 2023. Projections indicate $1.61B in 2025, $1.37B in 2026, $2.02B in 2027, and $2.3B in 2028.