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Alcon (ALC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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ALC Stock Forecast

Alcon (ALC) stock forecast, based on 26 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $76.50, with a high of $98.00 and a low of $35.00. This represents a 7.07% increase from the last price of $71.45.

$35 $48 $61 $74 $87 $100 High: $98 Avg: $76.5 Low: $35 Last Closed Price: $71.45

ALC Stock Rating

Alcon stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 26 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 14 Buy (53.85%), 10 Hold (38.46%), 2 Sell (7.69%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 26 2 10 14 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ALC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAlcon7.07%
SectorHealthcare Stocks 15.45%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts4917
Avg Price Target$81.50$76.89$80.30
Last Closing Price$71.45$71.45$71.45
Upside/Downside14.07%7.61%12.39%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 264174-126
Sep, 263175-126
Aug, 265173-126
Jul, 265173-126
Jun, 265173-126
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 02, 2026David SaxonNeedham$98.00$71.4537.16%37.16%
Oct 27, 2026KeyBanc$84.00$69.9920.02%17.56%
Oct 12, 2026BTIG$74.00$64.1415.37%3.57%
Oct 06, 2026Christopher PasqualeBarclays$70.00$63.1910.78%-2.03%
Sep 22, 2026Michael SarconeJefferies$85.00$65.3530.07%18.96%
Aug 13, 2026BNP Paribas$79.00$73.587.37%10.57%
Aug 12, 2026UBS$35.00$72.87-51.97%-51.01%
Aug 12, 2026Steve LichtmanMizuho Securities$85.00$75.3512.81%18.96%
Aug 11, 2026Ryan ZimmermanBTIG$82.00$75.229.01%14.77%
Jul 15, 2026Mizuho Securities$80.00$66.8619.65%11.97%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 02, 2026NeedhamBuyBuyhold
Oct 06, 2026BarclaysPositiveinitialise
Sep 22, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Aug 17, 2026Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Aug 13, 2026Exane BNP ParibasNeutraldowngrade
Aug 11, 2026BTIGBuyBuyhold
May 12, 2026Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Feb 26, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweightupgrade
Feb 25, 2026BTIGBuyBuyhold
Jan 30, 2026William BlairMarket Performinitialise

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

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

Revenue Forecast

$8B $9B $10B $11B $12B $13B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$8.29B$8.72B$10.09B-----
Avg Forecast$8.26B$8.75B$9.71B$9.74B$10.36B$11.06B$11.71B$12.31B
High Forecast$8.36B$8.88B$9.85B$9.77B$10.43B$11.13B$11.79B$12.56B
Low Forecast$7.94B$8.63B$9.67B$9.73B$10.33B$10.99B$11.64B$12.10B
Surprise %0.35%-0.42%3.96%-----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $600M $1B $2B $2B $3B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$376.00M$335.00M$974.00M-----
Avg Forecast$302.82M$365.22M$974.00M$1.48B$1.61B$1.37B$2.02B$2.30B
High Forecast$363.39M$438.27M$1.17B$1.49B$1.66B$2.60B$2.37B$2.37B
Low Forecast$242.26M$292.18M$779.20M$1.47B$1.56B$1.34B$1.66B$2.25B
Surprise %24.17%-8.28%------

ALC Forecast FAQ

Is Alcon stock a buy?

Alcon stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 26 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, 10 Hold, 2 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 26 Wall Street analysts, averages $76.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $35 at the low end to $98 at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.07% change from the previous closing price of $71.45.

How does Alcon stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Alcon's stock forecast shows a 7.07% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the healthcare stocks sector (15.45%).

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

  • October 2026: 15.38% Strong Buy, 65.38% Buy, 15.38% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.85% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 11.54% Strong Buy, 65.38% Buy, 19.23% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.85% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 19.23% Strong Buy, 65.38% Buy, 11.54% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.85% 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.