Alcon Inc. (ALC) Stock Forecast
ALC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.37 / 5 from 27 analysts
- Price target
- $82.73 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +25.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 10, 2026 EPS estimate $0.89
- 52-week range
- $62.02 – $87.18
ALC analyst ratings
27 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ALC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ALC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.89 | $0.85 | $0.96 | $0.79 | +12.8% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.50 | $3.37 | $3.54 | $3.07 | +13.9% | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.96 | $3.71 | $4.20 | $3.50 | +13.4% | 26 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ALC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.75B | $2.71B | $2.78B | +5.1% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $11.09B | $10.95B | $11.21B | +6.6% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.76B | $11.45B | $12.14B | +6.1% | 23 |
ALC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ALC revenue: reported and forecast
ALC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.89 | $0.88 | $0.88 | $0.89 | $0.89 | +0.4% | 1 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.47 | $3.49 | $3.50 | $3.50 | $3.50 | +0.9% | 2 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.97 | $3.98 | $3.98 | $3.97 | $3.96 | −0.2% | 2 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ALC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ALC beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from ALC
27 analysts cover Alcon; their consensus rating is buy (4.37 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $82.73, 25.0% above the latest close of $66.18. Analysts expect earnings of $3.50 per share for 2026, +13.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.96 per share on revenue of $11.8 billion. Alcon beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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ALC forecast FAQ
What is Alcon's price target?
The average analyst price target for Alcon is $82.73, 25.0% above the latest close of $66.18.
Is Alcon a buy, hold or sell?
Of 27 analysts covering Alcon, 17 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 5 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Alcon's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.50 per share for 2026 (range $3.37 to $3.54); for 2027 the estimate is $3.96.
What is Alcon's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $11.1 billion, growth of 6.6%; for 2027 it is $11.8 billion.
When does Alcon report earnings?
Alcon is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 10, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.89.
Does Alcon usually beat earnings estimates?
Alcon reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.