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Alcon (ALC)

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$72.70 USD

72.70
336,475

-0.67 (-0.91%)

Updated Aug 26, 2026 12:38 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.80%
2Buy18.13%
3Hold10.19%
4Sell5.73%
5Strong Sell3.17%
S&P50011.53%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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B Value C Growth D Momentum C VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 39% (150 out of 247)

Industry: Medical - Instruments

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Zacks News

Zacks Equity Research

Alcon (ALC) Rides on Innovation, Balanced Segmental Sales

by Zacks Equity Research

Alcon (ALC) is witnessing growth in its over-the-counter portfolio, mainly driven by favorable pricing and a sustained family of products.

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Buy 5 Medical Devices Stocks to Enhance Your Portfolio in 2H

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We have narrowed our search to five Medical Instruments stocks. These are: DXCM, TMO, ISRG, ALC, HOLX.

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Is Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) Outperforming Other Medical Stocks This Year?

by Zacks Equity Research

Here is how Aveanna Healthcare (AVAH) and Alcon (ALC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Alcon (ALC) Inks Buyout Deal to Expand Its Glaucoma Portfolio

by Zacks Equity Research

Alcon (ALC) announces the closing of its deal to acquire BELKIN Vision. Per the terms of the agreement, Alcon will have access to BELKIN Vision's Direct Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty technology.

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Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Alcon (ALC) Stock?

by Zacks Equity Research

Investors need to pay close attention to Alcon (ALC) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Alcon (ALC) Achieves FDA 510(k) Clearance for Unity VCS and Unity CS

by Zacks Equity Research

Alcon (ALC) gets FDA 510(k) clearance for its Unity VCS and Unity CS. The company will start a thorough program to get real-world feedback before the systems' commercial launch in 2025.

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Why Alcon (ALC) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

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Philips (PHG) Boosts Precision Diagnosis With AI Platform

by Zacks Equity Research

Philips (PHG) boosts its Precision Diagnosis portfolio with an AI-powered ultrasound platform, strengthening its Diagnosis & Treatment segment.

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Humana (HUM) Partners With UAB to Boost Care for MA Members

by Zacks Equity Research

Humana (HUM) expands its Medicare Advantage network in Alabama through a new partnership with UAB Health System, offering greater access to enhanced healthcare services.

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Compelling Reasons to Hold on to Ensign Group (ENSG) Stock

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Ensign Group (ENSG) remains well-poised for growth on the back of a growing revenue base, an expanding healthcare portfolio and solid cash reserves.