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Alcon (ALC)

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$93.10 USD

93.10
375,008

+0.49 (0.53%)

Updated Nov 11, 2024 11:46 AM 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 Buy24.10%
2Buy17.80%
3Hold9.50%
4Sell2.70%
5Strong Sell2.70%
S&P50011.20%

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4-Sell of 5       4  

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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C Value C Growth A 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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Top 25% (63 out of 250)

Industry: Medical - Instruments

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Zacks News

What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Alcon (ALC) Q3 Earnings

by Zacks Equity Research

Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Alcon (ALC), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 2024.

Reasons to Retain Alcon Stock in Your Portfolio for Now

by Zacks Equity Research

Strong growth in the Surgical and Vision Care businesses raises investors' optimism for ALC.

Innovation Aids Alcon Stock's Growth Despite Macroeconomic Troubles

by Zacks Equity Research

Banking on strong sales of its contact lenses and ocular health products, ALC is registering solid growth within Vision Care.

Alcon (ALC) Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

by Zacks Equity Research

Alcon (ALC) delivers impressive growth in Implantables and Contact Lenses in the second quarter of 2024.

Alcon (ALC) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research

The headline numbers for Alcon (ALC) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Alcon's (ALC) Market Share Gains, New Launches Aid Growth

by Zacks Equity Research

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

Countdown to Alcon (ALC) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Forecasts for Key Metrics

by Zacks Equity Research

Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Alcon (ALC) for the quarter ended June 2024 by going beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.

Philips (PHG) Extends Isala Partnership, Boosts Customer Base

by Zacks Equity Research

Philips (PHG) extends its partnership Isala hospital to optimize the latter's healthcare processes, expanding its customer base.

McKesson (MCK) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y

by Zacks Equity Research

McKesson's (MCK) first-quarter fiscal 2025 results showcase growth in the U.S. Pharmaceutical segment. However, Medical Surgical Solutions suffers due to lower COVID-related sales.

Is Alcon (ALC) Outperforming Other Medical Stocks This Year?

by Zacks Equity Research

Here is how Alcon (ALC) and Addex Therapeutics Ltd. Sponsored ADR (ADXN) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Here's Why Alcon (ALC) is a Strong Momentum Stock

by Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

The Zacks Analyst Blog DexCom, Hologic, Alcon Intuitive Surgical and Thermo Fisher Scientific

by Zacks Equity Research

DexCom, Hologic, Alcon Intuitive Surgical and Thermo Fisher Scientific are included in this Analyst Blog.

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

by Nalak Das

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

by Zacks Equity Research

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

Philips (PHG) Boosts Medical Imaging Footprint With New Move

by Zacks Equity Research

Philips (PHG) expands its international footprint with the wide availability of VeriSight Pro 3D to several Hong Kong hospitals, strengthening its Diagnosis & Treatment segment.

Reasons to Include Alcon (ALC) in Your Portfolio Right Now

by Zacks Equity Research

New product launches and strong solvency bode well for Alcon (ALC).

Philips (PHG) Strengthens Patient Monitoring Services in Spain

by Zacks Equity Research

Philips (PHG) announces the wide availability of its ambulatory cardiac monitoring service in Spain, boosting its patient monitoring solutions portfolio.