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Alcon (ALC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$79.48 -1.88 (-2.31%)
Closing price 08/28/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$79.69 +0.21 (+0.27%)
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Alcon - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 16 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
10

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Alcon in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 9 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ALC.

Consensus Price Target

$96.06
20.86% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Alcon, the average price target is $96.06. The highest price target for ALC is $112.00, while the lowest price target for ALC is $77.53. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.86% from the current price of $79.48.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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ALC Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/29/24 to 8/29/25		1 Month Ago
7/30/24 to 7/30/25		3 Months Ago
5/31/24 to 5/31/25		1 Year Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$96.06$106.13$106.13$99.28
Forecasted Upside20.86% Upside18.96% Upside23.62% Upside2.08% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

ALC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ALC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Alcon Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAlconMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.69
2.78
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside20.86% Upside15,704.57% Upside10.25% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
8/26/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
3 of 5 stars		 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
8/21/2025Mizuho
3 of 5 stars		Anthony Petrone
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$120.00 ➝ $110.00+38.78%
8/21/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars		Patrick Wood
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$84.00 ➝ $80.00+1.40%
8/21/2025Robert W. Baird
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Jeff Johnson
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$108.00 ➝ $95.00+19.82%
8/21/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		David Adlington
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$105.88 ➝ $77.53-4.33%
8/21/2025Stifel Nicolaus
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Tom Stephan
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $90.00+11.06%
8/20/2025Needham & Company LLC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		David Saxon
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$107.00+18.71%
8/6/2025Wells Fargo & Company
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Larry Biegelsen
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated RatingEqual Weight$93.00+8.86%
7/14/2025BTIG Research
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Ryan Zimmerman
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00+14.35%
5/22/2025Kepler Capital Markets
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		M. Pataki
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
5/20/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
3/31/2025KeyCorp
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Brett Fishbin
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$108.00 ➝ $112.00+18.41%
3/25/2025HSBC
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 DowngradeHold
3/25/2025Hsbc Global Res
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		R. Kumar
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/25/2025Bank of America
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
1/10/2025Redburn Atlantic
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		I. Kirby
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
8/22/2024Oppenheimer
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$103.00 ➝ $110.00+16.25%
4/10/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageBuy$100.00+20.95%
3/4/2024Argus
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $100.00+16.31%
2/29/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$93.00 ➝ $96.60+13.10%
11/20/2023Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$94.00 ➝ $88.00+23.40%

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Should I Buy Alcon Stock? ALC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Alcon pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Alcon
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Alcon Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $91.50, reflecting a strong performance in the market.
  • Alcon Inc. has shown a positive fifty-two week performance, indicating a growth trend that may attract investors.
  • Institutional ownership is significant, with a high percentage indicating confidence from large investors.
  • The company has a relatively low short percentage of float, suggesting that there is less bearish sentiment among investors.
  • Recent data shows a month-to-month change in shares shorted, indicating a potential shift in investor sentiment towards the company.

Alcon
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Alcon Inc. for these reasons:

  • There has been a notable decrease in shares shorted compared to the previous month, which may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's future performance.
  • The average daily volume has decreased, suggesting reduced trading activity and potential liquidity issues.
  • Despite a positive performance, the overall market conditions can still impact stock prices negatively.
  • Short interest has fluctuated, which can lead to volatility in stock price and investor uncertainty.
  • While institutional ownership is high, it may also lead to increased volatility if large investors decide to sell off their shares.

ALC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Alcon is $96.06, with a high forecast of $112.00 and a low forecast of $77.53.

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alcon in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 9 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ALC shares.

According to analysts, Alcon's stock has a predicted upside of 20.86% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Alcon less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Alcon is 2.69 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.78. Learn more on how ALC compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:ALC) was last updated on 8/29/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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