Alcon (ALC) News Today

Alcon (NYSE:ALC) opened at $79.16 on Friday, under pressure after mixed Q2 results and guidance revisions. The stock has retreated from recent highs amid earnings headwinds, tariff concerns and multiple analyst downgrades, offset slightly by a fresh Buy rating.

• Positive Sentiment: Needham’s David Saxon maintained a Buy rating on Alcon with a $107 price target, highlighting the company’s resilient financial strategy and strong market position. Alcon’s Resilient Financial Strategy and Market Position Earns ‘Buy’ Rating Despite Revenue Miss
• Neutral Sentiment: Q2 earnings topped EPS estimates at $0.76 vs. $0.71 consensus, but revenues fell short of expectations, leading to investor uncertainty. Alcon's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss, Stock Plunges
• Neutral Sentiment: During the H1 2025 earnings call, management discussed strategies to mitigate tariff headwinds and navigate a softer market backdrop. Alcon Inc (ALC) (H1 2025) Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Growth Amid Market Challenges
• Neutral Sentiment: Alcon was among the most active stocks of the day, albeit without any new catalysts beyond its Q2 updates. These Stocks Are Moving the Most Today: Palantir, Estée Lauder, Alcon, La-Z-Boy, Lowe’s, and More
• Negative Sentiment: Alcon lowered its full-year sales outlook, blaming increasing tariffs and a weak market, which triggered a pronounced sell-off. Alcon Cites Tariffs And Soft Market In Lowered Sales Outlook, Shares Fall
• Negative Sentiment: J.P. Morgan downgraded the stock after the weak quarter, warning of FY26 growth risks. Alcon Stock Downgraded at J.P. Morgan on Q2 Print
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple analysts, including Mizuho and Wells Fargo, slashed their price targets (Wells Fargo to $88), reflecting concerns over tighter margins and a trimmed outlook. Alcon (ALC) Analyst Rating Update: Mizuho Lowers Price Target Alcon (ALC): Wells Fargo Lowers Price Target to $88 These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Alcon After Q2 Earnings