Alcon (ALC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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Alcon - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
11

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ALC.

Consensus Price Target

$106.13
24.56% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Alcon, the average price target is $106.13. The highest price target for ALC is $120.00, while the lowest price target for ALC is $85.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.56% from the current price of $85.20.

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ALC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/2/24 to 6/2/25	1 Month Ago 5/3/24 to 5/3/25	3 Months Ago 3/4/24 to 3/4/25	1 Year Ago 6/3/23 to 6/2/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$106.13	$106.22	$102.73	$94.71
Forecasted Upside	24.56% Upside	7.96% Upside	10.99% Upside	6.26% 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.

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.

Alcon Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Alcon	Medical Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.80	2.81	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	24.56% Upside	5,845.53% Upside	15.31% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ALC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/22/2025	Kepler Capital Markets 3 of 5 stars	M. Pataki Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
5/20/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
5/14/2025	BTIG Research 1 of 5 stars	R. Zimmerman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$102.00 ➝ $99.00	+13.54%
5/14/2025	Needham & 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 Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$110.00 ➝ $110.00	+17.67%
3/31/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Brett Fishbin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$108.00 ➝ $112.00	+18.41%
3/28/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Anthony Petrone Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$115.00 ➝ $120.00	+23.78%
3/25/2025	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Hold
3/25/2025	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/25/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
2/27/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jeff Johnson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$104.00 ➝ $108.00	+15.81%
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1/10/2025	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	I. Kirby Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy
9/10/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Reynolds-Clar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sector Perform ➝ Outperform
8/22/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$94.00 ➝ $105.00	+9.88%
8/22/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$103.00 ➝ $110.00	+16.25%
7/15/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underweight ➝ Equal Weight	$65.00 ➝ $85.00	-7.35%
5/15/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$95.00 ➝ $100.00	+12.02%
4/10/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$100.00	+20.95%
3/4/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $100.00	+16.31%
2/29/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$93.00 ➝ $96.60	+13.10%
11/20/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$94.00 ➝ $88.00	+23.40%
8/17/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$79.80 ➝ $89.30	+11.29%

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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 Saturday, May 31, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Alcon pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Alcon
Bull Case

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 of over 20%, which suggests strong investor confidence.
Institutional ownership is significant at approximately 72.64%, indicating that large investors have faith in the company's future prospects.
The company has a relatively low short percentage of float at about 0.88%, suggesting that there is less bearish sentiment among investors.
With an average daily volume of around 1.68 million shares, Alcon Inc. demonstrates good liquidity, making it easier for investors to buy and sell shares without impacting the stock price significantly.

Alcon
Bear Case

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

There has been a recent increase in shares shorted, indicating a potential rise in bearish sentiment among some investors.
The month-to-month change in shares shorted shows a decrease of about 40.86%, which could suggest volatility in investor confidence.
Days to cover is relatively low at 1.6, which may indicate that if there is a sudden need to cover short positions, it could lead to rapid price fluctuations.
Despite a strong performance, the overall market conditions can impact stock prices, and investors should be cautious of external economic factors.
With a significant number of outstanding shares, any negative news could disproportionately affect the stock price due to the larger market capitalization.

ALC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Alcon is $106.13, with a high forecast of $120.00 and a low forecast of $85.00.
: 15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alcon in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ALC shares.
: According to analysts, Alcon's stock has a predicted upside of 24.56% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Alcon's stock had 3 downgrades and 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Alcon has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, BTIG Research, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, Kepler Capital Markets, KeyCorp, Mizuho, and Needham & Company LLC in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Alcon less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Alcon is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how ALC compares to other companies.

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Alcon (ALC) Stock Forecast & Price Target