ALC - Earnings announcements

First-quarter 2026 sales of $2.7 billion, up 10% on a reported basis, or up 6% constant currency1 (cc), versus first-quarter 2025 First-quarter 2026 diluted EPS of $0.39; core diluted EPS2 of $0.85 Dividend of 0.28 CHF per share approved at AGM Announced new $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization over 3 years Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three months ending March 31, 2026. For the first quarter of 2026, sales were $2.7 billion, up 10% on a reported basis and up 6% on a constant currency basis1, as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon reported dilu

Fourth-quarter 2025 sales of $2.7 billion, up 9% on a reported basis, or up 7% constant currency1 (cc), versus fourth-quarter 2024 Fourth-quarter 2025 diluted EPS of $0.44; core diluted EPS2 of $0.78 Generated $2.3 billion of cash from operations and $1.7 billion of free cash flow3 in full-year 2025 Returned $848 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and twelve month periods ending December 31, 2025. For the fourth quarter of 2025, sales were $2.7 billion, up 9% on a reported basis and up 7% on a constant curren

Third-quarter 2025 sales of $2.6 billion, up 6% on a reported basis, or up 5% constant currency1 (cc), versus third-quarter 2024 Third-quarter 2025 diluted EPS of $0.48; core diluted EPS2 of $0.79 Generated $1.6 billion cash from operations and $1.2 billion free cash flow3 in the first nine months of 2025. Also returned $550 million to shareholders Full-year 2025 guidance maintained Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2025. For the third quarter of 2025, sales were $2.6 billion, up 6% on a reported basis and up 5% on a constant c

Second-quarter 2025 sales of $2.6 billion, up 4% on a reported basis, or up 3% constant currency1 (cc), versus second-quarter 2024 Second-quarter 2025 diluted EPS of $0.35; core diluted EPS2 of $0.76 Generated $889 million cash from operations and $681 million free cash flow3 in the first half of 2025. Also returned $287 million to shareholders Recently launched Tryptyr, a first-in-class treatment for dry eye disease, in the US Announced agreement to acquire STAAR Surgical, expanding Alcon's presence in myopia correction Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and six month

STAAR Surgical is a leader in refractive surgery using Implantable Collamer Lenses, offering solutions for moderate to high myopes Acquisition of STAAR is complementary to Alcon's laser vision correction business and is expected to be accretive in year two Alcon to purchase all outstanding shares of STAAR for $28 per share in cash, valuing STAAR at approximately $1.5 billion in equity value Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, and STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA), the manufacturer of the Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL), today announced the companies have entered into a d

First-quarter 2025 sales of $2.5 billion, in line on a reported basis, or up 3% constant currency1 (cc), versus first-quarter 2024 First-quarter 2025 diluted EPS of $0.70; core diluted EPS2 of $0.73 Generated $384 million cash from operations and $278 million free cash flow3 Dividend of CHF 0.28 per share approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2025 Launched rich pipeline of innovative products, including Voyager, Precision7 and Systane Pro PF in Q1 2025; Unity VCS and PanOptix Pro in May 2025 Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three months ending March 31

Full-year 2024 sales of $9.8 billion, up 5%, or up 6% constant currency1 (cc) Full-year 2024 diluted EPS of $2.05, up 5% on a reported basis, or up 11% cc; core diluted EPS2 of $3.05 up 11% on a reported basis, or up 16% cc Generated record $2.1 billion of cash from operations in full-year 2024; record free cash flow3 of $1.6 billion, up 120% Announced share repurchase authorization to offset dilution from associate equity incentive plans Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and twelve month periods ending December 31, 2024. For the fourth quarter of 2024, sales were $2.5

Third-quarter 2024 sales of $2.4 billion, up 6% on a reported and constant currency1 (cc) basis Third-quarter 2024 diluted EPS of $0.53, up 29%, or 32% cc; core diluted EPS2 of $0.81, up 23%, or 25% cc Generated $1.6 billion of cash from operations in the first nine months of 2024; record free cash flow3 of $1.3 billion, up $704 million, or 119% Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2024. For the third quarter of 2024, sales were $2.4 billion, an increase of 6% on a reported and constant currency basis1, as compared to the same quarte

Record Q2 2024 sales of $2.5 billion, up 3%, or 6% constant currency1 (cc) Q2 2024 diluted EPS of $0.45, up 32%, or 47% cc; core diluted EPS2 of $0.74, up 7%, or 15% cc H1 2024 cash from operations of $871 million; free cash flow3 of $667 million, up $478 million, or 253% Received U.S. FDA clearance of Unity VCS/CS and PDUFA date for AR-15512 of May 30th, 2025 Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2024. For the second quarter of 2024, sales were $2.5 billion, an increase of 3% on a reported basis and 6% on a constant currency basis1, as

First-quarter 2024 sales of $2.4 billion, up 5%, or 7% constant currency1 (cc) First-quarter 2024 diluted EPS of $0.50, up 43%, or 62% cc; core diluted EPS2 of $0.78 up 11%, or 21% cc First-quarter 2024 cash from operations of $341 million; free cash flow3 of $229 million, up $248 million year-over year Dividend of CHF 0.24 per share approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2024 Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. For the first quarter of 2024, sales were $2.4 billion, an increase of 5% on a reported basis and 7% on a consta

Q4 2023 sales of $2.3 billion, up 8%, or 10% constant currency(1) (cc) Q4 2023 diluted EPS of $0.86, compared to a loss in the prior year(3); core diluted EPS(2) of $0.70 up 67%, or 78% cc FY 2023 sales of $9.4 billion, up 8%, or 10% cc FY 2023 diluted EPS of $1.96, up 188%; core diluted EPS of $2.74, up 22%, or 33% cc FY 2024 outlook: 6% to 8% cc sales growth, 13% to 16% cc core diluted EPS growth Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023. For the fourth quarter of 2023, sales were $2.3 billion, an increase of 8% on a reported basis and

Third quarter 2023 sales of $2.3 billion, up 8%, or 9% constant currency(1) (cc) Third quarter 2023 diluted EPS of $0.41, up 78%, or up 97% cc; core diluted EPS(2) of $0.66 up 32%, or 41% cc Generated $937 million of cash from operating activities and $592 million of free cash flow(3) in the first nine months of 2023 Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. For the third quarter of 2023, sales were $2.3 billion, an increase of 8% on a reported basis and 9% on a constant currency basis(1), as compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

Second quarter 2023 sales of $2.4 billion, up 9%, or 12% constant currency(1) (cc) Second quarter 2023 diluted EPS of $0.34, up 13%, or up 34% cc; core diluted EPS(2) of $0.69 up 10%, or 19% cc Based on strong operational performance and improved outlook, Company raises full year 2023 sales and core diluted EPS guidance Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. For the second quarter of 2023, sales were $2.4 billion, an increase of 9% on a reported basis and 12% on a constant currency basis(1), as compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

First quarter 2023 sales of $2.3 billion, up 7%, or 11% constant currency(1) (cc) First quarter 2023 diluted EPS of $0.35, up 3%, or up 26% cc; core diluted EPS(2) of $0.70 up 3%, or 14% cc Dividend of CHF 0.21 per share approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on May 5, 2023 Raised full year 2023 cc sales and core diluted EPS growth outlook Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023. For the first quarter of 2023, sales were $2.3 billion, an increase of 7% on a reported basis and 11% on a constant currency basis(1), as compared to the same

Fourth quarter 2022 sales of $2.2 billion, up 1%, or 7% constant currency(1) (cc) Full year 2022 sales of $8.7 billion, up 5%, or up 11% cc Full year 2022 diluted EPS of $0.68, down 11%, or up 37% cc; core diluted EPS(2) of $2.24 up 4%, or 23% cc 2023 outlook reflects mid-to-high single digit sales growth, continued margin expansion and high teens earnings growth Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2022. For the fourth quarter of 2022, sales were $2.2 billion, an increase of 1% on a reported basis and 7% on a constant currency basis(1), as compa

Third quarter 2022 sales of $2.1 billion, up 2%, or 9% constant currency (cc) Third quarter 2022 earnings were $0.23 per diluted share; core earnings of $0.50 per diluted share, down 7%, or up 14% cc Updated 2022 outlook reflects strong sales growth and operational leverage, negatively impacted by strong US dollar Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. For the third quarter of 2022, sales were $2.1 billion, an increase of 2% on a reported basis and 9% on a constant currency basis(2), as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon re

Strong quarterly sales of $2.2 billion, up 14% or 18% constant currency Double-digit growth in net sales in both Surgical and Vision Care Updated 2022 full year outlook Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. For the first quarter of 2022, worldwide sales were $2.2 billion, an increase of 14% on a reported basis and 18% on a constant currency basis(2), as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Alcon reported diluted earnings per share of $0.34 and core diluted earnings per share of $0.68.   First quarter 2022 key figures     T

Fourth Quarter 2021 sales of $2.1 billion, up 11% or 13% constant currency Full Year 2021 sales of $8.2 billion, up 22% or 20% constant currency Above-market growth in both Surgical and Vision Care; sales momentum from key products, new product launches and commercial execution Full Year 2021 cash from operations of $1.3 billion, free cash flow of $645 million 2022 guidance reflects continued sales and earnings growth Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021. For the fourth quarter of 2021, worldwide sales were $2.1 billion, an increase o

Third quarter sales of $2.1 billion, up 15% or 14% constant currency Continued growth in all Surgical and Vision Care categories versus 2020, driven by innovation, commercial execution and market recovery Nine months cash from operations of $958 million and free cash flow of $578 million Expanding in surgical glaucoma with intended acquisition of Ivantis Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. For the third quarter of 2021, worldwide sales were $2.1 billion, an increase of 15% on a reported basis and 14% on a constant currency basis(2), as comp

Second quarter sales of $2.1 billion, up 75% or 69% constant currency Growth in all Surgical and Vision Care categories First half cash from operations of $542 million and free cash flow of $320 million Raises full year guidance: sales of $8.0 - $8.2 billion, core diluted EPS of $2.00 - $2.10 Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Art. 53 LR Alcon (NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. For the second quarter of 2021, worldwide sales were $2.1 billion, an increase of 75% on a reported basis and 69% on a constant currency basis(2), as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Second quarter 2021 d

First quarter sales of $1.9 billion, up 5% or 2% constant currency Strong commercial execution drives the global launch of new product innovations Substantially completes separation process Full year guidance: sales of $7.8 to $8.0 billion and core diluted EPS of $1.85 to $1.95 Alcon (NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2021. For the first quarter of 2021, worldwide sales were $1.9 billion, an increase of 5% on a reported basis and 2% on a constant currency basis(2), as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. First quarter 2021 diluted earnings per share were $0.17 and core diluted earnings per sh

GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. For the fourth quarter of 2020, worldwide sales were $1.9 billion, an increase of 2% on a reported basis and an increase of 1% on a constant currency basis(2), as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Fourth quarter 2020 diluted earnings per share were $0.19 and core diluted earnings per share were $0.41. Full year 2020 diluted losses per share were $1.09 and core diluted earnings per share were $1.04. Fourth quarter and full year 2020 key figures     Three months ended De

GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. For the fourth quarter of 2020, worldwide sales were $1.9 billion, an increase of 2% on a reported basis and an increase of 1% on a constant currency basis(2), as compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Fourth quarter 2020 diluted earnings per share were $0.19 and core diluted earnings per share were $0.41. Full year 2020 diluted losses per share were $1.09 and core diluted earnings per share were $1.04. Fourth quarter and full year 2020 key figures     Three months ended December 31