Needham reiterated coverage of Alcon with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $106.00 from $108.00 previously
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2025 | Overweight → Neutral | Analyst | |
| 5/20/2025 | Buy → Hold | Deutsche Bank | |
| 5/14/2025 | $102.00 → $99.00 | Buy | BTIG Research |
| 3/28/2025 | $107.00 → $110.00 | Buy | Needham |
| 3/25/2025 | Neutral → Buy | BofA Securities | |
| 1/24/2025 | $108.00 → $106.00 | Buy | Needham |
| 1/10/2025 | Neutral → Buy | Redburn Atlantic | |
| 12/17/2024 | $103.00 → $108.00 | Buy | Needham |
Alcon (SIX/NYSE:ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, and STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA) ("STAAR"), the manufacturer of the Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL), today announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR), in connection with Alcon's acquisition of STAAR, expired at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 29, 2025. As previously announced, under the terms of the agreement, Alcon will purchase all outstanding shares of STAAR common stock for $28 per share in cash, which represents approximately a 59% premium to STAAR's 90-day volume weighted average price and a 51% premium to the cl
Proposed Merger Represents a Compelling 59% Premium to the 90-Day VWAP Prior to Announcement STAAR's Business Risks and Challenges are Increasing and Competition is Intensifying China Net Sales, which Represent Approximately Half of STAAR's Consolidated Net Sales, Have Declined Since 2023, and Procedure Volumes Remain Weak Broadwood Partners' Claims Against the Merger are Flawed and Misleading and Reflect a Misunderstanding of STAAR's Standalone Challenges, Value, and Potential Buyer Interest in STAAR STAAR's Stock Traded at $18.49 per Share Prior to Announcement – If the Merger is not Approved, STAAR Expects its Valuation Would Face Considerable Downward Pressure, Especially in Lig
Outlines Its Belief that the Proposed Transaction Is the Product of Bad Timing, a Flawed Process, and Significant Conflicts of Interest Broadwood Believes the Transaction Delivers Less Value than Alternatives, Including a Properly Run Strategic Alternatives Process or Improved Execution as a Standalone Business Sends Letter to STAAR Stockholders Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, "Broadwood"), holders of approximately 27.5% of the outstanding common stock of STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:STAA) today announced that it has filed a definitive proxy statement and GREEN proxy card with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC
Analyst downgraded Alcon from Overweight to Neutral
Deutsche Bank downgraded Alcon from Buy to Hold
BTIG Research reiterated coverage of Alcon with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $99.00 from $102.00 previously
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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
Shareholders approved all agenda items and proposals of the Board of DirectorsRobert K. Warner, M.B.A. and Arshad M. Khanani, M.D., M.A., FASRS elected as members of the Board of DirectorsBaruch D. Kuppermann, M.D., Ph.D. and Frank G. Holz, M.D., Ph.D. appointed as members of the Scientific Advisory BoardOculis established a CHF 50 million flexible loan facility with funds and accounts managed by BlackRock ZUG, Switzerland, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oculis Holding AG (NASDAQ:OCS, XICE: OCS))) ("Oculis" or the "Company"), a global biopharmaceutical company purposefully driven to save sight and improve eye care, today announced the results from its 2024 Annual General Meeting