Alcon Inc. (ALC) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 2015 to 2025
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ALC EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
ALC Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55.2% | 13.1% | 9.4% |
| 2024 | 55.6% | 14.3% | 10.3% |
| 2023 | 55.5% | 11.0% | 10.3% |
| 2022 | 54.5% | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 56.1% | 7.0% | 4.5% |
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Alcon Inc. (ALC) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, Alcon Inc. (ALC) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $815M, reflecting -3.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.66 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 9.4%.
Looking at the long-term picture, ALC's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.02B in fiscal 2024.
Alcon Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 55.2%, operating margin of 13.1%, and net margin of 9.4%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including BAX (-$1.10B net income, -8.5% margin), HSIC ($398M net income, 3.0% margin), HOLX ($544M net income, 13.8% margin), ALC has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare ALC vs BAX →
ALC Earnings vs Peers
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ALC Historical Earnings Data (2015–2025)
11 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $980M | -3.7% | $1.36B | $1.98 | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| 2024 | $1.02B | +4.5% | $1.41B | $2.05 | 10.3% | 14.3% |
| 2023 | $974M | +190.7% | $1.04B | $1.96 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| 2022 | $335M | -10.9% | $672M | $0.68 | 3.8% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | $376M | +170.8% | $580M | $0.76 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| 2020 | -$531M | +19.1% | -$482M | $-1.09 | -7.8% | -7.1% |
| 2019 | -$656M | -189.0% | -$187M | $-1.34 | -8.7% | -2.5% |
| 2018 | -$227M | -188.7% | -$248M | $-0.46 | -3.2% | -3.5% |
| 2017 | $256M | +250.6% | -$77M | $0.52 | 3.8% | -1.1% |
| 2016 | -$170M | -157.4% | $10M | $-0.35 | -2.6% | 0.2% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ALC stock.
Is ALC growing earnings?
ALC EPS of $1.66 reflects slowing growth at -3.4%, below the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income is $815M. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are ALC's profit margins?
Alcon Inc. net margin is +9.4%, with operating margin at +13.1%. Margins sit within typical range for the sector.
How consistent are ALC's earnings?
ALC earnings data spans 2015-2025. The current earnings trend is -3.4% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.