Alcon Inc. (ALC) Earnings History
Profitable11 years of earnings data (2015–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Alcon Inc. (ALC) Earnings Overview
As of October 23, 2026, Alcon Inc. (ALC) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $639M, reflecting -3.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.31 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 (-$1.06B net income, -8.5% margin), HSIC ($403M net income, 3.0% margin), HOLX ($544M net income, 13.8% margin), ALC has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare ALC vs BAX →
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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% |
| 2015 | $296M | - | $401M | $0.61 | 4.5% | 6.2% |
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ALC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ALC stock.
What is ALC earnings per share (EPS)?
ALC trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.31, reflecting -3.4% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 2015 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Alcon Inc.'s net income?
Alcon Inc. (ALC) trailing twelve-month net income is $639M as of 2025. Earnings declined -3.4% year-over-year. Alcon Inc. has been profitable for 5 consecutive years.
Is ALC profitable?
Yes, ALC is profitable with a TTM net income of $639M and a net profit margin of +9.4%. Alcon Inc. has generated profits for 5 consecutive years.
What is ALC's earnings growth rate?
ALC compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -3.4%, 3-Year: +42.8%, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: +12.5%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2015 to 2025.
What are ALC's profit margins?
Alcon Inc. net profit margin is +9.4%, operating margin is +13.1%, and gross margin is +55.2%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +4.5%.
Is ALC growing earnings?
ALC earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of -3.4% trails the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income is $639M.
What was ALC's best earnings year?
Alcon Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $1.0B, achieved in fiscal year 2024. Earnings history on this page spans 2015 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were ALC's earnings last quarter?
ALC's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $0.00 with diluted EPS of $0.00. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.