$ALC
Alcon Inc. Ordinary Shares
XNYS
Why is ALC down today? It is at $69.37 (-1.70%), and our scanner flagged it 6 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment ALC spikes, and full due diligence on ALC — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $69.37
- Change today
- -1.70%
- Previous close
- $70.57
- 52-week range
- $61.84 – $90.41
- Market cap
- $34.40B
- Dividend yield
- 0.40% ($0.28)
- Institutional own.
- 53.76%
- Total held
- 53.8%
- Tradeable float
- 225.4M 46% of shares · after 54% institutions
- Short interest
- 13.0M ▲ +25% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
- Short % of float
- 5.8%
- Days to cover
- 5.4d
- Avg daily volume
- 2.0M
- Next earnings
- Aug 10 · in 4d (after close)
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5m
- 0.8x
- 15m
- 0.6x
- 1h
- 0.4x
- 1D
- 0.1x
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Why is $ALC down today?
Here is the latest on ALC from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for ALC today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
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ALC stock FAQ
Why is $ALC down today?
Here is the latest on ALC from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for ALC today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
What is the ALC stock price today?
ALC last traded at $69.37, down 1.70% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
When does ALC report earnings?
Alcon Inc. Ordinary Shares (ALC) is next expected to report earnings on Monday, August 10, 2026 (after close), about 4 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.
Does ALC pay a dividend?
Yes. ALC currently has a dividend yield of about 0.40% ($0.28 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live ALC alerts?
The ALC Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged ALC 6 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is ALC on?
ALC (Alcon Inc. Ordinary Shares) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $34.40B.
Is ALC good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge ALC for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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