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$ALC

Alcon Inc. Ordinary Shares

XNYS

$69.37-1.70%$1.20Prev $70.57LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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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 & performance
Price
$69.37
Change today
-1.70%
Previous close
$70.57
52-week range
$61.84 – $90.41
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$34.40B
Dividend yield
0.40% ($0.28)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
487.4M
SEC 20-F · Feb 24, 2026
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)
Classification
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
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.

Likely catalystForeign issuer report (6-K), from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $ALC moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile📅 Earnings in 4d (after close)ShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy10 analysts
Avg target $88.07(+27% upside)
Range $60 – $112
8 buy1 hold1 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$ALC Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish73Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 0 bearToday: -1.7%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$ALC Activity

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Alert· 8d ago +1.0% vs EMA
ALC 200EMA (5m) Trending · 81 bars · L3 · +0.95% above EMA · slope +0.17%
at $69.16
Alert· 8d ago 3.0× RVOL
ALC hit 3.029x RVOL at 11:29 AM ET
at $69.03
Alert· 9d ago -0.0% vs EMA
$ALC near 200 EMA: -0.02% from 200 EMA at 12:25 PM ET
at $68.00
Alert· 9d ago 17.9× RVOL
ALC hit 17.847x RVOL at 12:25 PM ET
at $68.00
Alert· 10d ago 14.0× RVOL
ALC hit 13.978x RVOL at 9:26 AM ET
at $68.19
Alert· 12d ago +0.3% vs EMA
ALC 200EMA (5m) Trending · 81 bars · L3 · +0.26% above EMA · slope +0.12%
at $67.92
Alert· 12d ago +0.1% vs EMA
ALC 50EMA (1m) Trending · 51 bars · L3 · +0.08% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $68.18
Alert· 13d ago 2.4× RVOL
ALC hit 2.381x RVOL at 9:30 AM ET
at $67.65
Alert· 15d ago 48.0× RVOL
ALC hit 47.952x RVOL at 12:39 PM ET
at $68.24
Alert· 15d ago 11.5× RVOL
ALC hit 11.498x RVOL at 12:12 PM ET
at $68.35
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 24d ago Bullish
Ophthalmology Devices Market Report Released, Includes Profiles of EssilorLuxottica, Alcon, Bausch + Lomb, and 20 Others
News· The Motley Fool· 28d ago Neutral
Abbott Labs vs. Glaukos: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
News· SEC EDGAR· 92d ago
ALCON INC filed a Foreign issuer report (6-K)
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 108d ago Bullish
National Advertising Division Finds Certain ACUVUE® Oasys Max Claim Supported; Recommends Modification or Discontinuation of Others
News· SEC EDGAR· 125d ago
ALCON INC filed a Foreign issuer report (6-K)
News· Benzinga· 142d ago Neutral
LENSAR Stock Plunges—Alcon Scraps Merger After Prolonged Regulatory Review
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 160d ago Bullish
2026 DallasCISO ORBIE Awards Recognize Top Security Executives
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 161d ago Neutral
LENSAR® Provides Update on Pending Acquisition by Alcon

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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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