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Alcon

Manufacturer of eye care products and surgical equipment

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Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 25,000+
Industry: Medical Equipment, Supplies & Distribution

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Latest news about Alcon

In short: Alcon exceeded earnings estimates in Q2 2026, raised its profit guidance, and expanded its surgical portfolio with the Clareon TruPlus IOL.

Company announcements

July 6 Alcon

Alcon and RxSight announce collaboration to develop adjustable PCIOLs

The non-exclusive agreement aims to combine Alcon's PCIOL optics with RxSight's light-adjustable platform for post-surgery vision fine-tuning.

June 30 Alcon

Alcon released its 2025 Social Impact & Sustainability Report

The report highlights exceeding goals in children's vision screenings, cataract care, R&D investment, and emissions reductions.

May 5 Alcon

Alcon's UNITY VCS and CS win Edison Awards

The awards honor innovation in Health, Medical & Biotech. Recognition reflects team collaboration and dedication.

May 5 Alcon

Alcon reports Q1 2026 financial results

Sales reach $2.7 billion, up 10%; core EPS $0.85. New products like Unity and Tryptyr drive growth. $1.5B share repurchase authorized.

Media coverage

August 13 Barron's

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square adds six stocks

The billionaire's new stakes in Netflix, Visa, and four others sent most shares higher; he favors high-quality growth companies.

August 12 MassDevice

Alcon terminates PowerVision IOL programs, takes $402M write-off

Alcon terminated its PowerVision intraocular lens (IOL) technology program after recent clinical study data showed unpredictable postoperative outcomes. The program’s termination resulted in a $402...

August 12 cash

Stock market ticker: US futures mixed - SMI trading in the red - Novartis, Roche and Nestlé under pressure - Alcon and Partners Group at the top of the table - US stocks with the ...

The SMI is trading in the red on Friday. Across the Atlantic, index futures are moving without a clear direction.

August 11 Marketscreener

Swiss Market Index briefly in the red; Alcon shares gain | MarketScreener Switzerland

Swiss stocks gave way at the end of Tuesday's trading, with the Swiss Market Index closing 0.40% lower - on another quiet day for economic news in...

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