Alcon AG stock hits 52-week low at 78.41 USD

Published 21/08/2025, 14:34
Alcon AG stock hits 52-week low at 78.41 USD

Shares of Alcon (NYSE:ALC) AG, a $40.3 billion market cap healthcare equipment company, have reached a 52-week low, with the stock price dipping to 78.41 USD. This marks a significant downturn for the company, as it reflects a 14.99% decrease over the past year. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains strong fundamentals with a healthy current ratio of 2.6. The decline underscores the challenges faced by the eye care company in a competitive market, as investors react to broader economic conditions and company-specific factors. Despite generating $10.03 billion in revenue, the 52-week low highlights a period of uncertainty for Alcon AG. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is slightly undervalued at current levels, with 8 additional exclusive ProTips available for subscribers looking to make informed investment decisions.

In other recent news, Alcon Inc. has faced several analyst adjustments following its latest financial updates. The company reported a soft quarter, leading JPMorgan to downgrade its stock from Overweight to Neutral, accompanied by a significant price target reduction to CHF62.80. This downgrade was influenced by a reduction in guidance, raising concerns about Alcon’s growth expectations for fiscal year 2026. Additionally, BofA Securities lowered its price target for Alcon to $100, maintaining a Buy rating despite a recent profit warning from the company. Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) also adjusted its price target to $88, following Alcon’s revised fiscal year 2025 revenue guidance, which now anticipates 4-5% growth, down from the previous 6-7% outlook. Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) cited a slowdown in the eye-care market growth rate as a reason for reducing its price target to $110 while maintaining an Outperform rating. Stifel also adjusted its price target to $90, keeping a Buy rating after Alcon’s second-quarter 2025 results missed top-line expectations and led to a cut in sales growth guidance. These developments reflect the challenges Alcon is currently facing in the eye care market.

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