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- symbol ALC
- Rev/Share 20.2443
- Book/Share 44.689
- PB 1.7908
- Debt/Equity 0.2375
- CurrentRatio 2.6015
- ROIC 0.0424
- MktCap 39550084674.0
- FreeCF/Share 3.2276
- PFCF 24.7447
- PE 36.9069
- Debt/Assets 0.1673
- DivYield 0.0042
- ROE 0.0493
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | ALC | BofA Securities | Buy | Underperform | -- | $75 | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Downgrade | ALC | JP Morgan | Overweight | Neutral | -- | -- | Aug. 21, 2025 |
| Downgrade | ALC | Deutsche Bank | Buy | Hold | -- | -- | May 20, 2025 |
| Reiterated | ALC | BTIG Research | -- | Buy | $102 | $99 | May 14, 2025 |
| Reiterated | ALC | Needham | -- | Buy | $107 | $110 | March 28, 2025 |
| Upgrade | ALC | BofA Securities | Neutral | Buy | -- | -- | March 25, 2025 |
| Reiterated | ALC | Needham | -- | Buy | $108 | $106 | Jan. 24, 2025 |
| Upgrade | ALC | Redburn Atlantic | Neutral | Buy | -- | -- | Jan. 10, 2025 |
| Reiterated | ALC | Needham | -- | Buy | $103 | $108 | Dec. 17, 2024 |
| Upgrade | ALC | Redburn Atlantic | Sell | Neutral | -- | -- | Oct. 10, 2024 |
News
Broadwood Partners Denounces STAAR Surgical's Fourth Delay of the Shareholder Vote on the Company's Proposed Sale to Alcon
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”), which together own 30.2% of the outstanding common stock of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA), today responded to the fourth postponement of STAAR's Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) in connection with the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC). The Special Meeting, which was originally scheduled to be held on October 23, 2.
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Alcon Exercises Right to Require STAAR Surgical to Adjourn its Special Meeting of Stockholders
Published: December 19, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the manufacturer of the Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL) today announced that Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC) has exercised its right under the Alcon merger agreement to require STAAR to adjourn its Special Meeting of Stockholders in connection with the Alcon merger agreement (the “Special Meeting”). As a result, the Special Meeting, which was scheduled for December 19, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time, has been adjourned to Janua.
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STAAR Stockholders Have a Choice: Vote FOR Alcon's Certain, Premium $30.75 Per Share Cash Offer or Bear the Downside Risk that Broadwood Has No Credible Plan to Create Stockholder Value
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today issued the following open letter to STAAR stockholders: Dear STAAR Surgical Stockholders: The Special Meeting of Stockholders to vote on the amended agreement with Alcon Inc. (SIX/NYSE: ALC) is just days away. How you vote at the Special Meeting will greatly influence the value of your shares. Yo.
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Independent Industry Analysts Recognize Value Provided to STAAR Stockholders by Amended Alcon Merger Agreement and Merits of Alcon Transaction
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today reported that independent industry analysts have recognized the value provided to STAAR stockholders by the Company's amended merger agreement with Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC) and the merits of the Alcon transaction. The Alcon merger agreement, as revised on December 9, 2025, provides that STAAR stockh.
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Broadwood Partners Responds to Alcon's Increase to Proposed Acquisition Price of STAAR Surgical
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood,” “we,” “us” or “our”) today responded to the amended transaction terms of the proposed acquisition of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA) by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC). Broadwood, which owns 30.2% of STAAR's outstanding common stock, continues to oppose the proposed sale of the Company to Alcon and issued the following statement: “STAAR spent months trying to conv.
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Alcon lifts bid for medical technology firm Staar to $1.6 billion
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Reuters
Sentiment: Positive
Swiss eyecare giant Alcon has lifted its bid to acquire Staar Surgical to $30.75 per share in cash, it said on Tuesday, valuing the medical technology firm at $1.6 billion.
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Broadwood Partners Reiterates Opposition to STAAR Surgical's Sale to Alcon Following Conclusion of Performative Go-Shop Process
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) today issued the following open letter to the shareholders of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA). Broadwood, which owns 30.2% of STAAR's outstanding common stock, continues to oppose the proposed sale of the Company to Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC) on transaction terms that remain unchanged following the conclusion of the Company's flawed and.
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Alcon Inc. (ALC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Alcon Inc. ( ALC ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 12, 2025 8:00 AM EST Company Participants Daniel Cravens - Vice President of Investor Relations David Endicott - CEO & Director Timothy Stonesifer - Senior VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Anthony Petrone - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division Ryan Zimmerman - BTIG, LLC, Research Division Kavya Deshpande - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Thomas Stephan - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division Matthew Miksic - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division David Saxon - Needham & Company, LLC, Research Division Veronika Dubajova - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Larry …
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Virtus SGA International Growth Q3 2025 Contributors And Detractors
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Alibaba was a contributor to the portfolio during the quarter, driven by strong execution in its core commerce and cloud businesses, and improved investor sentiment around management's strategic direction. TSMC's management raised fiscal year 2025 guidance to 30% revenue growth year-over-year, supported by robust demand for advanced semiconductor manufacturing and strong execution across its diversified business mix. Alcon was a detractor from performance during the quarter, as the company reported weaker than expected results and lowered its 2025 revenue guidance following sluggish market conditions and competitive pressures.
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Curious about Alcon (ALC) Q3 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Evaluate the expected performance of Alcon (ALC) for the quarter ended September 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
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ALC or ISRG: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors with an interest in Medical - Instruments stocks have likely encountered both Alcon (ALC) and Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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Broadwood Partners Condemns Alcon's Fallacious Attacks on STAAR Surgical and Its Prospects
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”) today commented on the investor presentation issued by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC) regarding its proposed acquisition of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA). Broadwood, which owns 27.5% of STAAR's outstanding common stock, continues to urge its fellow shareholders to vote on its GREEN Proxy Card “AGAINST” the proposed transaction. Neal C. Bradsher, Broadwood Founder and.
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Yunqi Capital Issues Letter to STAAR Surgical Board Calling for Termination of the Proposed Merger with Alcon
Published: October 31, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yunqi Capital Limited (together with its affiliates and the funds it advises, “Yunqi Capital”), an investment management firm and 5.1% shareholder of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:STAA), today released the following letter to the Board of Directors of STAAR after its decision to postpone STAAR's Special Meeting of Stockholders to vote on the proposed sale to Alcon Inc. (SIX/NYSE:ALC) on the terms announced on August 5, 2025. The text of th.
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Yunqi Capital Issues Letter to STAAR Surgical Board Opposing Adjournment of the Special Meeting and Calling for the Company to Move Beyond the Proposed Merger with Alcon
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yunqi Capital Limited (together with its affiliates and the funds it advises, “Yunqi Capital”), an investment management firm and 5.1% shareholder of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:STAA), today released the following letter to the Board of Directors of STAAR after the decision by STAAR Surgical and Alcon Inc. (SIX/NYSE:ALC) to adjourn STAAR's Special Meeting of Stockholders to vote on the proposed sale to Alcon on the terms announced on Aug.
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Alcon and STAAR Surgical Announce Adjournment of STAAR Special Meeting of Stockholders
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
GENEVA & LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, and STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the manufacturer of the Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL), today announced that STAAR and Alcon have agreed to adjourn STAAR's Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) scheduled for October 23, 2025, in connection with STAAR's merger agreement with Alcon. No other business will be conducted at th.
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Here's Why Alcon (ALC) is a Strong Momentum Stock
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Broadwood Partners Comments on STAAR Surgical's Late and Troubling Disclosure in Deeply Flawed Sale Process to Alcon
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”) today commented on the recent Current Report on Form 8-K filed by STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) of a “supplement” to the Company's definitive proxy statement, filed on September 16, 2025, in connection with the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC). Broadwood, which owns 27.5% of STAAR.
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STAAR Surgical Board of Directors Reiterates Unanimous Recommendation that STAAR Stockholders Vote “FOR” the Alcon Merger Agreement on WHITE Proxy Card
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) (“STAAR”), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today provided the following statement in response to a report issued by Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (“Glass Lewis”) related to STAAR's pending merger with Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC): The STAAR Board of Directors and management team strongly disagree with the recommendation issued by Glass Lewis.
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Defender Capital Opposes STAAR Surgical's Proposed Sale to Alcon
Published: October 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Defender Capital ("Defender" or "we"), a long-term shareholder of STAAR Surgical Company ("STAAR" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: STAA) owning approximately 1.5% of the Company's outstanding common stock, today issued the following statement outlining its opposition of the proposed acquisition of STAAR by Alcon Inc. ("Alcon") (NYSE: ALC): We have been significant STAAR shareholders for more than ten years and remain convicted in the significant value of the Company.
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Johnson Fistel Investigates Fairness of Proposed Sale of STAAR Surgical
Published: October 03, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP continues its investigation into whether the board members of STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the Company to Alcon (NYSE: ALC).
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Broadwood Partners Publishes Presentation Detailing Opposition to STAAR Surgical's Sale to Alcon
Published: October 03, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”), holders of approximately 27.5% of the outstanding common stock of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA), today announced that it has published a presentation outlining why stockholders should vote on Broadwood's GREEN Proxy Card “AGAINST” the proposed acquisition of the Company by an affiliate of Alcon Inc. (NYSE: ALC) on the terms announced on August 5, 2025. The 81-pa.
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Alcon and STAAR Surgical Announce Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Alcon's Acquisition of STAAR
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
GENEVA & LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, and STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) (“STAAR”), the manufacturer of the Implantable Collamer® Lens (ICL), today announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (HSR), in connection with Alcon's acquisition of STAAR, expired at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 29, 2025. As previously announced,.
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Is it a Prudent Move to Retain ALC Stock in Your Portfolio Now?
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Alcon sees growth from surgical innovation and vision care products, but faces macro pressures and fierce competition.
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Alcon's UNITY VCS Shows Superior Efficiency in Studies, Stock Up
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ALC's UNITY VCS shows faster, more efficient cataract and vitreoretinal surgery results, lifting shares after study presentations.
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STAAR Surgical Board of Directors Unanimously Believes Alcon Merger Maximizes Value for STAAR Stockholders
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today announced that it has filed its definitive proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Company's pending merger with Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC). STAAR will hold a Special Meeting of Stockholders on October 23 at 8:30 a.m. (Pacific Time) to vote to adopt the.
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Johnson Fistel Investigates Fairness of Proposed Sale of STAAR Surgical
Published: September 09, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP continues its investigation into whether the board members of STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the Company to Alcon (NYSE: ALC).
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Alcon's Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss, Stock Plunges
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
ALC's Q2 earnings top estimates but revenues fall short, sending shares down more than 10% as margins tightened and 2025 sales outlook narrowed.
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Alcon: More Than Meets The Eye
Published: August 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Alcon remains a leader in eye care, benefiting from strong market positioning and long-term industry tailwinds like aging populations and technological advances. Recent M&A activity, including the STAAR Surgical acquisition, enhances long-term growth but pressures near-term earnings and raises valuation concerns. Despite solid sales growth and manageable debt, shares trade at a demanding 29-30x earnings multiple, which I view as fully valued given current growth rates.
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Stay Ahead of the Game With Alcon (ALC) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics
Published: August 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Alcon (ALC) for the quarter ended June 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
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Johnson Fistel Investigates Fairness of Proposed Sale of STAAR Surgical
Published: August 05, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP has launched an investigation into whether the board members of STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the Company to Alcon (NYSE: ALC).
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About Alcon Inc. (ALC)
- IPO Date 2019-04-09
- Website https://www.alcon.com
- Industry Medical - Instruments & Supplies
- CEO David J. Endicott
- Employees 25599