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ALC — Alcon Inc.

Alcon Inc. (ALC)

ALC pays a 0.40% distribution rate, annual. Its Distribution Safety Score™ is 50 (Caution). Total return is 30.6% over the past 7.3 years, 170.1 points behind SPY at 200.7%. Its deepest 1-year drawdown was 30.8%.

Alcon Inc. researches, develops, manufactures, and distributes eye care products worldwide, operating through Surgical and Vision Care segments that serve cataract surgery, refractive procedures, vitreoretinal treatments, and consumer eye health markets. The company distributes annually at a modest rate. Alcon appeals to dividend investors seeking exposure to the healthcare sector, though the company prioritizes reinvestment over income generation.

ALC key facts

Distribution Safety Score™
50 · Caution
Asset type
Stock
Asset class
Equity
Inception date
04/09/2019
Distribution rate
0.40%
Distribution frequency
Annual
Trailing yield
0.48%
5-year average yield
0.29
Last close
$74.25
Market cap
$35,892,449,280
Average volume
1158300.0
Last dividend
$0.3584
Ex-dividend date
05/06/2026
Payment date
05/07/2026
Beta
0.693
Payout ratio
0.1099
P/E ratio
56.6794
Forward P/E
21.1416
EPS
$1.31