# Alcon Inc. (ALC): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Medical - Specialties
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Alcon Inc. researches, develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells eye care products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Surgical and Vision Care. It offers equipment, instrumentation and diagnostics, intraocular lenses (IOLs), and other implantables; and consumables, including viscoelastics, surgical solutions, incisional instruments, surgical custom packs, and other products for surgical procedures. The company’s cataract products include Unity CS, LenSx laser system, Verion reference unit and Verion digital marker, ARGOS biometer, SMARTCATARACT health platform, NGENU...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $70.17 USD |
| Market Cap | $33.92B |
| P/E (TTM) | 21.52 |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.26 |
| 52-Week Range | $61.84 – $87.64 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.51% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.51% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.36 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.36 /share |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 5 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 7.8% / 15.1% / 26.8% / — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 27.6% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 10.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 27.6% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 10.4% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | $0.3593 | 2026-05-07 |
| 2025-05-14 | $0.3334 | 2025-05-15 |
| 2024-05-14 | $0.2647 | 2024-05-16 |
| 2023-05-10 | $0.2357 | 2023-05-12 |
| 2022-05-03 | $0.2050 | 2022-05-05 |
| 2021-05-04 | $0.1097 | 2021-05-06 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/alc/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Alcon Inc. do?

Alcon Inc. (ALC) operates in the Medical - Specialties industry within the Healthcare sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is ALC's market cap?

Alcon Inc. (ALC) has a market capitalization of approximately $33.92 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does ALC pay a dividend?

Yes, Alcon Inc. (ALC) pays a dividend annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.51%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does ALC pay dividends?

Alcon Inc. pays dividends annually. The forward annual rate is $0.36 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is ALC's payout ratio?

Alcon Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/alc
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/alc/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/alc/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/alc/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/alc/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/alc/peers

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