Alcon (ALC) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 17 analyst ratings
Based on 4 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizuho | Maintained | Outperform | $85.00 from $80.00 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Maintained | Neutral | $78.40 from $77.53 | Aug 12, 2026 |
| BTIG | Maintained | Buy | $82.00 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Needham | Maintained | Buy | $98.00 from $95.00 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Outperform | $80.00 from $85.00 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $78.00 from $90.00 | May 8, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Outperform | $85.00 from $95.00 | May 7, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Overweight | $86.00 from $97.00 | May 7, 2026 |
| Baird | Maintained | Outperform | $90.00 from $98.00 | May 7, 2026 |
| BTIG | Maintained | Buy | $82.00 from $87.00 | May 6, 2026 |
| Needham | Maintained | Buy | $95.00 from $100.00 | May 6, 2026 |
| BTIG | Maintained | Buy | $92.00 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Stifel | Maintained | Hold | $82.00 from $80.00 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Needham | Maintained | Buy | $100.00 from $98.00 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Upgraded | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $97.00 from $88.00 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $90.00 from $86.00 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| BTIG | Maintained | Buy | $92.00 from $91.00 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Stifel | Downgraded | Buy → Hold | $80.00 from $85.00 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Downgraded | Buy → Underperform | $75.00 from $100.00 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| BTIG | Maintained | Buy | $91.00 | Nov 24, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for ALC stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Alcon (ALC) is $85.85, with a high estimate of $98.00 and a low of $78.40, across 4 analysts.
Is ALC a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Alcon currently average a Buy rating: 14 buy, 2 hold and 1 sell, from 17 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for ALC?
The average price target of $85.85 implies 18.76% upside from the last price of $72.29.
What is the latest analyst rating on ALC?
On Aug 12, 2026, Mizuho maintained Alcon at Outperform with a price target of $85.00.
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