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Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 13, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants David Endicott - Chief Executive Officer Tim Stonesifer - Chief Financial Officer Dan Cravens - Vice President, Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Graham Doyle - UBS Jack Reynolds-Clark - RBC Capital Markets David Saxon - Needham & Co. Larry Biegelsen - Wells Fargo Patrick Wood - Morgan Stanley Ryan Zimmerman - BTIG Jeff Johnson - Baird Anthony Petrone - Mizuho Tom Stephan - Stifel Brett F ...

Alcon, Inc. (ALC) delivered core earnings per share (EPS) of 81 cents for the third quarter of 2024, up 22.7% from the year-ago quarter’s figure (up 25% at the constant exchange rate or CER). The figure topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.5%.Alcon reports “core” results based on non-IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) measures. In the third quarter, the company’s EPS was 53 cents, up 29% (up 32% at CER) year over year.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calen ...

For the quarter ended September 2024, Alcon (ALC) reported revenue of $2.43 billion, up 5.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.81, compared to $0.66 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.78% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.45 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.72, the EPS surprise was +12.50%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectat ...

Wall Street analysts forecast that Alcon (ALC) will report quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to a year-over-year increase of 9.1%. It is anticipated that revenues will amount to $2.45 billion, exhibiting an increase of 6.5% compared to the year-ago quarter.The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.Ah ...

Alcon Inc.’s (ALC) growth is driven by its robust Surgical business. The performance of the Vision Care arm also appears encouraging. However, concerns remain about the macroeconomic headwinds, which may strain the company’s margin performance. Competitive disadvantages also add to the worry.In the past year, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has advanced 25.5% compared with the industry’s  20.8% growth and the S&P 500 composite’s 31.2% increase.The renowned pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturer has ...

Alcon Inc. (ALC) benefits from strong market share gains. The company’s broad pipeline and focus on research and innovation are impressive. Yet, challenging international market with geopolitical pressure is a concern. The tough competitive landscape is also a threat.Major Factors Driving ALC StockWithin the Surgical business, of late, the company’s implantable sales are gaining traction in international markets, banking on advanced technology intraocular lenses that includes Vivity, PanOptix and monofocalt ...

Alcon Inc. ALC reported mixed second-quarter results, after the closing bell on Tuesday.Alcon reported quarterly earnings of 74 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 73 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.48 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.52 billion.“We are pleased with our solid second-quarter results, which were driven by robust demand for our innovative products, our balanced geographic footprint and strong execution by our team. T ...

Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 21, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Dan Cravens - Vice President, Investor Relations David Endicott - Chief Executive Officer Tim Stonesifer - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jeff Johnson - Baird Graham Doyle - UBS Veronika Dubajova - Citi Ryan Zimmerman - BTIG David Adlington - JPMorgan Patrick Wood - Morgan Stanley Jack Reynolds-Clark - RBC Capital Markets David Saxon - Needham & Company Anthony Petrone - Mizuho Group ...