What one share of Alcon holds
With $10.3 billion in net sales during the year ended December 31, 2025, we are the global leader in eye care. Our broad range of products represents one of the most complete portfolios in the ophthalmic industry and comprises high-quality and technologically advanced products across all major product categories in the surgical and vision care markets.
Alcon’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the latest fiscal year to 2025-12-31; the balance sheet is as of 2025-12-31.
| Sales | $20.96 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $1.98 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.09 |
| Free cash flow | $3.48 |
| Dividends | $0.34 |
| Cash and investments | $3.13 |
| Debt | $9.72 |
| Book value | $45.20 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $20.87 | $6.79 | $1.00 | $5.74 | — | $15.71 |
| 2009 | $21.57 | $6.66 | $1.13 | $6.88 | — | $19.71 |
| 2010 | $23.61 | $7.27 | $1.02 | $6.79 | — | $23.98 |
| 2017 | $13.91 | $0.52 | $0.85 | $1.64 | — | $47.17 |
| 2018 | $14.65 | −$0.47 | $1.07 | $1.26 | — | $46.37 |
| 2019 | $15.38 | −$1.34 | $1.13 | $0.75 | — | $39.53 |
| 2020 | $13.97 | −$1.09 | $0.98 | $0.70 | — | $38.48 |
| 2021 | $16.80 | $0.76 | $1.42 | $1.31 | — | $39.29 |
| 2022 | $17.63 | $0.68 | $1.29 | $1.18 | — | $40.15 |
| 2023 | $19.04 | $1.96 | $1.33 | $1.47 | — | $41.81 |
| 2024 | $19.92 | $2.05 | $0.95 | $3.22 | — | $43.58 |
| 2025 | $20.96 | $1.98 | $1.09 | $3.48 | — | $45.20 |
Common questions about Alcon
How much does one share of Alcon earn?
Over its latest fiscal year, each share of Alcon earned $1.98 of profit on $20.96 of sales, keeping about 9¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Alcon pay a dividend?
Yes. Alcon paid $0.34 per share in dividends over its latest fiscal year. That’s about 17¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Alcon’s book value per share?
Alcon’s book value is $45.20 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of December 31, 2025.
How much cash and debt does each share of Alcon have?
Each share of Alcon has $3.13 of cash and investments and $9.72 of debt, as of December 31, 2025.
What is Alcon’s free cash flow per share?
$3.48 per share over its latest fiscal year. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Alcon’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $6.79 in 2008 to $1.98 in 2025, shrinking about 7.0% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Alcon bought back shares?
Alcon’s share count rose about 65% from 2008 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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