Alcon Shares Surge 0.52% on 36.57% Volume Jump Rank 405th in Market Activity

On August 13, 2025, Alcon (ALC) traded at a 0.52% gain with a daily trading volume of $0.29 billion, marking a 36.57% increase from the previous day and ranking 405th in volume among listed stocks. The Swiss-based eye care company operates through Surgical and Vision Care segments, offering products ranging from intraocular lenses to contact lenses and surgical equipment.

Analyst sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating based on 10 buy and 4 hold recommendations. Institutional ownership stands at 53.86%, reflecting strong institutional confidence. Short interest in ALC has risen 11.85% over the past month, with 1.41% of shares sold short, signaling growing bearish positioning. The stock’s price-to-earnings ratio of 39.01 exceeds both the market average (27.98) and the medical sector average (29.01), while its PEG ratio of 2.25 suggests potential overvaluation relative to earnings growth projections of 8.58% for the coming year.

Recent corporate actions include a $750 million stock repurchase plan initiated in February 2025, allowing Alcon to buy back up to 1.7% of outstanding shares. Quarterly earnings reported in May fell short of estimates, with $0.73 EPS versus $0.77 expected. Despite this, the company’s surgical and vision care segments continue to drive demand for its specialized ophthalmic products globally.

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