Alcon Future Growth
Future criteria checks 2/6
Alcon is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 9.4% and 6.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 8.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 8.7% in 3 years.
Key information
9.4%
Earnings growth rate
8.9%
EPS growth rate
| Medical Equipment earnings growth | 14.2% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.2% |
| Future return on equity | 8.7% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 15 Nov 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Alcon Inc.'s (VTX:ALC) Price
Nov 11
Alcon (VTX:ALC) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Oct 28Do Alcon's (VTX:ALC) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Oct 15Alcon (VTX:ALC) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Sep 04Investor Optimism Abounds Alcon Inc. (VTX:ALC) But Growth Is Lacking
Jul 27A Look At The Fair Value Of Alcon Inc. (VTX:ALC)
Jul 13Should You Be Adding Alcon (VTX:ALC) To Your Watchlist Today?
Jun 24Alcon's (VTX:ALC) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
Jun 10These 4 Measures Indicate That Alcon (VTX:ALC) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
May 28Alcon Inc.'s (VTX:ALC) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
Apr 03Here's Why Alcon (VTX:ALC) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Mar 21Results: Alcon Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Mar 01Alcon (VTX:ALC) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Feb 15Alcon Inc.'s (VTX:ALC) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
Dec 22Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Alcon (VTX:ALC)
Dec 04Calculating The Fair Value Of Alcon Inc. (VTX:ALC)
Nov 08Alcon (VTX:ALC) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Oct 18Alcon (VTX:ALC) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Aug 25A Look At The Fair Value Of Alcon Inc. (VTX:ALC)
Aug 10Alcon (VTX:ALC) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Jul 05Investors Will Want Alcon's (VTX:ALC) Growth In ROCE To Persist
May 12Does Alcon (VTX:ALC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Apr 03Here's Why Alcon (VTX:ALC) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
Feb 03Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Alcon (VTX:ALC)
Jan 19Alcon (VTX:ALC) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Dec 18Do Alcon's (VTX:ALC) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Nov 02Alcon's (VTX:ALC) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
Sep 30We Think Alcon (VTX:ALC) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Sep 11With Alcon Inc. (VTX:ALC) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
Aug 26These 4 Measures Indicate That Alcon (VTX:ALC) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Jun 10Alcon (VTX:ALC) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
May 20There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Alcon's (VTX:ALC) Returns On Capital
Feb 13Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2026 | 11,262 | 1,402 | 1,742 | 2,538 | 17 |
| 12/31/2025 | 10,555 | 1,133 | 1,489 | 2,286 | 20 |
| 12/31/2024 | 9,883 | 940 | 1,307 | 2,050 | 17 |
| 9/30/2024 | 9,761 | 1,161 | 1,217 | 2,069 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 9,636 | 1,102 | 1,086 | 1,849 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 9,562 | 1,048 | 777 | 1,644 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 9,455 | 974 | 535 | 1,388 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 9,274 | 450 | 525 | 1,282 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 9,085 | 362 | 317 | 1,157 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 8,880 | 341 | 480 | 1,236 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 8,717 | 335 | -13 | 1,217 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 8,695 | 571 | -61 | 1,259 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 8,657 | 457 | -17 | 1,273 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 8,550 | 460 | -406 | 1,255 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 8,291 | 376 | 165 | 1,345 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 8,082 | 332 | 322 | 1,397 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 7,818 | 183 | 307 | 1,307 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 6,922 | -390 | 364 | 949 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 6,833 | -531 | 256 | 823 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 6,806 | -717 | 132 | 730 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 6,836 | -636 | 62 | 677 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 7,525 | -604 | 275 | 920 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 7,508 | -656 | 244 | 920 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 7,386 | -638 | 134 | 800 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 7,280 | -779 | 178 | 886 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 7,177 | -362 | 178 | 893 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 7,153 | -227 | 428 | 1,140 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 7,123 | 175 | 697 | 1,375 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 6,792 | 256 | N/A | 1,218 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 6,596 | -170 | N/A | 1,245 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 6,776 | 308 | N/A | 1,370 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: ALC's forecast earnings growth (9.4% per year) is above the savings rate (0.3%).
Earnings vs Market: ALC's earnings (9.4% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the Swiss market (11.2% per year).
High Growth Earnings: ALC's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: ALC's revenue (6.2% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the Swiss market (4.1% per year).
High Growth Revenue: ALC's revenue (6.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: ALC's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (8.7%).