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Alcon (ALC) operating margin by quarter
Alcon's operating margin was 10.8% in Q1 2026 (first quarter 2026), -0.7 pts from Q4 2025. Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from 9.5% (Q2 2025) to 18.9% (Q1 2025).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 10.8% | -0.7 pts | -8.1 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 11.5% | -1.2 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 12.7% | +3.2 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 9.5% | -9.4 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 18.9% | — | — |
Q1 2026 at a glance
Alcon, Q1 2026: revenue $2.7B (+9% year over year), operating margin 10.8%, net earnings $189M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Alcon's operating margin?
Alcon's operating margin was 10.8% in Q1 2026 (first quarter 2026), -0.7 pts from Q4 2025.
How has Alcon's operating margin changed?
Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from 9.5% (Q2 2025) to 18.9% (Q1 2025).