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Alcon (ALC) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
6-K filed May 5, 2026
Alcon (ALC) reported revenue of $2.7B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +9% from a year earlier. Operating margin was 10.8%, net earnings $189M (7.0% of revenue).
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.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.7B | — | +9% |
| Gross profit | $1.5B | — | +10% |
| Operating profit | $292M | — | -38% |
| Net earnings | $189M | — | -46% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.7B in Q1 2026, up 9% year over year.
Gross margin was 56.4%, up 0.4 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.29B, a 10.8% margin (down 8.1 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.18B even though revenue rose $0.23B versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 35% against revenue growth of 9%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+43%). Net earnings were $0.19B, down 46% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.2%.
Questions
What was Alcon's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Alcon (ALC) reported revenue of $2.7B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +9% from a year earlier.
Was Alcon profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $292M (10.8% of revenue) and net earnings $189M.
Source: Alcon 6-K on SEC EDGAR.