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Alcon (ALC) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
6-K filed Aug 19, 2025
Alcon (ALC) reported revenue of $2.6B for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +4% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.5%, net earnings $176M (6.8% of revenue).
Alcon, Q2 2025: revenue $2.6B (+4% year over year), operating margin 9.5%, net earnings $176M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.6B | +5% | +4% |
| Gross profit | $1.4B | +0.4% | +1% |
| Operating profit | $247M | -47% | -22% |
| Net earnings | $176M | -50% | -21% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.6B in Q2 2025, up 4% year over year and up 5% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 53.5%, down 1.6 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.25B, a 9.5% margin (down 3.2 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.07B even though revenue rose $0.10B versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 8% against revenue growth of 4%. The fastest-growing cost line was Research & development (+11%). Net earnings were $0.18B, down 21% year over year. The effective tax rate was 11.6%.
Questions
What was Alcon's revenue in the second quarter 2025?
Alcon (ALC) reported revenue of $2.6B for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +4% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before.
Was Alcon profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $247M (9.5% of revenue) and net earnings $176M.
Source: Alcon 6-K on SEC EDGAR.