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Alcon (ALC) R&D spending by quarter
Alcon's R&D spending was $663M in Q2 2026 (second quarter 2026), +171% from Q1 2026. Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from $245M (Q1 2026) to $663M (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $663M | +171% | +171% |
| Q1 2026 | $245M | -10% | — |
| Q4 2025 | $273M | +9% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $250M | +2% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $245M | — | — |
Q2 2026 at a glance
Alcon, Q2 2026: revenue $2.8B (+9% year over year), operating margin 0.4%, net earnings $0. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Alcon's R&D spending?
Alcon's R&D spending was $663M in Q2 2026 (second quarter 2026), +171% from Q1 2026.
How has Alcon's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from $245M (Q1 2026) to $663M (Q2 2026).