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Alcon vs Cooper Companies: ALC and COO compared
Alcon is the larger company: $2.8B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $1.1B for Cooper Companies (Q3 FY26). Alcon is growing faster (+9% against +0.6% a year earlier). Cooper Companies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.8% against 0.4%.
Where the money goes: ALC and COO
Alcon (ALC) · Q2 2026
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.
Cooper Companies (COO) · Q3 FY26
Cooper Companies, Q3 FY26: revenue $1.1B (+0.6% year over year), operating margin 20.8%, net earnings $433M, operating cash flow $342M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Alcon (ALC) | Cooper Companies (COO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $2.8B | $1.1B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +9% | +0.6% |
| Gross margin | — | 66.8% |
| Operating margin | 0.4% | 20.8% |
| Net earnings | $0 | $433M |
| Net margin | 0.0% | 40.6% |
| Operating cash flow | — | $342M |
| Free cash flow | — | $273M |
| Market value | — | $12.1B |
| P/E | — | 21.1× |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $65.80 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Alcon or Cooper Companies?
Alcon is the larger company: $2.8B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $1.1B for Cooper Companies (Q3 FY26).
Is Alcon or Cooper Companies growing faster?
Alcon is growing faster (+9% against +0.6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Alcon or Cooper Companies?
Cooper Companies is more profitable, with an operating margin of 20.8% against 0.4%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (6-K filed Aug 10, 2026; 10-Q filed Sep 9, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.