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Alcon vs National Vision Holdings: ALC and EYE compared
Alcon is the larger company: $2.8B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $499M for National Vision Holdings (Q2 2026). Alcon is growing faster (+9% against +2% a year earlier). National Vision Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.3% against 0.4%.
Where the money goes: ALC and EYE
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.
National Vision Holdings (EYE) · Q2 2026
National Vision Holdings, Q2 2026: revenue $499M (+2% year over year), operating margin 4.3%, net earnings $12.4M, operating cash flow $8.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Alcon (ALC) | National Vision Holdings (EYE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.8B | $499M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +9% | +2% |
| Operating margin | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| Net earnings | $0 | $12.4M |
| Net margin | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Operating cash flow | — | $8.1M |
| Market value | — | $1.4B |
| P/E | — | 28.7× |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $27.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
National Vision Holdings
- Products: $403M (81%)
- Services and plans: $95.7M (19%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Alcon or National Vision Holdings?
Alcon is the larger company: $2.8B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $499M for National Vision Holdings (Q2 2026).
Is Alcon or National Vision Holdings growing faster?
Alcon is growing faster (+9% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Alcon or National Vision Holdings?
National Vision Holdings is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.3% against 0.4%.
More: Alcon earnings · how Alcon makes money · National Vision Holdings earnings · how National Vision Holdings makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (6-K filed Aug 10, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 13, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.