Alcon Q2 FY26 operating income drops 96% to $11 million; net sales rise 8% to $2.78 billion

Reuters2026/08/10 20:46

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Alcon net sales rose 8% to $2.78 billion in Q2 2026.
Operating income plunged 96% to $11 million, turning net income attributable to shareholders to no profit from a year earlier.
Research and development expense jumped 171% to $663 million on a $505 million impairment tied to discontinuing the PowerVision programs.
Vision Care segment contribution climbed 36% to $283 million, while Surgical segment contribution rose 4% to $392 million.
First-half net sales increased 9% to $5.47 billion, while operating income fell 58% to $303 million.

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Alcon Q2 FY26 operating income drops 96% to $11 million; net sales rise 8% to $2.78 billion

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