ALC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
8.71%
Last Quarter
$0.79
Past Year
$2.10
Growth Past 5yrs
N/A
Next Quarter
$0.78
Estimate Next Year
$11.59
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$120.00
50.95% Upside
Mean Price Target
$98.69
24.14% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$77.53
-2.47% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
ALC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, ALC (NYSE: ALC) reported an actual EPS of $0.79 for the quarter ending on Nov 11, 2025, compared to an estimated $0.77, resulting in a 2.60% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 19, 2025), ALC recorded an actual EPS of $0.76 with a 7.04% surprise. See ALC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
ALC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 11, 2025 showing a 2.60% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 19, 2025 recorded a 7.04% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ALC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given ALC stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 27 analysts have given their ratings
to ALC out of which
9 analysts have given strong buy call,
12 analysts have given buy call,
5 analysts rate it hold,
1 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$98.69 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 24.14% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for ALC highest price target?
Analysts suggest ALC's stock price would rise to a high of $120.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for ALC over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the ALC stock price could move to $77.53.
What is the average target price for ALC?
ALC stock has an average analyst estimate of $98.69.
At its current price, how far is ALC from its average target price?
ALC shares are currently trading 24.14% above this price target.
What were ALC’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.79 versus consensus estimates of $0.77, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.81.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
ALC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.78 and $11.59 for the whole year.
What has ALC's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 8.71% EPS growth for ALC in the next five years, compared to growth rates of N/A in the past five years.