Why Alcon (ALC) Stock Fell 2.12% in 10 Minutes After Q3 Earnings on Nov 10, 2026
Adjusted EPS of $0.91 came in above the $0.87 estimate; revenue of $2.72 billion came in below the $2.74 billion estimate.
- ALC fell 2.12% in the 10 minutes after the 16:31:19 ET headline, from $74.58 to $73.00.
- 121,813 shares changed hands in those 10 minutes.
- The headline crossed in after-hours trading, 31 minutes after the 4:00 ET close.
16:31:19 ET
Reaction by asset (real prices)
| Asset | 2m before | At release | +1m | +10m | +1m % | +10m % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALC | 74.58 | 74.58 | 73.56 | 73.00 | -1.37% | -2.12% |
Alcon (ALC) shares fell 2.12% in the 10 minutes after its Q3 results reached the MoveSurge news feed at 16:31:19 ET on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Adjusted EPS of $0.91 came in above the $0.87 estimate; revenue of $2.72 billion came in below the $2.74 billion estimate.
ALC in the first 10 minutes
The line that crossed at 16:31:19 ET: “ALC Q3: adj. EPS 0.91 vs 0.87 est”
From a reference price of $74.58 just before the headline, the stock was down 1.37% after one minute and down 2.12%, at $73.00, after 10 minutes. The move kept building after the first minute. 121,813 shares changed hands in those 10 minutes. The headline crossed in after-hours trading, 31 minutes after the 4:00 ET close.
Alcon Q3 results against estimates
| Measure | Reported | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $0.91 | $0.87 | Beat |
| Revenue | $2.72 billion | $2.74 billion | Miss |
Alcon FY26 guidance
| Measure | New range | Prior range | Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $3.44 to $3.50 | $3.44 to $3.53 | $3.44 | Lowered |
| Revenue | $10.94 billion | $10.84 billion to $11.04 billion | $11.07 billion | Narrowed |
How ALC traded after earlier earnings releases
| Report | EPS vs estimate | Revenue vs estimate | First move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | $0.84 vs $0.75 | $2.78 billion vs $2.77 billion | not measured |
Alcon at a glance
| Sector | Health Care |
| Industry | Ophthalmic Goods |
| Market value | $37.57 billion (as of Nov 10, 2026) |
Prices are closes of 1-minute bars. Each move on this page is measured from the last completed bar before its headline.
How did Alcon stock react to its Q3 earnings on November 10, 2026?
The stock fell 2.12% in the 10 minutes after its Q3 results crossed at 16:31:19 ET. Adjusted EPS of $0.91 came in above the $0.87 estimate; revenue of $2.72 billion came in below the $2.74 billion estimate.
How far did ALC move after the headline?
From $74.58 just before the headline to $73.00 10 minutes later, a -2.12% move.
What did Alcon guide for adjusted EPS?
Adjusted EPS guidance of $3.44 to $3.50, replacing $3.44 to $3.53; the estimate was $3.44 (lowered).
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ALC headline and measured reaction, Nov 10, 2026
— MoveSurge
The headline as it crossed, its timestamp, and the measured price reaction reported on this page.
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