November 12, 2024 16:57 GMT
CREDIT UPDATE: Alcon (ALCSW: Baa1/BBB+): 3Q24
CREDIT UPDATE
- Slight drop in forecasts sends shares down 6%
- Revenue $2.45bn +6%
- Op Margin 13.6% up from 12.7%
- Op Income $332m +13% yoy
- 9M FCF $1,296 +118%
- Vision Care slightly outperformed Surgical but broad-based contribution from the portfolio
- Net Sales forecast revised down to 9.8-9.9 range 1.5% lower at mid-point vs August forecast
- Only one EUR bond: ALCSW 2.375 28
- No maturities before Sep 26
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