Alcon Inc.

ALC: Is Alcon Inc. Halal?

Alcon Inc.

NYSEHealthcareCH

$69.66

+4.25%

Market Cap: 34.0B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Jul 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

80Score

Is Alcon Inc. (ALC) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Alcon Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 80/100 (Grade: A).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Within the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

15.3% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own ALC

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

Purify 0.7% of your income from ALC

That is about $0.70 of every $100 you earn from it. Donate this share to charity.

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About Alcon Inc.

Alcon Inc. researches, develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells eye care products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Surgical and Vision Care. It offers equipment, instrumentation and diagnostics, intraocular lenses (IOLs), and other implantables; and consumables, including viscoelastics, surgical solutions, incisional instruments, surgical custom packs, and other products for surgical procedures. The company’s cataract products include Unity CS, LenSx laser system, Verion reference unit and Verion digital marker, ARGOS biometer, SMARTCATARACT health platform, NGENUITY 3D visualization system, LuxOR surgical ophthalmic microscope, and ORA system for intra-operative measurements; ADI cloud-based platform; and implantable products, including monofocal, Toric, and Presbyopia-Correcting IOLs, as well as delivery systems, such as AutonoMe and UltraSert. In addition, it provides Custom Pak surgical procedure packs vitreoretinal products comprising constellation vision systems, procedure packs, lasers and hand-held microsurgical instruments, Grieshaber, MIVS instruments; scissors, forceps and micro-instruments, medical grade vitreous tamponades, and Hypervit probes; and refractive surgery products, including WaveLight and Contoura Vision used for LASIK refractive procedure. Further, the company offers daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses; ocular health products, such as dry eye, ocular allergies, glaucoma, and contact lens care, as well as ocular vitamins and redness relievers. The company was formerly known as Alcon Universal S.A. and changed its name to Alcon Inc. in December 2001. Alcon Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Sector: Healthcare · Industry: Medical - Specialties

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 18, 2026

Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: FY 2025Data source: FMP
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alcon Inc. (ALC) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Alcon Inc. (ALC) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Alcon Inc. get a A compliance rating?
Alcon Inc. (ALC) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 15.3% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 4.7% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 0.71% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Alcon Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Alcon Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Alcon Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Alcon Inc. (ALC) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jul 18, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.