ForecastAlcon points towards the lower end of the sales, EBIT, and EPS guidance range for the fiscal year 2024.
ProfitabilityCore EBIT came in 3% lower, including a significant negative one-off linked to an inventory write-down due to supplier-related quality issues.
Sales PerformanceSales came in approximately 2% below consensus in the second quarter, with all divisions missing estimates except Implantables.