Alcon Inc. announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the second quarter, the company announced total revenue was USD 2,110 million compared to USD 1,214 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 229 million compared to operating loss of USD 466 million a year ago. Net income was USD 151 million compared to net loss of USD 422 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.31 compared to basic loss per share from continuing operations of USD 0.86 a year ago. For the half year, total revenue was USD 4,040 million compared to USD 3,055 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 378 million compared to operating loss of USD 494 million a year ago. Net income was USD 235 million compared to net loss of USD 479 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.48 compared to basic loss per share from continuing operations of USD 0.98 a year ago.