Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $16.66, +3.87% vs the prior close of $16.04.
- Volume 898.90K shares, 2.1x its 50-day average (heavy).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
BLCO jumps 3.9% to $16.66 on 2.1x normal volume. Closed at $16.66, +3.87% vs the prior close of $16.04. Day range $16.09–$16.72, opened at $16.18.
BLCO daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — BLCO jumps 3.9% to $16.66 on 2.1x normal volume
- Closed at $16.66, +3.87% vs the prior close of $16.04. Day range $16.09–$16.72, opened at $16.18.
- Volume was 898.90K shares, 2.1x its 50-day average of 426.98K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($17.11) and +0.2% vs its 200-day average ($16.63).
- 52-week range $14.44–$18.92; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 11.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — BLCO rises 1.5% to $16.04
- Closed at $16.04, +1.45% vs the prior close of $15.81. Day range $15.70–$16.21, opened at $15.73.
- Volume was 486.30K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 423.64K.
- Price is -6.3% vs its 50-day average ($17.12) and -3.5% vs its 200-day average ($16.63).
- 52-week range $14.44–$18.92; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 15.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — BLCO dips 1.6% to $15.81, a 3-month low on 1.8x normal volume
- Closed at $15.81, -1.62% vs the prior close of $16.07. Day range $15.70–$16.42, opened at $16.14.
- Volume was 757.50K shares, 1.8x its 50-day average of 417.07K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -7.7% vs its 50-day average ($17.13) and -5.0% vs its 200-day average ($16.64).
- 52-week range $14.39–$18.92; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 16.4% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 12, 2026 — BLCO slides 7.1% to $16.07, a 1-month low on 8.2x normal volume
- Closed at $16.07, -7.11% vs the prior close of $17.30. Day range $15.47–$16.84, opened at $16.83.
- Volume was 3.01M shares, 8.2x its 50-day average of 366.17K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -6.3% vs its 50-day average ($17.15) and -3.4% vs its 200-day average ($16.64).
- 52-week range $13.77–$18.92; today's close sits at 45% of that range, 15.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — BLCO rises 0.9% to $17.30
- Closed at $17.30, +0.87% vs the prior close of $17.15. Day range $17.19–$17.47, opened at $17.21.
- Volume was 234.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 373.46K.
- Price is +0.8% vs its 50-day average ($17.16) and +3.9% vs its 200-day average ($16.65).
- 52-week range $13.77–$18.92; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 8.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — BLCO dips 1.1% to $17.15
- Closed at $17.15, -1.10% vs the prior close of $17.34. Day range $17.06–$17.50, opened at $17.50.
- Volume was 358.70K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 378.13K.
- Price is -0.1% vs its 50-day average ($17.16) and +3.0% vs its 200-day average ($16.64).
- 52-week range $13.77–$18.92; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 9.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — BLCO rises 0.9% to $17.34, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $17.34, +0.93% vs the prior close of $17.18. Day range $17.21–$17.44, opened at $17.43.
- Volume was 349.10K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 387.35K.
- Price is +1.2% vs its 50-day average ($17.14) and +4.2% vs its 200-day average ($16.64).
- 52-week range $13.77–$18.92; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 8.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 6, 2026 — BLCO ends flat (+0.1%) to $17.18, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $17.18, +0.06% vs the prior close of $17.17. Day range $16.95–$17.31, opened at $17.14.
- Volume was 319.70K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 394.89K.
- Price is +0.3% vs its 50-day average ($17.13) and +3.2% vs its 200-day average ($16.64).
- 52-week range $13.77–$18.92; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 9.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — BLCO rises 0.4% to $17.17
- Closed at $17.17, +0.35% vs the prior close of $17.11. Day range $17.08–$17.42, opened at $17.16.
- Volume was 402.80K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 398.11K.
- Price is +0.4% vs its 50-day average ($17.11) and +3.2% vs its 200-day average ($16.64).
- 52-week range $13.77–$18.92; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 9.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — BLCO rises 1.0% to $17.11
- Closed at $17.11, +1.00% vs the prior close of $16.94. Day range $16.80–$17.16, opened at $17.13.
- Volume was 354.10K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 399.23K.
- Price is +0.1% vs its 50-day average ($17.09) and +2.8% vs its 200-day average ($16.64).
- 52-week range $13.77–$18.92; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 9.5% below the 52-week high.
BLCO latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about BLCO in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 13, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Sep 28, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 14, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 14, 2026 · 3 — Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3)
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Aug 14, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 14, 2026 · 3 — Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3)
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Aug 14, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 12, 2026 · 8-K/A — Amended current report
Amended current report
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 6, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Jul 29, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $1.39B (prior year $1.28B) (+9.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: -$14.00M (prior year -$62.00M) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.04 (prior year -$0.18) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 29, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade BLCO
- Last results release: Jul 29, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 29, 2026, Feb 18, 2026, Oct 29, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 28, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.42% (largest 7.1%).
- Liquidity: about 519.73K shares (≈$8.66M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $16.66 vs a range of $14.44–$18.92 (50% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 9 open-market buys, 3 sales; latest: Frederick Munsch sold 52,900 shares on Aug 10, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 13, 2026; 8-K Aug 6, 2026; 10-Q Jul 29, 2026.
- Share count: 357.17M shares outstanding (Jul 22, 2026), +0.9% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Ophthalmic Goods.
BLCO market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 16.18 | 16.72 | 16.09 | 16.66 | 898.90K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 15.73 | 16.21 | 15.70 | 16.04 | 486.30K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 16.14 | 16.42 | 15.70 | 15.81 | 757.50K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 16.83 | 16.84 | 15.47 | 16.07 | 3.01M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 17.21 | 17.47 | 17.19 | 17.30 | 234.30K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 17.50 | 17.50 | 17.06 | 17.15 | 358.70K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 17.43 | 17.44 | 17.21 | 17.34 | 349.10K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 17.14 | 17.31 | 16.95 | 17.18 | 319.70K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 17.16 | 17.42 | 17.08 | 17.17 | 402.80K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 17.13 | 17.16 | 16.80 | 17.11 | 354.10K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 16.90 | 17.10 | 16.77 | 16.94 | 584.10K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 17.15 | 17.29 | 16.86 | 17.00 | 232.50K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 16.91 | 17.19 | 16.72 | 17.14 | 232.40K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 16.80 | 16.98 | 16.60 | 16.95 | 418.80K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 16.92 | 16.98 | 16.82 | 16.86 | 162.10K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 17.02 | 17.09 | 16.79 | 16.80 | 170.70K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 17.32 | 17.42 | 16.85 | 17.05 | 299.10K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 16.93 | 17.36 | 16.81 | 17.32 | 277.20K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 17.00 | 17.01 | 16.70 | 16.80 | 482.80K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 16.76 | 17.00 | 16.60 | 16.85 | 359.10K |
About Bausch & Lomb
Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Ophthalmic Goods”. Its business address is in VAUGHAN, Ontario, Canada. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1860742.
BLCO board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Appio | Director | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Eduardo Alfonso | Director | May 28, 2026 |
| Nathalie D. Bernier | Director | May 28, 2026 |
| Steven H Collis | Director | May 28, 2026 |
| Robert J Chersi | Director | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Sarah B Kavanagh | Director | May 28, 2026 |
| Karen Ling | Director | May 28, 2026 |
| Laurence E Paul | Director | Aug 14, 2026 |
| John Paulson | Director | May 28, 2026 |
| Russel C Robertson | Director | May 28, 2026 |
| Thomas W. Sr. Ross | Director | May 28, 2026 |
| Brent L Saunders | Chairman of the Board and CEO | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Barbara Trebbi | Director | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Eschenbach Andrew C. Von | Director | Aug 10, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| A Robert D Bailey | EVP & Chief Legal Officer | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Luc Bonnefoy | President, Surgical | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Sam Eldessouky | EVP and CFO | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Yehia Hashad | EVP of R&D and CMO | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Frederick Munsch | SVP, Controller and CAO | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Brent L Saunders | Chairman of the Board and CEO | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Andrew J. Stewart | President, GPIC | Aug 7, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Frederick Munsch | Sale | 52,900 | $16.78 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Eschenbach Andrew C. Von | Sale | 6,059 | $16.58 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Eschenbach Andrew C. Von | Sale | 12,500 | $16.50 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | A Robert D Bailey | Buy | 14,600 | $17.15 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Brent L Saunders | Buy | 14,700 | $17.14 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Sam Eldessouky | Buy | 4,000 | $17.13 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Thomas W. Sr. Ross | Buy | 4,500 | $17.68 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Eduardo Alfonso | Buy | 4,300 | $17.90 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Eschenbach Andrew C. Von | Buy | 4,364 | $18.31 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Steven H Collis | Buy | 15,000 | $17.81 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Russel C Robertson | Buy | 4,400 | $17.90 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Karen Ling | Buy | 4,000 | $17.74 |
BLCO financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $5.10B | $-360.00M | -1.02 | $283.00M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $4.79B | $-317.00M | -0.90 | $232.00M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $4.15B | $-260.00M | -0.74 | $-17.00M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $3.77B | $6.00M | 0.02 | $345.00M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $3.77B | $182.00M | 0.52 | $873.00M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $13.86B, total liabilities $7.42B, cash $367.00M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
BLCO earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $16.20 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.34 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $17.67 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.47 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $13.71 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $11.56 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $16.30 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.44 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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