Bausch & Lomb

Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) Q1 2026 Earnings

Reported Apr 29, 2026 at 7:01 AM ET · SEC Source

Q1 26 EPS

$0.05

MISS 6.72%

Est. $0.05

Q1 26 Revenue

$1.24B

BEAT +2.33%

Est. $1.22B

vs S&P Since Q1 26

-1.3%

TRAILING MARKET

BLCO +8.0% vs S&P +9.3%

Market Reaction

Did BLCO Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results

Bausch & Lomb delivered a mixed first quarter for fiscal 2026, posting adjusted EPS of $0.05 against a consensus estimate of $0.05, a shortfall of 6.72%, even as revenue climbed 9.4% year over year to $1.24 billion. The more compelling story, however… Read more Bausch & Lomb delivered a mixed first quarter for fiscal 2026, posting adjusted EPS of $0.05 against a consensus estimate of $0.05, a shortfall of 6.72%, even as revenue climbed 9.4% year over year to $1.24 billion. The more compelling story, however, was the company's sharp operational turnaround: operating income swung to $33 million from an operating loss of $83 million a year ago, while the GAAP net loss narrowed substantially to $71 million from $212 million, reflecting stronger top-line leverage and disciplined cost management including lower SG&A. The Pharmaceuticals segment was the primary engine of that improvement, growing 14% as reported on the strength of MIEBO and XIIDRA, which expanded 33% and 30% respectively. A weaker U.S. Dollar provided an additional $42 million tailwind to revenue. Encouraged by the quarter's performance, management raised full-year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $5.42 billion to $5.52 billion and lifted adjusted EBITDA guidance to $1.01 billion to $1.06 billion, with analysts at H.C. Wainwright maintaining a Buy rating and $20 price target on the stock.

Key Takeaways

  • Double-digit revenue growth in Pharmaceuticals led by MIEBO (+33%) and XIIDRA (+30%)
  • Over-the-counter dry eye products and LUMIFY driving Vision Care consumer business growth
  • SiHy Daily contact lens growth in Vision Care
  • Premium intraocular lenses and consumables driving Surgical growth
  • Operating efficiencies including lower SG&A and reduced transformation costs
  • Favorable foreign exchange tailwind of $42 million on revenue
  • Broad AI adoption helping drive operational efficiencies
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BLCO YoY Financials

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BLCO Revenue by Segment

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Q2 25 Q2 26

“We're doing exactly what we said we would: driving sustainable growth and margin expansion, improving how we sell and operate and continuing to invest in a pipeline that will carry us forward.”

— Brent Saunders, Q1 2026 Earnings Press Release