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
BLCO YoY Financials
Q1 2026 vs Q1 2025, source: SEC Filings
BLCO Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“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
BLCO Earnings Trends
BLCO vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
BLCO EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
BLCO Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
BLCO Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 26 MISS | $0.16 | $0.15 | -6.48% | $1.39B | +1.88% |
| Q1 26 MISS | $0.05 | $0.05 | -6.72% | $1.24B | +2.33% |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $0.36 | $0.32 | -10.29% | $1.41B | +1.44% |
| FY Full Year | — | $0.43 | — | $5.10B | — |
| Q3 25 BEAT | $0.16 | $0.18 | +11.87% | $1.28B | +0.25% |
| Q2 25 MISS | $0.08 | $0.07 | -16.86% | $1.28B | +1.78% |