Bausch + Lomb (BLCO) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
BLCO - Bausch + Lomb Corporation
$17.11
0.17 (1.00%)
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5d:
+1.48%
30d:
-4.94%
90d:
+0.0%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: BLCO shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: BLCO shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$36.51
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$22.67
24.5% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 16.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: BLCO is currently trading at $17.11, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $16.89 to $17.69. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 15.4) is in line with its historical norms (16.9). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 2.9% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BLCO is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $16.60. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: BLCO scores 78/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $19.04 (+11.3%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, BLCO is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $16.60. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: BLCO scores 78/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $19.04 (+11.3%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$16.89 -
$17.69
Company Quality Score
68/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
81.0%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (78/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($19.04)
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 20% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$16.89 -
$17.69
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$16.60
Resistance Level
$17.43
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.42
Wall Street Target
$19.04
(+11.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
9.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-88.6%
Profit Margin
-3.2%
Valuation Discount vs History
-2.9% cheaper
PE vs Historical
15.4 vs 16.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-2.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$16.61
(-3%)
2-Year Target
$16.13
(-6%)
3-Year Target
$15.66
(-9%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 15→17)
$17.16
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 37.2%)
$58.49
(+242%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.4, Growth: 37.2%)
$44.23
(+159%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.1, Growth: 37.2%)
$37.59
(+120%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 15.4 to 16.9
Stabilization Target:
$18.75
(+9.6%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+9.6%
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NEUTRAL
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