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Bausch & Lomb (BLCO) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Bausch & Lomb gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since May 1, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.4% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 8 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (0 above, 2 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2027 | $5.4B–$5.5B (Jul 29, 2026) → raised $5.4B–$5.5B (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2026 | $5.4B–$5.5B (Feb 18, 2026) → reaffirmed $5.4B–$5.5B (Apr 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $5.0B–$5.0B (Feb 19, 2025) → reaffirmed $5.0B–$5.0B (Apr 30, 2025) → raised $5.0B–$5.1B (Jul 30, 2025) → raised $5.0B–$5.2B (Oct 29, 2025) | $5.1B | within the range | +0.0% |
| FY2024 | $4.6B–$4.7B (May 1, 2024) → reaffirmed $4.6B–$4.7B (Jul 31, 2024) → raised $4.7B–$4.8B (Oct 30, 2024) | $4.8B | within the range | +0.9% |
Adjusted EBITDA
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $840M–$890M (May 1, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Bausch & Lomb, Q3 2026: revenue $1.4B (+7% year over year), operating margin 11.3%, net earnings $32.0M, operating cash flow $233M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Bausch & Lomb beat its guidance?
Bausch & Lomb gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since May 1, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.4% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Bausch & Lomb raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 8 times and lowered it 0 times since May 1, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.