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NASDAQ · BLCO
Healthcare · Medical - Instruments & Supplies
$17.18
Up+$0.01 (+0.06%)
Updated Oct 7, 2026, 12:22 PM
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54/100
Neutral
Price performance · BLCO
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 6, 2026
BLCO closed at $17.18 after 21 trading sessions, down 3.10% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | $17.14 | $17.31 | $16.9501 | $17.18 | 319.7K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $17.16 | $17.415 | $17.075 | $17.17 | 402.8K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $17.13 | $17.16 | $16.80 | $17.11 | 354.1K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $16.90 | $17.105 | $16.77 | $16.94 | 584.1K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $17.15 | $17.29 | $16.86 | $17.00 | 232.49K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $16.91 | $17.19 | $16.72 | $17.14 | 232.36K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $16.80 | $16.98 | $16.60 | $16.95 | 418.81K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $16.92 | $16.975 | $16.82 | $16.86 | 162.11K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $17.02 | $17.09 | $16.79 | $16.80 | 170.72K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $17.32 | $17.425 | $16.85 | $17.05 | 299.09K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $16.93 | $17.36 | $16.81 | $17.32 | 277.21K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $17.00 | $17.01 | $16.70 | $16.80 | 482.8K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $16.76 | $17.00 | $16.60 | $16.85 | 359.14K |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $17.21 | $17.281 | $16.705 | $16.77 | 478.48K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $17.22 | $17.34 | $17.01 | $17.07 | 194K |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $17.65 | $17.65 | $17.15 | $17.23 | 361.55K |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $17.44 | $17.66 | $17.25 | $17.58 | 205.4K |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $17.79 | $17.79 | $17.01 | $17.25 | 460.18K |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $17.69 | $17.76 | $17.395 | $17.55 | 521.45K |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $17.80 | $18.205 | $17.63 | $17.79 | 484.93K |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $17.80 | $17.96 | $17.47 | $17.73 | 335.61K |
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Bausch & Lomb is one of the largest vision care companies in the US. The firm was previously a subsidiary under parent company Bausch Health and it was spun off to become a public company in 2022. It operates in three segments: vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Vision care is composed of contact lenses, a market that B&L controls 10%, and ocular health products, which includes Biotrue and Lumify. Surgical includes a suite of intraocular lenses, equipment for cataract and vitreoretinal surgeries, as well as surgical instruments. Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals has a diverse lineup of products, including Xipere, Vyzulta, and Lotemax that treat different complications. With over 100 products, B&L has the largest portfolio of eye care prescriptions in the space.
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| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Needham | Hold | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Leerink Partners | Outperform | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Buy | — |
| Aug 3, 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Buy | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | UBS | Buy | — |
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Benzinga · Sep 18, 2026
Activist firm Jana Partners calls for leadership overhaul and asset sales at Cooper Companies (COO) amid governance concerns.
Yahoo · Sep 16, 2026
Robinson Pharma, Inc. (RPI), a premier full-service contract manufacturer of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals, is proud to announce that it has been honored by Bausch + Lomb with the "Above and Beyond" Supplier Award for the month of September 2026. This prestigious recognition underscores the company's sustained commitment to operational excellence, quality assurance, and the reliable delivery of high-volume manufacturing solutions.
Benzinga · Sep 15, 2026
https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/bausch-lomb-inc-732398-09042026
Benzinga · Sep 15, 2026
Needham analyst David Saxon reiterates Bausch & Lomb (NYSE:BLCO) from Hold to Hold.
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