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Bausch + Lomb BLCO Vision Care — R&D

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$1.2B+9.4%
Operating income$33.0M+140%
Net income-$71.0M+66.5%
EPS (diluted)-$0.20+66.7%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$279.0M+29.8%
Total debt$5.0B+4.3%
Total equity$6.4B+0.3%
Total assets$13.8B+2.6%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$32.0M+228%
CapEx$100.0M-9.1%
Free cash flow-$68.0M+49.6%

Valuation

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Market cap$5.43B+10.2%

Profitability

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Operating margin4.4%+2.9pp
Net margin-4.2%-1.3pp
FCF margin-3.4%0.0pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-3.4%-0.9pp
Debt / equity0.8×0.0×
Current ratio1.5×0.0×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Bausch + Lomb in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost.

The official record: Bausch + Lomb’s 10-Q, filed April 29, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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Questions, answered.

What is Bausch + Lomb's vision care — R&D?
Bausch + Lomb (BLCO) reported vision care — R&D of $10M in Q1 2026.
How has Bausch + Lomb's vision care — R&D changed year-over-year?
Bausch + Lomb's vision care — R&D increased by 25.0% year-over-year, from $8M to $10M.
What is the long-term trend for Bausch + Lomb's vision care — R&D?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Bausch + Lomb's vision care — R&D has grown at a -5.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $56M to $48M.
What does vision care — R&D mean?
Represents the investment in scientific research and product development aimed at creating new vision care solutions or improving existing ocular health products. This expenditure is critical for maintaining long-term innovation and competitive advantage in the vision care industry. High levels of investment indicate a commitment to future product pipelines and technological leadership.