BLCO
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Bausch + Lomb Corporation (BLCO) closed at $17.00 as of 2026-02-02, trading 5.0% above its 200-week moving average of $16.19. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 3.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 69, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 148 weeks of data, BLCO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 3 times. On average, these episodes lasted 31 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BLCO at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +4.4%.
With a market cap of $6.0 billion, BLCO is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 0.6%. Return on equity stands at -4.5%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Over the past 2.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BLCO would have grown to $97, compared to $172 for the S&P 500. BLCO has returned -0.9% annualized vs 20.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: BLCO vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BLCO Crosses Below the Line?
Across 3 historical episodes, buying BLCO when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +1.3% after 12 months (median +6.0%), compared to +26.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -23.5% vs +52.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BLCO crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BLCO has crossed below its 200-week MA 3 times with an average 1-year return of +4.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 | 1 | 0.6% | -11.2% | +6.1% |
| Oct 2023 | Sep 2024 | 49 | 17.9% | +18.9% | +3.8% |
| Feb 2025 | Nov 2025 | 42 | 31.8% | +5.6% | +5.6% |
| Average | 31 | — | +4.4% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02