BLCO
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Bausch + Lomb Corporation (BLCO) closed at $16.31 as of 2026-05-01, trading 0.8% above its 200-week moving average of $16.19. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -2.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 46, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.26 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 160 weeks of data, BLCO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 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 $5.8 billion, BLCO is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.4%. Return on equity stands at -5.4%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Over the past 3.1 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BLCO would have grown to $93, compared to $180 for the S&P 500. BLCO has returned -2.2% annualized vs 20.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
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 +4.0% after 12 months (median +14.0%), compared to +25.7% 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 5 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% | +1.7% |
| Oct 2023 | Sep 2024 | 49 | 17.9% | +18.9% | -0.4% |
| Feb 2025 | Nov 2025 | 42 | 31.8% | +5.6% | +1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | Mar 2026 | 2 | 4.9% | N/A | +3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | Ongoing | 2+ | 2.3% | Ongoing | +3.1% |
| Average | 19 | — | +4.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BLCO below its 200-week moving average?
No. Bausch + Lomb Corporation (BLCO) is currently 0.8% above its 200-week moving average of $16.19. It would need to fall to $16.19 to cross below the line.
What is BLCO's 200-week moving average price?
Bausch + Lomb Corporation's 200-week moving average is $16.19 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BLCO drops below its 200-week moving average?
BLCO has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +4.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 19 weeks on average.
Is BLCO a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BLCO as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 46. Free cash flow yield is 2.4%. Return on equity is -5.4%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BLCO compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 3.1 years, $100 invested in BLCO would have grown to $93, compared to $180 for the S&P 500. That's -2.2% annualized vs 20.9% for the index. BLCO has underperformed the broader market over this period.
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 week of 2026-05-01