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Bausch + Lomb Q2 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2026 earnings summary29 Jul, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved total revenue of $1.394 billion in Q2 2026, up 9% year-over-year (8% constant currency), with broad-based gains across pharmaceuticals, vision care, and surgical segments.

  • Adjusted EBITDA grew 28% year-over-year to $246 million (excluding acquired IPR&D), with margin expanding to 17.6%.

  • Net loss attributable to shareholders narrowed to $14 million from $62 million in Q2 2025, reflecting stronger operating results and lower interest expense.

  • Raised full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance based on strong business performance and positive momentum.

  • Strong execution, structural improvements, and new product launches underpin confidence in meeting or exceeding three-year growth targets.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2026 revenue reached $1.394 billion, up 9% year-over-year (8% constant currency); foreign exchange contributed a $12 million tailwind.

  • Adjusted gross margin improved to 62.2%, up 160 basis points year-over-year, driven by favorable mix and productivity.

  • Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) was $55 million, up from $25 million year-over-year; GAAP EPS was $(0.04), improved from $(0.18) in Q2 2025.

  • Adjusted R&D investment rose 19% to $114 million; adjusted SG&A margin improved by 130 basis points.

  • Cash flow from operations increased to $153 million from $35 million in Q2 2025; adjusted cash flow from operations for Q2 2026 was $161 million.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $5.44–$5.54 billion, reflecting 5.8–7.7% constant currency growth.

  • Full-year adjusted EBITDA (excluding acquired IPR&D) guidance increased to $1.025–$1.075 billion, with margin expected at 19.1%.

  • Currency tailwind for the year now estimated at $45 million; R&D investment to remain 7.5–8% of revenue.

  • Interest expense expected at $365 million, adjusted tax rate at 19%, and CapEx at $285 million for the year.

  • Management expects continued revenue growth, supported by new product launches and expansion in premium IOLs and pharmaceuticals.

Factors behind the 2026 guidance raise
Regulatory strategy for enVista Beyond IOL
Surgical segment mix shift toward premium IOLs
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