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Bausch + Lomb Corp · Q4 2022 earnings

Q4 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Bausch + Lomb reported mixed results for Q4 2022, with revenues in line with the previous year but a net loss reported. The company highlighted organic revenue growth across all segments and progress in its separation from Bausch Health.

Bausch + Lomb's Q4 2022 revenues were $996 million, in line with Q4 2021. The company reported a GAAP net loss of $1 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $181 million. Organic revenue grew by 5%, driven by growth across all segments. The company is undergoing a CEO transition, with Brent Saunders set to take over in March 2023.

  • Revenues of $996 million were in line with the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • GAAP net loss attributable to Bausch + Lomb Corporation was $1 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was $181 million.
  • Organic revenues grew 5%, driven by organic growth across all segments.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$996M

Previous: $1B-0.5%
EPS (adj)

$0.23

Previous: $0.15+53.3%
Net Income

-$1M

Previous: $51M-102.0%
Operating Income

$51M

Previous: $92M-44.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$380M

Previous: $174M+118.4%

Revenue & EPS history

Bausch + Lomb · Revenue · Quarterly

$996M

Q4 2022-0.5%vs Q4 2021
Beat estimate in 8 of 15 quarters(53%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Bausch + Lomb · $996M total across 3 segments · Q4 2022

  • Vision Care
    $626M+0.0%
  • Surgical
    $188M-5.1%
  • Pharmaceuticals
    $182M+34.8%

Forward guidance

Bausch + Lomb will provide expectations on its first-quarter 2023 outlook during the call today at 8 a.m. ET; however, given the appointment of Mr. Saunders as CEO and chair of the Board, effective March 6, 2023, the Company will provide full guidance for 2023 when it provides first-quarter 2023 results.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2022

Historical avgQ4 2022

-1.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.8%

Avg return

5 days after

-1.0%

Avg return

30 days after

43%

9 / 21 earnings

Positive

+18.7%

Q4 2023

Best reaction

-15.7%

Q1 2025

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-1.8%+2.9%-1.0%
Q4 2025+0.2%+1.5%-11.3%
Q3 2025+2.1%+0.3%+6.5%
Q1 2025-15.7%-17.1%-16.4%
Q4 2024-0.3%-3.3%-4.8%
Q3 2024-2.3%-4.3%-4.5%
Q2 2024-0.1%-8.7%-2.6%
Q1 2024-4.7%-0.7%+5.5%
Q4 2023+18.7%+15.7%+10.8%
Q3 2023+4.6%+2.9%-4.3%
Q2 2023-2.5%-3.4%-7.2%
Q1 2023+0.1%+4.6%+4.4%
Q4 2020+0.4%-3.7%-14.1%
Q4 2022+0.4%-3.7%-14.1%
Q3 2022-4.9%+5.6%+7.9%
Q3 2021-4.9%+5.6%+7.9%
Q2 2022+4.7%+6.3%+1.2%
Q2 2021+4.7%+6.3%+1.2%
Q1 2022-6.8%-14.6%+5.0%
Q4 2021-6.8%-14.6%+5.0%
Q1 2021-6.8%-14.6%+5.0%
Q3 2020
Q2 2020
Q1 2020

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