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Bausch + Lomb Corporation, an eye health company responsible for producing popular contact lens brands like Biotrue and Soflens, is planning to go public. Here's what we know—and how to buy Bausch + Lomb Corporation stock in Canada when it launches.
Bausch + Lomb (BLCO) stock summary
| Company stock name | Bausch + Lomb Corp |
| Stock ticker symbol | BLCO |
| Exchange | Toronto Stock Exchange |
| Open | C$21.21 |
| High | C$21.68 |
| Low | C$21.21 |
| Close | C$21.63 |
| Adjusted closing | C$21.63 |
| Volume | 1,902 |
| 52-week stock price range | C$15.98 – C$25.70 | Where to buy Bausch + Lomb stock | Buy on Questrade |
Can I buy Bausch + Lomb stock in Canada?
Yes, you can buy Bausch + Lomb stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) exchange. Platforms like Questrade and Wealthsimple will allow you to directly buy Bausch + Lomb stock from within Canada.How to buy Bausch + Lomb stock
Follow these step-by-step instructions to purchase Bausch + Lomb (BLCO) stock in Canada:
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Choose a stock trading platform.
Compare trading platforms. Choose a trading app with competitive pricing, access to trading tools and a user-friendly interface. (Check out our guide to the best trading apps in Canada.) -
Open a trading account.
To open a trading account, you'll need to provide personal information (like your email, phone number and banking details), verify your identity and complete the sign-up process. -
Fund your account.
Deposit funds into your trading account by linking your bank account via an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), wire transfer, cheque deposit or by whatever means the platform supports. Make sure you deposit enough to cover the stock price + any trading fees. -
Search for the stock—BLCO.
Look up the stock using its name (Bausch + Lomb Corp) or ticker symbol (BLCO). Review its current price, recent performance and other relevant data before placing your order. -
Complete your purchase of Bausch + Lomb stock.
Choose the number of BLCO stocks you want to purchase, place your order, confirm the details and then submit. Once executed, the shares will appear in your trading account.
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Bausch + Lomb stock chart (Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): BLCO)
This chart tracks Bausch + Lomb stock price performance over time.Bausch + Lomb stock price
Bausch + Lomb's stock price at the last available market close was C$21.63 (as of June 22, 2026). For comparison, seven days ago Bausch + Lomb's stock price was C$21.07. A full 30 days ago it was C$21.95, and a year ago it was C$16.53.
Is Bausch + Lomb stock a buy or sell right now?
The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for Bausch + Lomb stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.
Can I buy Bausch + Lomb stock on the TSX?
No, you cannot buy Bausch + Lomb stock on the TSX because Bausch + Lomb stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Bausch + Lomb stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "BLCO."
That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Bausch + Lomb stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to Toronto Stock Exchange, like Questrade or Wealthsimple.
Bausch + Lomb stock dividends
Bausch + Lomb is not expected to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.
How volatile is Bausch + Lomb stock?
Over the last 12 months, Bausch + Lomb's stocks price has ranged from C$15.98 to as high as C$25.70. Bausch + Lomb's beta measurement of stock volatility is 0.58. For comparison, the market (Toronto Stock Exchange) average beta is 1. This would suggest that Bausch + Lomb's stocks are less volatile than average (on this exchange).
Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Bausch + Lomb's beta stock volatility rating.
Bausch + Lomb company and revenue performance
| Market Capitalization | C$7.3 billion |
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| Gross profit (TTM) | C$3.2 billion |
| Operating margin (TTM) | 4.74% |
| Profit margin | -4.21% |
| Revenue (TTM) | C$5.2 billion |
| Return on assets (TTM) | 1.41% |
| Return on equity (TTM) | -3.28% |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -C$0.88 |
| 50-day moving stock price average | C$21.77 |
| 200-day moving stock price average | C$22.30 |
Bausch + Lomb company profile
Bausch + Lomb Corporation operates as an eye health company in the United States, Puerto Rico, China, France, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia, Spain, Italy, Mexico, Poland, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Vision Care, Pharmaceuticals, and Surgical.
The Vision Care segment provides contact lens that covers the spectrum of wearing modalities, including daily disposable and frequently replaced contact lenses; and contact lenses that are indicated for therapeutic use and provide optical correction during healing. It also offers contact lens care products, eye vitamins, mineral supplements, and over-the-counter eye drops that address various conditions, such as eye allergies, conjunctivitis, dry eye, and redness relief.
The Pharmaceuticals segment offers proprietary and generic pharmaceutical products for post-operative treatments, as well as for the treatment of glaucoma, eye inflammation, ocular hypertension, dry eyes, and retinal diseases. The Surgical segment provides medical device equipment, consumables, and technologies for the treatment of cataracts, corneal, vitreous, and retinal eye conditions; and intraocular lenses and delivery systems, phacoemulsification equipment, and other surgical instruments and devices for cataract surgery.
The company sells its products and services through direct sales forces and independent distributors.
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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Bausch + Lomb stock sales in Canada?
Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Bausch + Lomb stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:
- Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
- Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
- Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).
You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.
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