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Bausch Plus Lomb Corp (BLCO)

97 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in BLCO. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Analyst Target
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -3
Streak
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Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — BLCO

Based on 97 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BLCO positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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High ownership — 87% of 3.0Y peak

87% of all-time peak
97 funds currently hold this stock — 87% of the 3.0-year high of 112 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
12 fewer hedge funds hold BLCO compared to a year ago (-11% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

53 buying47 selling
Last quarter: 53 funds bought or added vs 47 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~17 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 19 → 17 → 21 → 17. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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42% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 42% conviction (2yr+) ■ 35% medium ■ 23% new
41 out of 97 hedge funds have held BLCO for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~17 new funds/quarter

26 → 19 → 17 → 21 → 17 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 19 → 17 → 21 → 17. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 56% veterans vs 26% newcomers

■ 56% veterans ■ 18% 1-2yr ■ 26% new
Entry-cohort mix of 101 holders: 57 (56%) are 2+ year veterans, 18 entered 1–2 years ago, and 26 (26%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds

31% from top-100 AUM funds
22 of 97 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.
2.9
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 2.9/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — BLCO

In 2026 Q1, 53 hedge funds were net buyers of BLCO (17 opened a new position, 36 added to an existing one), while 47 reduced or exited (27 trimmed, 20 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 31% of total institutional value in BLCO is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting strong institutional quality. Net fund flow last quarter: -3 funds (more exits than new entries). Total institutional holders: 97.

Hedge Fund Ownership: BLCO

How many hedge funds hold BLCO — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of BLCO vs. share price

Market Analysis: BLCO

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Bausch Plus Lomb Corp (BLCO) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much BLCO has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLV) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 79d ago
BLCO
-6.5%
XLV
+2.1%

BLCO outperformed XLV by -8.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 34d ago
BLCO
-7.6%
XLV
+3.2%

Since the filing became public, BLCO outperformed XLV by -10.8% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

6 top-rated funds 3 high-conviction
Consensus
3.7
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
3.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: BLCO
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 97 100 -3.0%
13F Shares 38M 40M -3.91%
Total Value $589M $659M -10.64%
New Positions 17 21 -4
Increased Positions 35 26 +9
Closed Positions 20 17 +3
Reduced Positions 26 35 -9
Total Calls 3 2 50.0%
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.33 0.5 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 BLCO holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Caspian Capital LP 30.91% 1,999,043 $31.8M
2 GordonMD Global Investments LP 6.35% 573,472 $9.1M
3 Covalent Partners LLC 5.89% 65,000 $1.0M
4 Clark Estates Inc/Ny 3.15% 825,000 $13.1M
5 Silver Point Capital L.P. 2.74% 2,245,000 $35.7M
6 Goldentree Asset Management LP 2.50% 2,660,508 $42.2M
7 Ballast Asset Management, LP 1.55% 219,566 $3.5M
8 Oaktree Capital Management LP 0.86% 3,382,739 $53.8M
9 Glenview Capital Management, LLC 0.76% 1,910,496 $30.4M
10 Icahn Carl C 0.65% 3,500,000 $55.6M
11 Kazazian Asset Management, LLC 0.62% 35,529 $565K
12 Clearline Capital LP 0.58% 701,967 $11.2M
13 Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP 0.48% 2,199,172 $35.0M
14 Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd 0.40% 15,000 $238K
15 Whitebox Advisors LLC 0.22% 1,101,854 $17.5M
16 PDT Partners, LLC 0.17% 175,536 $2.8M
17 Bridgefront Capital, LLC 0.09% 21,597 $343K
18 Nebula Research & Development LLC 0.07% 64,572 $840K
19 Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd 0.06% 25,083 $399K
20 Nomura Holdings Inc 0.05% 1,256,181 $20.0M
21 NJ State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan 0.04% 25,500 $384K
22 Fox Run Management, L.L.C. 0.04% 15,395 $235K
23 Verdence Capital Advisors LLC 0.04% 41,545 $661K
24 Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC 0.03% 37,471 $596K
25 Gabelli Funds LLC 0.03% 308,200 $4.9M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Bausch Plus Lomb Corp (BLCO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for BLCO?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their BLCO positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for BLCO?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 53 funds bought or added vs 47 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for BLCO holders?

Strong quality — 31% AUM from major funds: 22 of 97 holders rank in the top 100 by AUM, accounting for 31% of total institutional value held. A meaningful share of the ownership value comes from the most well-resourced institutions.

How long have hedge funds held BLCO?

42% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 41 out of 97 hedge funds have held BLCO for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Bausch Plus Lomb Corp (BLCO) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, BLCO has moved -7.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +3.2% for the XLV sector ETF — an outperformance of -10.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), BLCO has gained -6.5% vs +2.1% for XLV. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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