It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Bausch Health (BHC) . Shares have added about 21.4% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.But investors have to be wondering, will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Bausch due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.Bausch Health’s ...

Core Insights - Bausch Health Companies Inc. (BHC) reported mixed results for Q2 2025, with adjusted earnings per share of 90 cents missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 97 cents, while total revenues of $2.53 billion exceeded expectations, marking a 5% year-over-year increase [1][7] Revenue Breakdown - Salix segment revenues reached $627 million, up 12% year over year, driven by strong demand for Xifaxan, Trulance, and Relistor, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $589 million [3][4] - International revenues totaled $278 million, a 1% increase year over year, but fell short of estimates, with organic growth also at 1% [5] - Solta Medical reported revenues of $128 million, up 25% year over year, driven by global volume expansion, although it missed the model estimate [8] - Diversified Products revenues decreased by 13% to $219 million, with declines in neurology, generics, and dermatology segments [9][10] - Bausch + Lomb revenues amounted to $1.3 billion, a 5% increase year over year, exceeding estimates and driven by growth in the vision care segment [10] Pipeline Development - BHC is reviewing pipeline candidate amiselimod for ulcerative colitis treatment and has submitted an application for Cabtreo, which was approved in Canada [11] - Phase III studies for rifaximin are ongoing, with top-line results expected by early 2026 [12] - The Clear and Brilliant Touch program is advancing with approvals in multiple countries, and the Fraxel FTX system was launched in the U.S. in April 2025 [13][14] Financial Guidance - BHC updated its 2025 revenue guidance to a range of $10-$10.25 billion, with Bausch + Lomb revenues projected between $5.05-$5.15 billion [15] Acquisition Activity - BHC announced plans to acquire DURECT Corporation for $63 million, with potential milestone payments of up to $350 million, focusing on larsucosterol for alcoholic hepatitis treatment [17][18][19]