BLCO vs FBIN Comparison

Bausch & Lomb is one of the largest vision care companies in the US. The firm was previously a subsidiary under parent company Bausch Health and it was spun off to become a public company in 2022. It operates in three segments: vision care, surgical, and ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Vision care is composed of contact lenses, a market that B&L controls 10%, and ocular health products, which includes Biotrue and Lumify. Surgical includes a suite of intraocular lenses, equipment for cataract and vitreoretinal surgeries, as well as surgical instruments. Ophthalmic pharmaceuticals has a diverse lineup of products, including Xipere, Vyzulta, and Lotemax that treat different complications. With over 100 products, B&L has the largest portfolio of eye care prescriptions in the space.

Fortune Brands is a US-based homebuilding products company that sells building-related products serving R&R and new construction markets. The company operates in three segments: water, outdoors, and security. Water innovation, including plumbing fixtures and faucets, accounts for around 55% of total sales and features brands such as Moen, House of Rohl, and Aqualisa. The outdoors segment includes decking, railing, and doors and makes up 30% of total sales, featuring brands such as Larson, Fiberon, and Therma-Tru. The security segment, which includes smart residential padlocks, accounts for the remaining 15% of sales and features brands such as MasterLock, SentrySafe, Yale, and AmericanLock.