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BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUT

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πŸ† #1610 by market capEarnings Oct 28 Β· PostUS Equity
$63.52β–Ό $0.27 (βˆ’0.42%)
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14dβ–Ό 7.7%
30dβ–Ό 14.4%
ytdβ–Ό 37.4%
1yβ–Ό 41.6%
🏦Market Cap
$3.34B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+9.2%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
23.3%
Moderate
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
7.7%
Moderate
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
1.1x
Cheap
Otter Score
68
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$62.72 – $64.34
52-Week Range
$57.63 – $109.86
Volume
$2.31B
Avg Volume
$1.80B
Shares Outstanding
52.6M
Next Earnings
Nov 3, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$2.93B
Last Q Revenue
$779M
P/E Ratio
20.0
P/S Ratio
1.1x
EPS (TTM)
$3.40
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’3.1%

Why Investors Own BFAM

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up -9.6% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 31% gross margin and 5% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUT

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$2.9Bβ–² +9.2% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
23.6%β–² +2.1% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$315Mβ–² +27.6% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$256Mβ–² +6.8% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
56.6Mβ–Ό βˆ’3.1% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$1.6Bβ–² +$63M YoY
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About BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUT

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc., established in 1986 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, offers a comprehensive suite of early education, child care, and workplace solutions designed for employers and their employees' families. The company, known as Bright Horizons Solutions Corp. until its rebranding in July 2012, categorizes its services into three primary operational segments. The Full Service Center-Based Child Care segment delivers core child care provisions, alongside early childhood education, preschool programs, and elementary schooling. Through its Back-Up Care segment, the company provides flexible solutions for temporary or emergency care needs. This includes center-based back-up child care, in-home assistance for children or adult/elder dependents, dedicated school-age camps, remote tutoring, and reimbursed self-sourced care options. These services are facilitated through Bright Horizons' network of child care facilities, school-age campuses, and a pool of in-home caregivers. The Educational Advisory and Other Services segment focuses on academic and professional development. It administers tuition assistance and student loan repayment programs, offers workforce education initiatives, provides associated educational consulting, and guides individuals through the college admissions process. As of December 31, 2021, Bright Horizons oversaw 1,014 child care and early education centers spanning multiple countries, including the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, and India.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
πŸ’ŽQualityβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
⚑Momentumβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Fair
68/100

Analyst Ratings

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Consensus
Buy
16 analysts
Strong Buy3
Buy7
Hold5
Sell1
Strong Sell0
Ratings as of Sep 2026

Latest News & Updates

Defense WorldΒ·9d ago

Critical Analysis: ADT (NYSE:ADT) versus Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM)

Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE: BFAM - Get Free Report) and ADT (NYSE: ADT - Get Free Report) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two comp

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·16d ago

BFAM or ULS: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in Business - Services stocks are likely familiar with Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) and UL Solutions Inc. (ULS). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value oppo

Business WireΒ·29d ago

Bright Horizons Joins the Workday Wellness Partner Program to Help Employers Deliver Family Care and Education Benefits More Effectively

NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bright Horizons joins Workday Wellness to simplify access to family care and education benefits and give employers clearer utilization insights.

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 31

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Buys Shares of 80,200 Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. $BFAM

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new position in shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE: BFAM) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securi

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·Aug 28

BFAM vs. ULS: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors looking for stocks in the Business - Services sector might want to consider either Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) or UL Solutions Inc. (ULS). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value i

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 26

Bank of Nova Scotia Buys New Shares in Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. $BFAM

Bank of Nova Scotia bought a new position in shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE: BFAM) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commis