Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. BFAM
- Market cap
- $3.2B
- P/E
- 20.6×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 59.00 | 65.00 | 91.29 | 107.42 | 64.23 | 113.41 | 54.19 | 62.87 | 91.61 | 91.49 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 72.80 | 95.82 | 123.93 | 168.28 | 177.16 | 182.50 | 140.02 | 98.87 | 141.90 | 132.99 |
High Price
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| 31,200 | 31,600 | 33,350 | 33,800 | 26,800 | 25,800 | 29,100 | 31,400 | 1,450 | 32,200 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 1,570 | 1,741 | 1,903 | 2,062 | 1,515 | 1,755 | 2,020 | 2,418 | 2,686 | 2,934 |
Revenue
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| 24.90% | 24.73% | 24.87% | 25.36% | 20.10% | 23.64% | 23.69% | 21.99% | 23.07% | 23.77% |
Gross Margin
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| 143 | 161 | 192 | 223 | 16 | 90 | 112 | 120 | 198 | 270 |
EBT
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| 9.12% | 9.27% | 10.07% | 10.80% | 1.03% | 5.15% | 5.55% | 4.95% | 7.37% | 9.20% |
EBT Margin
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| 95 | 157 | 158 | 180 | 27 | 70 | 81 | 74 | 140 | 193 |
Net Income
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| 89 | 97 | 103 | 110 | 115 | 111 | 106 | 111 | 98 | 93 |
Depreciation
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| 26.50 | 29.57 | 32.92 | 35.65 | 25.45 | 29.10 | 34.63 | 41.90 | 46.37 | 51.52 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 1.59 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 3.10 | 0.45 | 1.16 | 1.38 | 1.28 | 2.42 | 3.39 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 3.60 | 4.22 | 5.10 | 5.71 | 3.52 | 3.77 | 3.23 | 4.44 | 5.83 | 6.16 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (1.25) | (1.42) | (1.57) | (1.81) | (1.22) | (0.96) | (1.03) | (1.57) | (1.64) | (1.60) |
Capex/Sh
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| 2.35 | 2.79 | 3.53 | 3.90 | 2.30 | 2.81 | 2.20 | 2.86 | 4.18 | 4.56 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 11.61 | 12.72 | 13.48 | 16.79 | 21.56 | 19.55 | 18.52 | 21.01 | 22.07 | 23.52 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 |
Shares
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| 43.51 | 35.35 | 40.97 | 48.32 | 371.22 | 108.52 | 47.64 | 72.45 | 45.81 | 29.91 |
PE Ratio
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| 2.61 | 3.18 | 3.39 | 4.22 | 6.80 | 4.33 | 1.90 | 2.23 | 2.39 | 1.97 |
PS Ratio
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| 5.96 | 7.39 | 8.27 | 8.95 | 8.02 | 6.44 | 3.55 | 4.45 | 5.02 | 4.31 |
PB Ratio
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| 3.33 | 3.85 | 3.99 | 4.71 | 7.22 | 4.74 | 2.41 | 2.60 | 2.70 | 2.24 |
EV/Sales
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| 37.55 | 40.74 | 37.21 | 43.01 | 80.04 | 49.08 | 37.84 | 38.01 | 29.97 | 25.37 |
EV/FCF
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| 213 | 248 | 295 | 330 | 210 | 227 | 188 | 256 | 337 | 351 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (74) | (84) | (91) | (105) | (73) | (58) | (60) | (91) | (95) | (91) |
Capex
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| 139 | 164 | 204 | 226 | 137 | 170 | 128 | 165 | 242 | 259 |
FCF
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| (233) | (268) | (290) | (254) | 93 | (82) | (439) | (353) | (283) | (462) |
Working Cap'
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| 1,141 | 1,184 | 1,166 | 1,039 | 1,031 | 992 | 1,062 | 963 | 947 | 947 |
Total Debt
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| 1,126 | 1,161 | 1,150 | 1,011 | 647 | 731 | 1,025 | 891 | 837 | 807 |
Net Debt
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| 688 | 749 | 779 | 971 | 1,284 | 1,179 | 1,080 | 1,213 | 1,278 | 1,339 |
Sh' Equity
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| 4.17% | 6.50% | 6.29% | 6.16% | 0.76% | 1.91% | 2.17% | 1.92% | 3.62% | 4.99% |
ROA
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| 6.80% | 6.72% | 7.74% | 8.44% | 1.73% | 4.22% | 4.68% | 5.09% | 7.29% | 9.16% |
ROIC
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| 13.27% | 21.85% | 20.56% | 20.61% | 2.38% | 5.72% | 7.14% | 6.46% | 11.26% | 14.75% |
ROE
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) key facts
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) is a Personal Services company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $2.9 billion, up 9.22% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $193.1 million, or $3.39 per share (basic), a net margin of 6.58%.
- As of September 25, 2026, BFAM traded at $65.86, a market capitalization of $3.2 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 20.6× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 1.1× sales.
- Return on equity was 14.8% and debt-to-equity 1.36.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) Latest News
23 Sep
Morgan Stanley flags structural affordability and availability constraints in the U.S. child-care market for KinderCare Learning Centers and Bright Horizons Family Solutions. The note suggests these constraints could dampen enrollment growth and pressure near-term margins, with potential implications for competitive dynamics and investor sentiment on the two operators. Constrained demand and access could modestly affect enrollments and margins, yielding a moderate impact on BFAM's outlook.
14 Sep
Bright Horizons reports Q2 earnings, triggering buy, sell or hold analysis based on financial results, revenue trends and forward guidance for BFAM stock. Q2 earnings release and investment recommendation may moderately affect near-term stock sentiment and valuation.
31 Aug
Bright Horizons joins the Workday Wellness Partner Program to help employers deliver family care and education benefits more effectively. Partnership expands Bright Horizons reach through Workday integration for employer benefits delivery.
14 Aug
Bright Horizons stresses early education's role in fostering irreplaceable human skills like creativity and emotional intelligence to prepare workers for an AI-driven economy. Article theme elevates perceived long-term value of early education services amid AI adoption.
5 Aug
Bright Horizons Family Solutions raised its EPS guidance, prompting analysis on whether shares trade at fair value relative to the improved outlook. Raised EPS guidance signals better near-term earnings prospects that may lift investor sentiment and valuation metrics.
3 Aug
Bright Horizons (BFAM) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Earnings call delivers performance metrics and outlook that shape near-term market views without signaling major strategic shifts.
1 Aug
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. Q2 results show back-up care driving growth while full service operations face headwinds. Mixed Q2 performance with back-up care gains offset by full service weakness points to moderate influence on future trajectory.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. discussed its second quarter financial results and operational highlights during the earnings call. Q2 earnings details may influence short-term stock performance and investor sentiment without indicating major strategic shifts.
31 Jul
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc (BFAM) reported strong EPS in Q2 2026 earnings call highlights. Strong EPS in earnings call signals major positive financial performance shift affecting stock trajectory.
30 Jul
Bright Horizons (BFAM) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript covering financial results and forward outlook. Earnings transcripts deliver quarterly results and guidance that directly shape valuation and trading activity.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Quarterly earnings directly shape stock valuation and investor outlook.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. reported Q2 earnings and highlighted performance via key financial metrics. Q2 earnings metrics can moderately shift near-term valuation and investor views on operations.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) Q2 CY2026 sales topped estimates. Quarterly sales beat offers moderately positive signal for near-term results and sentiment but lacks broader strategic implications.
29 Jul
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) is scheduled to report its Q2 earnings results tomorrow. Upcoming Q2 earnings release may affect short-term stock movement and market views on financial performance but is a routine quarterly update.
18 Jul
UBS flags upside in Bright Horizons backup care services, triggering valuation reassessment for BFAM. UBS note on backup care upside may lift near-term BFAM sentiment but leaves core operations unchanged.
17 Jul
UBS analysts flag upside in backup care and share buybacks as drivers that could prompt Bright Horizons Family Solutions to raise full-year EPS guidance. Analyst commentary on potential EPS lift from backup care and buybacks may shift near-term sentiment without confirming major operational changes.
24 Jun
Bright Horizons launches a tuition-free degree program to drive career advancement and financial mobility for early childhood educators nationwide. Workforce development program supports retention and operations in core childcare services with moderate effects on performance.
25 May
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) is updating financial targets upward while launching share buybacks, altering investor narrative toward stronger growth and capital return prospects. New targets combined with buybacks signal major strategic capital allocation likely to lift valuation and sentiment.
15 May
Analysts asked five revealing questions during Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM)'s Q1 earnings call, focusing on enrollment trends, pricing pressures, demand outlook, cost management, and growth strategies. Revealing Q1 earnings call questions highlight enrollment, pricing, and growth concerns with moderately noticeable influence on BFAM's financial performance and investor sentiment.
13 May
Homethrive partners with Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. to expand expert caregiving support to more working families. Partnership represents a major strategic expansion into caregiving services, enhancing BFAM's competitive position and growth prospects.
11 May
Working parents are losing sleep over the challenges of planning child care during summer breaks, highlighting persistent demand for solutions from providers like Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. Summer child care planning stress signals ongoing demand for Bright Horizons' core services, potentially boosting enrollment and revenue moderately.
7 May
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) and Remitly Global are set to join the S&P SmallCap 600 index. S&P SmallCap 600 inclusion will drive index fund purchases, boosting BFAM's liquidity, visibility, and stock performance.
6 May
Bright Horizons Family Solutions reported Q1 revenue of $644 million, up 10% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA rising 20% to $101 million and diluted EPS of $0.44 versus a prior-year loss. Full-time center-based child care enrollment grew 4.2%. The company raised full-year 2024 guidance for revenue to $2.65-$2.70 billion and adjusted EBITDA to $405-$420 million. Earnings beat and raised full-year guidance significantly enhance financial outlook and market sentiment.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) back-up care gains potentially mask deeper enrollment declines and earnings pressures. Back-up care gains obscure enrollment and earnings pressures, moderately impacting financial performance.
5 May
Bright Horizons (BFAM) reported Q1 earnings, with key metrics analyzed for insights into performance. Q1 earnings reports directly reveal financial health and operational results, likely significantly influencing BFAM's stock price and investor outlook.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) released Q1 2026 earnings call transcript detailing financial results, management commentary, and outlook. Q1 earnings transcript discloses financial performance, guidance, and strategic insights directly affecting BFAM's stock trajectory and investor sentiment.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Quarterly earnings reports directly influence financial performance, investor sentiment, and stock trajectory.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) topped Q1 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating quarterly earnings and revenue estimates positively influences financial performance and investor sentiment.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) released Q1 2026 earnings call summary highlighting financial performance, revenue growth, and future guidance. Q1 earnings call summary provides insights into financial results and outlook with moderate influence on BFAM's market performance.
4 May
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) reports earnings tomorrow. Analysts forecast revenue of $675.69 million, up 9.2% year-over-year, and EPS of $0.45. Enrollment trends, revenue per FTE, and full-year guidance updates are key focuses amid strong demand in employer-sponsored childcare. Upcoming earnings report carries potential for major stock volatility based on results versus consensus estimates and guidance.