Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) Stock Overview
Provides early education and childcare, comprehensive back-up care, educational advisory, and other workplace solutions services for employers and families in the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, and India. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 2/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$65.12 |
| 52 Week High | US$113.88 |
| 52 Week Low | US$57.63 |
| Beta | 1.15 |
| 1 Month Change | -8.68% |
| 3 Month Change | 2.05% |
| 1 Year Change | -42.54% |
| 3 Year Change | -25.71% |
| 5 Year Change | -54.94% |
| Change since IPO | 129.94% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Aug 05
BFAM: Buybacks And Backup Care Will Support Future Upside Potential
Bright Horizons Family Solutions' analyst fair value estimate has been reduced from $105.00 to $99.00 as analysts factor in lower near term growth expectations and recent price target trims toward $68 and $88, which highlight headwinds in certain segments alongside relative resilience in backup care. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Bright Horizons Family Solutions has sent mixed signals, yet there are clear pockets of optimism that investors should understand.Seeking Alpha • Aug 03
Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Back-Up Strength Still Outruns The Core Recovery
Summary Bright Horizons Family Solutions remains a hold as Back-up Care drives growth but Full Service lags on enrollment and occupancy. BFAM's Q2 2026 saw Back-up Care revenue up 19% with a 26% margin, now contributing over half of total operating income. Full Service revenue grew just 3%, with volume muted and capacity running ahead of occupancy, raising concerns for long-term EBIT targets. Valuation appears fair at ~13.4x NTM PE; upside hinges on sustained Back-up Care execution and visible Full Service recovery. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 05
BFAM: Buybacks And Backup Care Will Support Future Upside Potential
Bright Horizons Family Solutions' analyst fair value estimate has been reduced from $105.00 to $99.00 as analysts factor in lower near term growth expectations and recent price target trims toward $68 and $88, which highlight headwinds in certain segments alongside relative resilience in backup care. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Bright Horizons Family Solutions has sent mixed signals, yet there are clear pockets of optimism that investors should understand.Seeking Alpha • Aug 03
Bright Horizons Family Solutions: Back-Up Strength Still Outruns The Core Recovery
Summary Bright Horizons Family Solutions remains a hold as Back-up Care drives growth but Full Service lags on enrollment and occupancy. BFAM's Q2 2026 saw Back-up Care revenue up 19% with a 26% margin, now contributing over half of total operating income. Full Service revenue grew just 3%, with volume muted and capacity running ahead of occupancy, raising concerns for long-term EBIT targets. Valuation appears fair at ~13.4x NTM PE; upside hinges on sustained Back-up Care execution and visible Full Service recovery. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 22
BFAM: Reset Expectations And Operational Risks Will Shape The Next Phase
The analyst fair value estimate for Bright Horizons Family Solutions has been revised from $93.00 to $70.00. This change reflects lower Street price targets and a view from analysts that more modest revenue growth, slimmer profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple are now appropriate.Narrative Update • Jul 08
BFAM: Index Additions And Buybacks Will Support Long Term Upside Potential
Analysts have reduced their price target for Bright Horizons Family Solutions to $105 from $160, citing updated assumptions for slightly higher discount rates, more moderate revenue growth, slimmer profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Bright Horizons Family Solutions highlights a more cautious stance on valuation, even as analysts continue to see a viable long term story around the company’s early education and care platform.
Narrative Update • Jun 24
BFAM: Index Additions And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Bright Horizons Family Solutions by about $1 to roughly $91, reflecting slightly higher discount rates and modestly lower assumed future P/E multiples, while leaving revenue growth and profit margin expectations broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Bright Horizons Family Solutions indicates that analysts are refining their views around valuation rather than making major changes to underlying business assumptions.Narrative Update • Jun 08
BFAM: BlackRock Buying And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their price targets on Bright Horizons Family Solutions by $5 to $12, citing a somewhat higher discount rate and slightly adjusted P/E assumptions, while keeping fair value estimates largely unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on Bright Horizons Family Solutions centers on revised price targets, with valuation tweaks coming mainly from a higher discount rate and modest changes to P/E assumptions rather than major shifts in fundamental views.Narrative Update • May 25
BFAM: Reaffirmed Guidance And Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Narrative update on Bright Horizons Family Solutions The updated analyst price target for Bright Horizons Family Solutions moves lower by about $4.50, with analysts pointing to more conservative assumptions on revenue growth and future P/E multiples, partly offset by slightly stronger profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Bright Horizons Family Solutions has centered on adjustments to price targets, with several large firms, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, updating their models.Narrative Update • Apr 25
BFAM: Employer Childcare Recovery And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update: Bright Horizons Family Solutions The analyst price target for Bright Horizons has been reduced to a range around $95 to $100, reflecting what analysts describe as decent recent results but more muted guidance and a recalibration of expectations for margin and growth. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Bright Horizons points to a more cautious stance on valuation, even as analysts acknowledge a solid underlying business and a gradual recovery in demand for corporate childcare solutions.Narrative Update • Apr 09
BFAM: Employer Childcare Demand And Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Bright Horizons Family Solutions to $100, with reductions from several firms reflecting more muted guidance. They still point to corporate childcare as a useful hiring and retention tool in a tight labor market.Narrative Update • Mar 25
BFAM: Corporate Childcare Demand And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analyst price targets for Bright Horizons Family Solutions have been reduced by a wide range of firms, with cuts such as $124 to $100 and $160 to $95, as analysts factor in more muted guidance while still highlighting corporate childcare as a useful recruitment and retention tool in a tight labor market. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Bright Horizons points to a reset in expectations, with analysts revisiting both valuation and growth assumptions after more muted guidance.Narrative Update • Mar 08
BFAM: Corporate Childcare Demand Will Support Future Upside Despite Softer Long Term Outlook
Bright Horizons Family Solutions' analyst price targets have been reduced, with cuts such as BMO Capital moving to $100 from $124 and Barclays to $95 from $160, as analysts factor in more muted guidance alongside a still positive view on corporate childcare demand. Analyst Commentary Analysts are trimming their price targets on Bright Horizons but are still highlighting a mix of constructive and cautious themes around the story.Narrative Update • Feb 22
BFAM: Corporate Childcare Demand Will Support Future Upside Despite Muted Guidance
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Bright Horizons Family Solutions, with our fair value estimate moving from about $127.33 to $97.11. This reflects more muted guidance and updated assumptions for growth, margins, discount rate, and future P/E, even as corporate-sponsored childcare remains a focus in recent research.Narrative Update • Feb 08
BFAM: Discount Rate Reset Will Support Further Upside Potential
Analysts trimmed their price target on Bright Horizons Family Solutions by $13, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions around discount rates and future P/E multiples, while keeping fair value and key operating estimates effectively unchanged. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the price target trim as a technical reset tied to discount rate and P/E inputs, rather than a change in the underlying business outlook or core operating assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 23
BFAM: Share Repurchases And 2025 Revenue Outlook Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Bright Horizons Family Solutions by about $1 to reflect slightly higher discount rate assumptions, marginally lower projected revenue growth, largely unchanged profit margin expectations, and a small reset in future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Bright Horizons Family Solutions points to a more balanced view on the stock, with the trimmed price target mainly reflecting tweaks to valuation inputs rather than a wholesale shift in the underlying business thesis.Narrative Update • Jan 08
BFAM: Share Repurchases And 2025 Outlook Will Support Further Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Bright Horizons Family Solutions at about US$128.78, making only minor adjustments to assumptions such as the discount rate and future P/E. This reflects a largely unchanged view of the company’s long term outlook.Analysis Article • Jan 08
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may...Narrative Update • Dec 21
BFAM: Focus List Inclusion Signals Future Upside From Back-Up Care Opportunity
Analysts have nudged their price target on Bright Horizons Family Solutions slightly lower to approximately $129 from about $130, citing a marginally higher discount rate and tempered long term revenue growth expectations, which are partly offset by modestly improved profit margin assumptions and a still favorable view of the underappreciated back up care opportunity. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that Bright Horizons continues to screen as undervalued relative to its long term growth runway, particularly in its back up care segment.Narrative Update • Dec 06
BFAM: Future Back-Up Care Expansion Will Drive Meaningful Share Price Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Bright Horizons Family Solutions to $150, highlighting an expanded runway for back up care revenue growth. They argue that the stock remains undervalued as investors underappreciate this opportunity.Analysis Article • Dec 05
Here's Why Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Nov 22
BFAM: Future Back-Up Care Revenue Will Unlock Significant Share Gains
Analysts have raised their price target for Bright Horizons Family Solutions from $129.44 to $150.00. This upward revision reflects optimism about the company's back-up care growth potential and a belief that the stock is currently undervalued.Narrative Update • Nov 07
BFAM: Future Back-Up Care Demand Will Drive Share Price Higher
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Bright Horizons Family Solutions from $137.11 to $129.44 per share. They cite slightly softer revenue growth expectations, a modest increase in the discount rate, and improved profit margins as key factors in the revision.Narrative Update • Oct 24
Employer Benefit Demand Will Drive Back-Up Care Revenues And Global Expansion
Analysts have recently adjusted their price targets for Bright Horizons Family Solutions, with the consensus now reflecting a slight increase. This adjustment is based on expectations for continued back-up care revenue growth and the company's perceived undervaluation.Analysis Article • Oct 18
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM)
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Narrative Update • Oct 09
Employer Childcare Demand Will Boost UK And Global Expansion
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Bright Horizons Family Solutions slightly downward to $137.11 from $140.89 per share. They cite nuanced shifts in revenue growth and profit margin forecasts as key drivers for the updated price target.Analysis Article • Aug 03
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year
It's been a good week for Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. ( NYSE:BFAM ) shareholders, because the company has...Analysis Article • Jul 22
Here's Why Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jul 07
Do Bright Horizons Family Solutions' (NYSE:BFAM) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Jun 23
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.'s (NYSE:BFAM) Price In Tune With Earnings
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.'s ( NYSE:BFAM ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 43.4x might make it look...Analysis Article • May 15
Shareholders Will Be Pleased With The Quality of Bright Horizons Family Solutions' (NYSE:BFAM) Earnings
Investors were underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. ( NYSE:BFAM...Analysis Article • Apr 29
Returns On Capital At Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) Have Stalled
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? One...Analysis Article • Apr 16
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) Shares Could Be 29% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Bright Horizons Family Solutions' estimated fair value is US$166 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Mar 23
Should You Be Adding Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) To Your Watchlist Today?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Feb 27
Why We're Not Concerned About Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.'s (NYSE:BFAM) Share Price
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.'s ( NYSE:BFAM ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 53.3x might make it look...Analysis Article • Jan 25
At US$115, Is It Time To Put Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) On Your Watch List?
While Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. ( NYSE:BFAM ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a...Analysis Article • Jan 13
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) Shares Could Be 35% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Bright Horizons Family Solutions fair value estimate is US$176...Analysis Article • Jan 01
Return Trends At Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) Aren't Appealing
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? One common approach is...Analysis Article • Dec 20
Do Bright Horizons Family Solutions' (NYSE:BFAM) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Nov 18
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) A Risky Investment?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Seeking Alpha • Nov 06
Bright Horizons Family: Rating Downgrade As Valuation Has Priced In My Expected Upside
Summary I downgrade Bright Horizons Family from buy to hold due to limited upside in the stock, despite strong fundamentals and growth potential. BFAM reported 11.4% revenue growth, surpassing estimates, with notable gains in backup care revenue and improved occupancy rates, driving EPS growth of 25.5% y/y. The 10% growth outlook remains intact, supported by strong volume and pricing in full-service segments and robust demand in backup dependent care. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 18
Earnings Tell The Story For Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BFAM)
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 75.2x Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. ( NYSE:BFAM ) may be sending...Analysis Article • Oct 06
What Does Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.'s (NYSE:BFAM) Share Price Indicate?
While Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. ( NYSE:BFAM ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a...Analysis Article • Sep 24
An Intrinsic Calculation For Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) Suggests It's 40% Undervalued
Key Insights Bright Horizons Family Solutions' estimated fair value is US$230 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Seeking Alpha • Sep 09
Bright Horizons Has A Bright Future But I Will Wait On The Sidelines
Summary Over the last weekend, I read an interesting Barron's article on Bright Horizons Family Solutions, hooking me on to the company's impressive growth story. The company has been in business for over three decades and has emerged as the largest employer-funded childcare solutions provider in the nation. The company benefits from long-term partnerships with over 1,450 employers, including Fortune 500 companies. The capital-light business model of the company is a major bright spot for Bright Horizons. Although Bright Horizons is well-positioned for future growth, rising childcare costs, staffing shortages, and its premium valuation present risks to investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 27
Expanding Staff And Partnerships Sparks Revenue And Efficiency Surge
Expansion through new client centers and partnerships with corporations suggests potential for increased enrollment and higher revenues.Analysis Article • Aug 14
Bright Horizons Family Solutions' (NYSE:BFAM) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. ( NYSE:BFAM ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded...Analysis Article • Aug 09
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. Just Recorded A 25% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Shareholders of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. ( NYSE:BFAM ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock...Analysis Article • Aug 05
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Shareholder Returns
| BFAM | US Consumer Services | US Market | |
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| 7D | -7.3% | -3.8% | -0.9% |
| 1Y | -42.5% | -20.1% | 14.2% |
Return vs Industry: BFAM underperformed the US Consumer Services industry which returned -20.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: BFAM underperformed the US Market which returned 14.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| BFAM volatility | |
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| BFAM Average Weekly Movement | 5.0% |
| Consumer Services Industry Average Movement | 7.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
Stable Share Price: BFAM has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: BFAM's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1986 | 32,200 | Stephen Kramer | www.brighthorizons.com |
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. provides early education and childcare, comprehensive back-up care, educational advisory, and other workplace solutions services for employers and families in the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, and India. It operates in three segments: Full-Service Center-Based Child Care, Back-Up Care, and Educational Advisory services. The Full-Service Center-Based Child Care segment offers traditional center-based early education and childcare, preschool, and elementary education services.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| BFAM fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$3.17b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$175.04m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.03b |
18.1x
P/E Ratio1.0x
P/S RatioIs BFAM overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| BFAM income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$3.03b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.26b |
| Gross Profit | US$771.66m |
| Other Expenses | US$596.62m |
| Earnings | US$175.04m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 3.60 |
| Gross Margin | 25.48% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.78% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 136.4% |
How did BFAM perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/13 02:15 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jeffrey Meuler | Baird |
| Gary Bisbee | Barclays |
| Manav Patnaik | Barclays |