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BFAMBright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.
$66.51$3.5B
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.

BFAM
NYSE · Personal Services
$66.51
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$3.5B
P/E19.8x
52W High$110.14
Volume1.2M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Leverage Creeps Higher Amidst Seasonal Cash Flow Swings

Bright Horizons demonstrates resilient revenue growth (6.5% YoY in 2026Q2) and robust cash conversion (OCF/NI of 2.34x), yet faces persistent margin pressure from labor costs and rising leverage (D/E of 2.18). The company's aggressive share buybacks ($246.7M i...

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

BFAM price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

12/12 Beats

EPS beat 12 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-6% Peers

P/E is 6% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 24 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 76% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 30

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
BFAM-33.02%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
BFAM-38.67%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
BFAM-22.16%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+80.26%
5-Year Return
BFAM-54.44%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+79.02%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
19.8x
Forward P/EExpansion
13.0x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
12.5x
FCF YieldCash Flow
7.3%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
19.8x
46.2x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
12.5x
23.7x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
13.6x
31.3x
0th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$29.60-55.5%
Base (Fair)$73.87+12.5%
Bull$128.96+93.9%
$29.60 Bear$73.87 Base$128.96 Bull
Current Market Price: $66.51
Trades at a 10.0% discount to Base DCF ($73.87)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$2.93B+9.2% YoY
Net income
$193M+37.8% YoY
Free cash flow
$256M+6.8% YoY
Operating margin
10.7%+1.5 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)8%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)14.8%
Piotroski Score8 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate12/12 (100%)
Revenue Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 30, 2026
$1.28+6.7%
vs $1.20
$779M+0.6%
vs $775M
Q2 2026
May 5, 2026
$0.82+3.8%
vs $0.79
$712M-0.2%
vs $713M
Q1 2026
Feb 12, 2026
$1.15+1.8%
vs $1.13
$734M+0.9%
vs $727M
Q4 2025
Oct 30, 2025
$1.57+18.9%
vs $1.32
$801M+10.1%
vs $728M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Zacks Investment Research·Sep 14, 2026
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 opportunity right now?

Business Wire·Aug 31, 2026
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 World·Aug 31, 2026
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 Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 80,200 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,685,000. Canada Pension

Zacks Investment Research·Aug 28, 2026
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 investors?

Filtered for Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.More Headlines
04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark BFAM against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
BFAM logoBFAMBright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.Current
$66.51$3.5B19.799.22%6.58%14.75%—
LRN logoLRNStride, Inc.
$78.53$3.34B11.004.69%13.43%21.31%—
PRDO logoPRDOPerdoceo Education Corporation
$31.44$1.97B12.9924.2%20.63%17.7%—
LAUR logoLAURLaureate Education, Inc.
$36.72$5.14B19.438.64%17.57%28.6%—
GHC logoGHCGraham Holdings Company
$1147.27$4.97B17.262.52%10.69%11.39%—
ATGE logoATGEAdtalem Global Education Inc.
$128.22$4.44B21.1212.85%13.41%18.37%—

Compare BFAM vs Peers

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs LRN

Most directly comparable listed peer for BFAM.

Scale Benchmark

vs ADP

Larger-name benchmark to compare BFAM against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs LRN, PRDO, LAUR, GHC

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

BFAM SEC Filings & Documents

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 1, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 5, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 27, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 27, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

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BFAM Frequently Asked Questions

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.'s revenue?

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) reported $3.03B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1345% increase from $209.4M in 1998.

How fast is Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. growing?

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) grew revenue by 9.2% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is BFAM profitable?

Yes, Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) is profitable, generating $175.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (6.6% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is BFAM's return on equity?

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) has a return on equity (ROE) of 14.8%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.'s free cash flow?

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) generated $233.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in BFAM back in 1998?

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