Bright Horizons' top line remains intact, with revenue growing 5.0% year over year to $841.5M in the latest quarter and 6.5% to 7.0% in the two prior quarters, suggesting underlying demand for its childcare and education services is holding up.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $1.80+2.3% vs $1.76 | $841M-0.1% vs $843M |
Q3 2026 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 |
Bright Horizons (BFAM) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
On October 21, 2026, Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc (BFAM) shares fell by 3.0%, bringing the current price to $66.92. Over the past year, the stock has ex
The September Jobs report was weak by many measures. The headline number showed only 29,000 private sector jobs were created, far below expectations of 84,000 and the prior 12-month average of 45,000.
Bright Horizons (BFAM) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $53.52 | $2.82B | -19.31 | 9.22% | -4.38% | -13.2% | — | |
| $75.00 | $3.19B | 10.06 | 4.69% | 13.18% | 20.59% | — | |
| $26.88 | $1.69B | 9.36 | 24.2% | 21.06% | 17.93% | 2.07% | |
| $33.59 | $4.7B | 11.94 | 8.64% | 20.28% | 34.21% | 0.01% | |
| $1212.02 | $5.25B | 10.41 | 2.52% | 9.66% | 10.23% | 0.59% | |
| $110.32 | $3.67B | 14.83 | 9.27% | 12.84% | 18.33% | — |
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) reported $3.07B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $2.93B in fiscal year 2025. That is 1301% more than the $209.4M of fiscal year 1998.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) grew revenue by 6.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) reported a net loss of $134.2M over the trailing twelve months.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) had a return on equity (ROE) of -13.2% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) generated $251.1M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
