Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) Given Average Rating of “Hold” by Analysts

Shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) have received an average recommendation of “Hold” from the nine research firms that are currently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, five have given a hold recommendation and three have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $111.6250.

BFAM has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Morgan Stanley set a $70.00 price objective on shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions in a research report on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions from $156.00 to $160.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, October 31st. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price objective on shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions from $130.00 to $112.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $124.00 target price on shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions in a report on Friday, October 31st. Finally, UBS Group set a $93.00 target price on Bright Horizons Family Solutions in a research report on Friday.

Institutional Trading of Bright Horizons Family Solutions

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Signaturefd LLC boosted its stake in Bright Horizons Family Solutions by 34.4% during the fourth quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 426 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after acquiring an additional 109 shares in the last quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio boosted its position in shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 18,128 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,968,000 after purchasing an additional 110 shares in the last quarter. Accretive Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions by 1.4% in the 2nd quarter. Accretive Wealth Partners LLC now owns 8,498 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,050,000 after purchasing an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions by 1.3% in the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Personalized Indexing Management LLC now owns 9,500 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,174,000 after buying an additional 118 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wealth Alliance LLC increased its position in Bright Horizons Family Solutions by 6.8% during the 2nd quarter. Wealth Alliance LLC now owns 2,001 shares of the company’s stock valued at $247,000 after buying an additional 128 shares in the last quarter.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Stock Down 18.1%

Shares of NYSE:BFAM opened at $66.99 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $96.02 and its 200 day moving average is $103.92. The company has a market cap of $3.79 billion, a PE ratio of 19.94, a P/E/G ratio of 1.00 and a beta of 1.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, a current ratio of 0.54 and a quick ratio of 0.54. Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a 1 year low of $63.68 and a 1 year high of $132.99.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $1.15 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.13 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $733.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $727.44 million. Bright Horizons Family Solutions had a return on equity of 17.27% and a net margin of 6.58%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 9.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.98 EPS. Bright Horizons Family Solutions has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.900-5.100 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Bright Horizons Family Solutions will post 3.61 EPS for the current year.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Bright Horizons Family Solutions this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results narrowly beat expectations — EPS $1.15 vs. $1.13 consensus and revenue $733.7M (revenue +9.2% YoY), showing underlying demand strength. Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management set FY2026 EPS guidance of $4.90–$5.10 and revenue target near $3.1B, implying continued earnings recovery and mid-single-digit top-line growth. Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc (BFAM) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue …
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance is roughly in line with street estimates (consensus ~4.92 EPS) — not a meaningful raise, which may temper enthusiasm despite the beat. Bright Horizons targets $3.1B revenue and $5.10 EPS for 2026 while advancing portfolio rationalization
• Neutral Sentiment: Company is advancing a portfolio rationalization program — could improve margins long term but creates near-term uncertainty about dispositions and execution. Bright Horizons targets $3.1B revenue and $5.10 EPS for 2026 while advancing portfolio rationalization
• Negative Sentiment: Shares fell to a 52-week low after the results; market reaction reflects disappointment that the beat didn’t translate into stronger forward optimism. Bright Horizons Shares Drop to 52-Week Low After 4Q Earnings Decline
• Negative Sentiment: An investor alert notes a probe into Bright Horizons’ directors and officers (Scott+Scott), which adds legal/rep risk and may increase short-term selling pressure. BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. INVESTOR ALERT: Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Investigates…
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript and analyses are available for detail-oriented investors evaluating margin drivers and the cadence of portfolio actions. BFAM Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

About Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc (NYSE: BFAM) is a leading provider of employer-sponsored child care and early education services, offering a range of solutions designed to support working families and organizations. Through a network of on-site, near-site and center-based programs, the company partners with corporate and nonprofit clients to deliver infant, toddler, preschool and school-age care. Services emphasize age-appropriate curriculum, developmental milestones and community engagement to ensure high-quality learning experiences.