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Bright Horizons (BFAM)
NYSE:BFAM
BFAM Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$100.59 - $141.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume76.10K
Average Volume (3M)434.50K
Market Cap
$7.16B
Enterprise Value$8.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$110.33M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$874.15M
Price to Earnings (P/E)52.1
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
May 06, 2025EPS Estimate
0.65Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.40
Shares Outstanding57,354,220
10 Day Avg. Volume366,417
30 Day Avg. Volume434,503
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.59
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)2.66
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)14.80
P/FCF Ratio14.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.14
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.13
Enterprise Value/Ebitda23.43
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$137.38Price Target Upside9.75% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
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Bright Horizons News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Bright Horizons Shines with Record Growth and Positive Outlook
PremiumCompany Announcements
Bright Horizons Reports Strong 2024 Financial Results
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings4Q24 results beat consensus expectations driven by better-than-expected BUCA and segment mix.
Market PositionBright Horizons is considered a clear market leader in a network effect business with a good value proposition and differentiated delivery capabilities for employer sponsors.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceBFAM underperformed the market by 570 bps in '24, attributable to its disappointing results and outlook in 3Q earnings.
Growth ChallengesDeceleration of top line growth positions '25 to be a challenging year for BFAM.
Valuation ConcernsBFAM is considered expensive at ~19x NTM EV/EBITDA vs. pre-COVID average of ~17x, especially as enrollment has not been able to recover at the expected pace.
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Ownership Overview
1.08% Insiders
41.81% Mutual Funds
40.95% Other Institutional Investors
3.05% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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BFAM FAQ
What was Bright Horizons’s price range in the past 12 months?
Bright Horizons lowest stock price was $100.59 and its highest was $141.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Bright Horizons’s market cap?
Bright Horizons’s market cap is $7.16B.
When is Bright Horizons’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bright Horizons’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2025 which is in 39 days.
How were Bright Horizons’s earnings last quarter?
Bright Horizons released its earnings results on Feb 13, 2025. The company reported $0.98 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.907 by $0.073.
Is Bright Horizons overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Bright Horizons’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Bright Horizons pay dividends?
Bright Horizons does not currently pay dividends.
What is Bright Horizons’s EPS estimate?
Bright Horizons’s EPS estimate is 0.65.
How many shares outstanding does Bright Horizons have?
Bright Horizons has 57,354,220 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bright Horizons’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Bright Horizons reported an EPS of $0.98 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.907. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.354%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bright Horizons?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BFAM
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Bright Horizons Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$137.38 (9.75% Upside)
$137.38 (9.75% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BFAM Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 215.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $962.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) is a leading provider of high-quality child care, early education, and work/life solutions. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, the company operates in the education sector, offering services that include employer-sponsored child care, back-up care, educational advisory services, and other family support solutions. Bright Horizons is dedicated to helping employers support their employees by providing reliable family care services that enhance productivity and well-being.
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BFAM Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a strong overall performance with record-breaking revenue and earnings growth driven by the Backup Care segment. However, challenges remain in improving occupancy rates and performance in certain underperforming centers. The 2025 outlook is positive, with expected revenue and EPS growth, but some headwinds from net center closures and enrollment issues persist.Read More>---
BFAM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$137.38
▲(9.75% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering BFAM
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
13/17 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+14.19%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
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