Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) Set to Post Earnings on Thursday

Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) is projected to release its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, October 29th. Analysts expect Bright Horizons Family Solutions to post earnings of $1.76 per share and revenue of $842.69 million for the quarter. Bright Horizons Family Solutions has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.050-5.150 EPS. Parties are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The company reported $1.28 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.20 by $0.08. The company had revenue of $779.18 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $774.84 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.07 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Bright Horizons Family Solutions to post $4.70 EPS for the current fiscal year and $5.48 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Stock Down 4.6%

Shares of BFAM stock opened at $70.26 on Wednesday. Bright Horizons Family Solutions has a one year low of $57.63 and a one year high of $109.86. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $68.91 and a 200 day moving average price of $74.84.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

BFAM has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Bright Horizons Family Solutions in a report on Wednesday, July 29th. Morgan Stanley cut their target price on Bright Horizons Family Solutions from $66.00 to $64.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, October 13th. BMO Capital Markets reduced their target price on Bright Horizons Family Solutions from $93.00 to $83.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 5th. Finally, UBS Group lowered their price target on Bright Horizons Family Solutions from $88.00 to $78.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Bright Horizons Family Solutions presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $92.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at Bright Horizons Family Solutions

In other Bright Horizons Family Solutions news, Director Mary Tocio sold 6,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.65, for a total transaction of $435,900.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 14,329 shares in the company, valued at $1,041,001.85. The trade was a 29.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, COO Mary Burke sold 1,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $75.00, for a total value of $90,000.00. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 30,945 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,320,875. This represents a 3.73% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 8,400 shares of company stock valued at $616,584. 1.42% of the stock is owned by insiders.

About Bright Horizons Family Solutions

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc provides employer-sponsored child care and workplace support services. The company operates early education and preschool centers that serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, with programs designed to support children’s development and learning.

Its services also include back-up care for children and other dependents, typically provided through a network of child care centers, in-home caregivers and other providers. Through its Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions business, the company offers education advising, tuition assistance administration, student loan support and related workforce education services for employers and their employees.

Founded in 1986, Bright Horizons serves families and corporate clients primarily in the United States and also has operations in the United Kingdom and other international markets.