Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. provides child care and early education services, back-up care services, educational advisory services, and other workplace solutions for employers and families. The company operates through three segments: Full Service Center-Based Child Care, Back-Up Care, and Educational Advisory and Other Services. The Full Service Center-Based Child Care segment offers traditional center-based child care and early education, preschool, and elementary education services. The Back-Up Care segment provides center-based back-up child care, in-home child and adult/elder dependent care, and self-sourced reimbursed care services. The Educational Advisory and Other Services segment offers tuition assistance and student loan repayment program administration, workforce education, and related educational consulting services, as well as college admissions advisory services. As of December 31, 2020, it operated 1,014 child care and early education centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, and India. The company was formerly known as Bright Horizons Solutions Corp. and changed its name to Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. in July 2012. Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts.
IPO Year: 2013
Exchange: NYSE
Website: brighthorizons.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2025 | $135.00 | Buy → Hold | Jefferies |
| 11/22/2024 | $140.00 | Neutral → Outperform | Robert W. Baird |
| 11/18/2024 | $137.00 → $125.00 | Market Perform → Outperform | BMO Capital Markets |
| 2/28/2024 | $100.00 → $125.00 | Equal Weight → Overweight | Barclays |
| 10/23/2023 | $82.00 → $83.00 | Sell → Neutral | UBS |
| 7/17/2023 | $99.00 | Outperform → Market Perform | BMO Capital Markets |
| 6/1/2023 | $79.00 | Sell | UBS |
| 5/12/2023 | $95.00 → $101.00 | Buy → Neutral | Citigroup |
| 12/2/2022 | $75.00 | Overweight → Equal Weight | Barclays |
| 3/29/2022 | $114.00 | Hold | Deutsche Bank |
8-K - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Filer)
8-K - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Filer)
SCHEDULE 13G - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
SCHEDULE 13G/A - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
SCHEDULE 13G/A - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
10-Q - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Filer)
8-K - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Filer)
DEFA14A - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Filer)
DEF 14A - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Filer)
SCHEDULE 13G/A - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
Analyst ratings in real time. Analyst ratings have a very high impact on the underlying stock. See them live in this feed.
Jefferies downgraded Bright Horizons from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $135.00
Robert W. Baird upgraded Bright Horizons from Neutral to Outperform and set a new price target of $140.00
BMO Capital Markets upgraded Bright Horizons from Market Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $125.00 from $137.00 previously
Barclays upgraded Bright Horizons from Equal Weight to Overweight and set a new price target of $125.00 from $100.00 previously
UBS upgraded Bright Horizons from Sell to Neutral and set a new price target of $83.00 from $82.00 previously
BMO Capital Markets downgraded Bright Horizons from Outperform to Market Perform and set a new price target of $99.00
UBS initiated coverage of Bright Horizons with a rating of Sell and set a new price target of $79.00
Citigroup downgraded Bright Horizons from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $101.00 from $95.00 previously
Barclays downgraded Bright Horizons from Overweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $75.00
Deutsche Bank initiated coverage of Bright Horizons with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $114.00
Insider transactions reveal critical sentiment about the company from key stakeholders. See them live in this feed.
4 - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Issuer)
4 - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Issuer)
4 - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Issuer)
4 - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Issuer)
4 - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Issuer)
4 - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Issuer)
4 - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Issuer)
4 - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Issuer)
4 - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Issuer)
4 - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Issuer)
Fastest customizable press release news feed in the world
New Science Factory Camp blends hands-on learning with flexible scheduling to help families navigate heightened summer care demands and ongoing work schedules Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM), a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, today announced the launch of Science Factory Camp within the Bright Horizons family, an interactive science, art, and innovation program for children ages 6–12 designed to support the needs of working families. New research from the 2026 Modern Family Index underscores just how acute this challenge is: 90% of working parents say they are losing sleep over planning their children's summer care and schedules, highlighting the growing str
NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Homethrive, the leading family caregiving support platform, today announced a partnership with Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) to power its new Care Advising solution, enabling employers to support the entire caregiving journey through a single platform and unified employee experience. As caregiving becomes the #2 reason employees leave the workforce, organizations are under immense pressure to provide more than just traditional perks and offer trusted solutions to their employees. However, HR leaders often lack t
New research finds 90% of working parents are kept awake at night thinking about planning their children's child care and summer schedules For many working parents, the approach of summer brings added stress and anxiety at the thought of organizing their children's care and activities for the long school-free months ahead. This tension is particularly heightened for working parents of children aged 0-12, who face greater challenges in planning for and finding reliable, high-quality child care and camp options. This mounting anxiety is the focus of the latest 2026 Modern Family Index (MFI) research wave, commissioned by Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) and conducted by
NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, May 14: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) will replace Tri Pointe Homes Inc. (NYSE:TPH). Sumitomo Forestry Group (TSE: 1911) is acquiring Tri Pointe Homes in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.Remitly Global Inc. (NASD: RELY) will replace Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASD: APLS). S&P 500 constituent Biogen Inc. (NASD: BIIB) is acquiring Apellis Pharmaceuticals in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.Following is a summary of the changes that will take
Recognized as a Top Massachusetts Employer Fostering Exceptional Workplace Culture The Boston Business Journal has named Bright Horizons to its 2026 Best Places to Work list — the BBJ's exclusive ranking of the Massachusetts companies that have built outstanding work environments for their people. The 90 companies honored in 2026 range in size and industry, with winners from the technology sector, retail industry, health care space, commercial real estate and more. Headquartered in Newton, MA, Bright Horizons is a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, back-up care solutions, and educational advisory services. The company employs more than 32,000 people globall
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026 and reaffirmed financial guidance for 2026 initially provided on February 12, 2026. Bright Horizons is a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, comprehensive back-up care solutions, and educational advisory services. Our offerings support both working families and employers' workforce strategies by supporting their employees across life and career stages, and improving employee recruitment, engagement, productivity, retention, and career advancement. First Quarter 2026 Highlights (compared to First Quarter 2025): Revenue of $712 million (increase
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) will release results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after the stock market closes. Following the release, the Company will host a telephone conference call with investors and analysts at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the first quarter 2026, the Company's updated business outlook, its strategy and results. Interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-844-539-3703, or for international callers, 1-412-652-1273, and asking for the Bright Horizons Family Solutions conference call, moderated by Chief Executive Officer Stephen Kramer. Replays of the entire call will be available through Ma
81% of Working Parents Report Fewer Child Care Supports Than Previous Generations The long‑held notion that "it takes a village" to raise a family feels increasingly out of reach for today's working parents and was the focus of the first wave of research in the 2026 Modern Family Index (MFI) research study, commissioned by Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) and conducted by The Harris Poll. The new research reveals that the village has all but vanished for many working parents, with 81% reporting the "village" of people that parents can rely on to help with their child care during the workday has shrunk compared to previous generations, and 77% agree that raising child(r
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 and provided guidance for 2026. Bright Horizons is a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, comprehensive back-up care solutions, and educational advisory services. Our offerings are designed to support both working families and employers' workforce strategies by supporting their employees across life and career stages, and improve employee recruitment, engagement, productivity, retention, and career advancement. Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights (compared to Fourth Quarter 2024): Revenue of $734 million (increase of 9%) Income from
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) will release results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after the stock market closes. Following the release, the Company will host a telephone conference call with investors and analysts at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the fourth quarter 2025, the Company's updated business outlook, its strategy and results. Interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-844-539-3703, or for international callers, 1-412-652-1273, and asking for the Bright Horizons Family Solutions conference call, moderated by Chief Executive Officer Stephen Kramer. Replays of the entire call will be available
Live Leadership Updates
NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, May 14: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) will replace Tri Pointe Homes Inc. (NYSE:TPH). Sumitomo Forestry Group (TSE: 1911) is acquiring Tri Pointe Homes in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.Remitly Global Inc. (NASD: RELY) will replace Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASD: APLS). S&P 500 constituent Biogen Inc. (NASD: BIIB) is acquiring Apellis Pharmaceuticals in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions.Following is a summary of the changes that will take
Former Bright Horizons CEO Brings Decades of Experience in Early Education and Care Sectors HopSkipDrive, a technology company solving complex transportation challenges where there is a heightened need for safety, access, and care, today announced the appointment of Dave Lissy to its Board of Directors. Lissy has an exceptional track record in the education and care sector, having served as CEO of Bright Horizons Family Solutions (NYSE:BFAM) from 2002 to 2018. During his leadership, the company established itself as the leader in early education services and employer-sponsored childcare. He first joined Bright Horizons in 1997 as Chief Development Officer and now serves as Chairman of the
NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) announced today that the three company founders, Roger Brown, Linda Mason and Marguerite Kondracke, will retire from the Board of Directors effective March 31, 2021. All three will become a Director Emeritus as of their retirement date and will continue to provide guidance and counsel to the organization they founded as part of their collective mission to make a lasting difference in the world through the education of young children. Linda Mason and Roger Brown co-founded Bright Horizons in 1986 and have served on the Board since inception. Marguerite Kondracke founded CorporateFamily Solutions in 19
This live feed shows all institutional transactions in real time.
SC 13G/A - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
SC 13G/A - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
SC 13G - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
SC 13G - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
SC 13G/A - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
SC 13G - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
SC 13G/A - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
SC 13G/A - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
SC 13G/A - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
SC 13G/A - BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS INC. (0001437578) (Subject)
Live finance-specific insights
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026 and reaffirmed financial guidance for 2026 initially provided on February 12, 2026. Bright Horizons is a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, comprehensive back-up care solutions, and educational advisory services. Our offerings support both working families and employers' workforce strategies by supporting their employees across life and career stages, and improving employee recruitment, engagement, productivity, retention, and career advancement. First Quarter 2026 Highlights (compared to First Quarter 2025): Revenue of $712 million (increase
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) will release results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after the stock market closes. Following the release, the Company will host a telephone conference call with investors and analysts at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the first quarter 2026, the Company's updated business outlook, its strategy and results. Interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-844-539-3703, or for international callers, 1-412-652-1273, and asking for the Bright Horizons Family Solutions conference call, moderated by Chief Executive Officer Stephen Kramer. Replays of the entire call will be available through Ma
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 and provided guidance for 2026. Bright Horizons is a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, comprehensive back-up care solutions, and educational advisory services. Our offerings are designed to support both working families and employers' workforce strategies by supporting their employees across life and career stages, and improve employee recruitment, engagement, productivity, retention, and career advancement. Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights (compared to Fourth Quarter 2024): Revenue of $734 million (increase of 9%) Income from
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) will release results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 on Thursday, February 12, 2026, after the stock market closes. Following the release, the Company will host a telephone conference call with investors and analysts at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the fourth quarter 2025, the Company's updated business outlook, its strategy and results. Interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-844-539-3703, or for international callers, 1-412-652-1273, and asking for the Bright Horizons Family Solutions conference call, moderated by Chief Executive Officer Stephen Kramer. Replays of the entire call will be available
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2025 and provided updated financial guidance for 2025. Bright Horizons is a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, family care solutions, and workforce education services designed to support working families and client employees across life and career stages. Third Quarter 2025 Highlights (compared to Third Quarter 2024): Revenue of $803 million (increase of 12%) Income from operations of $121 million (increase of 35%) Net income of $79 million and diluted earnings per common share of $1.37 (increases of 43% and 46%, respectively) Non-GAAP fin
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) will release results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 on Thursday, October 30, 2025, after the stock market closes. Following the release, the Company will host a telephone conference call with investors and analysts at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the third quarter 2025, the Company's updated business outlook, its strategy and results. Interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-844-539-3703, or for international callers, 1-412-652-1273, and asking for the Bright Horizons Family Solutions conference call, moderated by Chief Executive Officer Stephen Kramer. Replays of the entire call will be available
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2025 and provided updated financial guidance for 2025. Bright Horizons is a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, family care solutions, and workforce education services designed to support working families and client employees across life and career stages. Second Quarter 2025 Highlights (compared to Second Quarter 2024): Revenue of $732 million (increase of 9%) Income from operations of $86 million (increase of 25%) Net income of $55 million and diluted earnings per common share of $0.95 (increases of 40% and 42%, respectively) Non-GAAP fi
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) will release results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 on Thursday, July 31, 2025, after the stock market closes. Following the release, the Company will host a telephone conference call with investors and analysts at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the second quarter 2025, the Company's updated business outlook, its strategy and results. Interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-844-539-3703, or for international callers, 1-412-652-1273, and asking for the Bright Horizons Family Solutions conference call, moderated by Chief Executive Officer Stephen Kramer. Replays of the entire call will be available through
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2025 and provided updated financial guidance for 2025. Bright Horizons is a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, family care solutions, and workforce education services designed to support working families and client employees across life and career stages. First Quarter 2025 Highlights (compared to First Quarter 2024): Revenue of $666 million (increase of 7%) Income from operations of $62 million (increase of 56%) Net income of $38 million and diluted earnings per common share of $0.66 (increases of 124% and 128%, respectively) Non-GAAP financia
Bright Horizons Family Solutions® Inc. (NYSE:BFAM) will release results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 on Monday, May 5, 2025, after the stock market closes. Following the release, the Company will host a telephone conference call with investors and analysts at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the first quarter 2025, the Company's updated business outlook, its strategy and results. Interested parties are invited to listen to the conference call by dialing 1-844-539-3703, or for international callers, 1-412-652-1273, and asking for the Bright Horizons Family Solutions conference call, moderated by Chief Executive Officer Stephen Kramer. Replays of the entire call will be available through May