BFAMConsumer Cyclical · Personal ServicesThe 9 Wall Street analysts covering Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $93 — +25.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 62 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (84): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Momentum (16): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BFAM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +25.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | $70 → $68 |
| 31 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $87 → $88 |
| 17 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $88 → $87 |
| 6 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 17 Feb 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Oct 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 9 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 28 July 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 23 June 2025 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 6 May 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BFAM appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. returned −39.9% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Cheaper than 67% of US stocks
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
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Higher than 43% of US stocks
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Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. has a market value of $3.5B and an enterprise value of $5.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.0B. The latest quarter grew 6.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $175.0M, a 5.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.16.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $235.9M.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. spent $636.6M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 23.1×; forward P/E: 12.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. employs 31,400 people — $96K of revenue per employee.
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Great Place To Work and PEOPLE magazine named Bright Horizons to the 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care list, recognizing the company for its workplace culture and employee care.
Why it matters — The recognition highlights Bright Horizons' reputation as an employer of choice, which could support its brand and talent retention efforts.
Zacks Investment Research published an article comparing Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) and UL Solutions Inc. (ULS) as potential value opportunities within the Business - Services sector, evaluating which of the two offers the better value for investors.
Why it matters — The piece places BFAM in a value-investing comparison, offering context on how the company is viewed relative to a sector peer.
Haeggquist & Eck, LLP has announced an investigation into Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.'s directors and officers regarding potential breaches of fiduciary duties, per an investor alert issued via Business Wire.
Why it matters — A BFAM watcher would care because the firm is now under investigation over alleged breaches of fiduciary duties by its leadership, which could involve governance and legal risks for the company.
Bright Horizons was rated a hold in a Seeking Alpha review of its Q2 2026 results, noting Back-up Care revenue rose 19% with a 26% margin and now contributes over half of total operating income, while Full Service revenue grew only 3% amid muted volume and capacity running ahead of occupancy, raising concerns about long-term EBIT targets.
Why it matters — For BFAM watchers, the widening gap between strong Back-up Care growth and sluggish Full Service enrollment/occupancy signals an uneven recovery that may weigh on the company's longer-term profitability targets.
Zacks Investment Research reported on Bright Horizons' Q2 2026 earnings, noting that revenue and EPS figures provide insight into its quarterly performance. The article compares results to Wall Street estimates and prior-year numbers.
Why it matters — BFAM watchers would care because the report discusses how the company's core financial metrics measured up against analyst expectations and year-over-year performance.
The 9 Wall Street analysts covering Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $93, with estimates ranging from $68 to $99. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 9 analysts covering Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. 62 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. ranks 62 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (84 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +25.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. 62 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BFAM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $68 to $99 over the next 12 months.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. returned -39.9% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. is a provider of early childhood education and care services, offering high-quality programs tailored to children from infancy through elementary school.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 12 Aug 2026): "PEOPLE and Great Place To Work Name Bright Horizons to 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care List". Great Place To Work and PEOPLE magazine named Bright Horizons to the 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care list, recognizing the company for its workplace culture and employee care.
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. is a provider of early childhood education and care services, offering high-quality programs tailored to children from infancy through elementary school. The company primarily focuses on operating child care centers, providing work/life solutions, and educational advisory services. These offerings are designed to support working parents by ensuring their children receive developmental learning in a secure and nurturing environment. Bright Horizons collaborates with employers across various industries to offer customized solutions that help attract, retain, and engage employees. Additionally, the company plays a significant role in supporting working families, enhancing the balance between career and family responsibilities. As a leader in the child care service sector, Bright Horizons holds a vital position in the market by addressing the educational needs of children while simultaneously fostering employee productivity and satisfaction in the workplace.
CEO Mr. Stephen Howard Kramer · 31,400 employees · United States · https://www.brighthorizons.com
