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Bright Horizons (BFAM)
NYSE:BFAM
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BFAM Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$91.61 - $141.90
Previous Close$109.7
Volume159.64K
Average Volume (3M)589.71K
Market Cap
$6.35B
Enterprise Value$8.08B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$109.93M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)54.9
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Feb 18, 2025EPS Estimate
$0.91Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.00
Shares Outstanding58,183,225
10 Day Avg. Volume546,919
30 Day Avg. Volume589,714
Standard Deviation0.12
R-Squared0.38
Alpha-0.01
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.61
Price to Book (P/B)4.56
Price to Sales (P/S)2.42
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)-177.50
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.08
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda26.36
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$141.00Price Target Upside28.53% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
Bright Horizons News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Bright Horizons Reports Strong Q3 2024 EarningsBulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceConsolidated Q3 revenue came in approximately 1% above consensus with adjusted EPS also surpassing expectations, driven by strong performance in the Back-Up Care segment.
Market LeadershipBright Horizons is considered a clear market leader in a network effect business with a good value proposition and differentiated delivery capabilities for employer sponsors.
Valuation OpportunityThe stock's valuation is now below its historical median, making it a more attractive entry point.
Bears Say
Enrollment And Capacity ConstraintsEnrollment growth has been decelerating with more pockets of capacity constraints in addition to some structurally impaired centers.
Financial Performance And Margin ExpansionManagement cited slightly slowing top-line growth which could impede margin expansion.
Revenue Guidance And Growth OutlookFull Service revenue guidance narrowed to the lower half of the prior range, and early '25 Full Service outlook commentary may cause consensus estimates to be trimmed.
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Ownership Overview
1.03% Insiders
40.31% Mutual Funds
41.52% Other Institutional Investors
4.22% 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 $91.61 and its highest was $141.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Bright Horizons’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Bright Horizons’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bright Horizons’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 18, 2025 which is in 54 days.
How were Bright Horizons’s earnings last quarter?
Bright Horizons released its earnings results on Nov 04, 2024. The company reported $1.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.063 by $0.047.
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 $0.91.
How many shares outstanding does Bright Horizons have?
Bright Horizons has 58,183,224 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bright Horizons’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Bright Horizons reported an EPS of $1.11 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.063. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -12.761%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bright Horizons?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Bright Horizons’s share is Driehaus Capital Management LLC. It holds Bright Horizons’s shares valued at 36M.
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Bright Horizons Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$141.00 (28.53% Upside)
$141.00 (28.53% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
BFAM Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 270.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $573.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.9%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Bright Horizons
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of child care and early education; dependent care, and workforce education services. It operates through the following segments: Full Service Center-Based Child Care, Back-Up Care Services, and Educational Advisory Services. The Full Service Center-Based Child Care segment comprises of traditional center-based child care and early education, preschool, and elementary education. The Back-Up Care Services segment deals with center-based back-up child care, and in-home child and adult/elder dependent care. The Educational Advisory Services segment comprises of tuition reimbursement program management and related educational advising, and college advisory services. The company was founded by Roger H. Brown and Linda A. Mason in 1986 and is headquartered in Watertown, MA.
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BFAM Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflected strong financial performance with significant growth in revenue and earnings, particularly in the Backup Care segment. However, challenges in enrollment growth, Education Advisory participation, and the UK operations highlight areas needing improvement. The sentiment is balanced with notable achievements and ongoing challenges.Read More>---
BFAM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$141.00
▲(28.53% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering BFAM
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1 Year Success Rate
14/20 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+11.14%
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