Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) Stock Forecast
BFAM analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.67 / 5 from 9 analysts
- Price target
- $86.78 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +22.0% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $1.65
- 52-week range
- $59.18 – $109.23
BFAM analyst ratings
9 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
BFAM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
BFAM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.76 | $1.70 | $1.79 | $1.57 | +12.0% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.11 | $5.07 | $5.17 | $4.55 | +12.4% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.90 | $5.76 | $6.04 | $5.11 | +15.4% | 9 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
BFAM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $843.1M | $841.3M | $847.6M | +5.0% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.10B | $3.09B | $3.11B | +5.6% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.27B | $3.23B | $3.32B | +5.5% | 8 |
BFAM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
BFAM revenue: reported and forecast
BFAM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.73 | $1.76 | $1.76 | $1.76 | $1.76 | +1.8% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.01 | $5.11 | $5.11 | $5.11 | $5.11 | +2.0% | 9 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.74 | $5.89 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 | +2.8% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
BFAM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; BFAM beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from BFAM
9 analysts cover Bright Horizons Family Solutions; their consensus rating is buy (3.67 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $86.78, 22.0% above the latest close of $71.15. Analysts expect earnings of $5.11 per share for 2026, +12.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $5.90 per share on revenue of $3.3 billion. Bright Horizons Family Solutions beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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BFAM forecast FAQ
What is Bright Horizons Family Solutions's price target?
The average analyst price target for Bright Horizons Family Solutions is $86.78, 22.0% above the latest close of $71.15.
Is Bright Horizons Family Solutions a buy, hold or sell?
Of 9 analysts covering Bright Horizons Family Solutions, 3 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Bright Horizons Family Solutions's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.11 per share for 2026 (range $5.07 to $5.17); for 2027 the estimate is $5.90.
What is Bright Horizons Family Solutions's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.1 billion, growth of 5.6%; for 2027 it is $3.3 billion.
When does Bright Horizons Family Solutions report earnings?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.65.
Does Bright Horizons Family Solutions usually beat earnings estimates?
Bright Horizons Family Solutions reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.