Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $71.15, +1.04% vs the prior close of $70.42.
- Volume 667.12K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
BFAM rises 1.0% to $71.15, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row. Closed at $71.15, +1.04% vs the prior close of $70.42. Day range $70.21–$72.01, opened at $71.46.
BFAM daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — BFAM rises 1.0% to $71.15, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $71.15, +1.04% vs the prior close of $70.42. Day range $70.21–$72.01, opened at $71.46.
- Volume was 667.12K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 787.74K.
- Price is +2.9% vs its 50-day average ($69.13) and -6.1% vs its 200-day average ($75.74).
- 52-week range $57.63–$109.86; today's close sits at 26% of that range, 35.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 15, 2026 — BFAM rises 2.9% to $70.42, a 1-month high
- Closed at $70.42, +2.94% vs the prior close of $68.41. Day range $69.65–$71.60, opened at $69.88.
- Volume was 534.20K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 789.28K.
- Price is +1.8% vs its 50-day average ($69.19) and -7.2% vs its 200-day average ($75.89).
- 52-week range $57.63–$109.86; today's close sits at 24% of that range, 35.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — BFAM rises 0.4% to $68.41
- Closed at $68.41, +0.35% vs the prior close of $68.17. Day range $67.29–$68.79, opened at $68.22.
- Volume was 603.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 792.65K.
- Price is -1.3% vs its 50-day average ($69.29) and -10.0% vs its 200-day average ($76.05).
- 52-week range $57.63–$109.86; today's close sits at 21% of that range, 37.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — BFAM dips 2.5% to $68.17
- Closed at $68.17, -2.47% vs the prior close of $69.90. Day range $68.13–$70.89, opened at $69.90.
- Volume was 644.90K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 799.07K.
- Price is -1.8% vs its 50-day average ($69.43) and -10.6% vs its 200-day average ($76.21).
- 52-week range $57.63–$109.86; today's close sits at 20% of that range, 37.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — BFAM rises 0.6% to $69.90, a 1-month high, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $69.90, +0.65% vs the prior close of $69.45. Day range $69.53–$70.49, opened at $69.73.
- Volume was 551.20K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 809.84K.
- Price is +0.4% vs its 50-day average ($69.60) and -8.5% vs its 200-day average ($76.38).
- 52-week range $57.63–$109.86; today's close sits at 23% of that range, 36.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — BFAM rises 0.8% to $69.45, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $69.45, +0.81% vs the prior close of $68.89. Day range $68.66–$69.79, opened at $68.89.
- Volume was 581.10K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 816.72K.
- Price is -0.3% vs its 50-day average ($69.69) and -9.2% vs its 200-day average ($76.53).
- 52-week range $57.63–$109.86; today's close sits at 23% of that range, 36.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 8, 2026 — BFAM jumps 3.1% to $68.89, a 1-month high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $68.89, +3.07% vs the prior close of $66.84. Day range $67.11–$69.88, opened at $67.11.
- Volume was 926.00K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 816.68K.
- Price is -1.4% vs its 50-day average ($69.86) and -10.2% vs its 200-day average ($76.69).
- 52-week range $57.63–$109.86; today's close sits at 22% of that range, 37.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 7, 2026 — BFAM rises 0.6% to $66.84
- Closed at $66.84, +0.63% vs the prior close of $66.42. Day range $65.70–$67.28, opened at $66.79.
- Volume was 624.20K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 823.77K.
- Price is -4.7% vs its 50-day average ($70.14) and -13.0% vs its 200-day average ($76.85).
- 52-week range $57.63–$109.86; today's close sits at 18% of that range, 39.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — BFAM jumps 3.4% to $66.42
- Closed at $66.42, +3.44% vs the prior close of $64.21. Day range $63.73–$66.54, opened at $64.46.
- Volume was 656.90K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 827.99K.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($70.41) and -13.8% vs its 200-day average ($77.03).
- 52-week range $57.63–$109.86; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 39.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — BFAM ends flat (-0.1%) to $64.21
- Closed at $64.21, -0.08% vs the prior close of $64.26. Day range $63.83–$65.04, opened at $64.10.
- Volume was 679.70K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 825.95K.
- Price is -9.1% vs its 50-day average ($70.64) and -16.9% vs its 200-day average ($77.22).
- 52-week range $57.63–$109.86; today's close sits at 13% of that range, 41.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — BFAM dips 0.9% to $64.26
- Closed at $64.26, -0.88% vs the prior close of $64.83. Day range $64.05–$65.00, opened at $64.83.
- Volume was 597.50K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 828.28K.
- Price is -9.3% vs its 50-day average ($70.87) and -17.0% vs its 200-day average ($77.42).
- 52-week range $57.63–$109.86; today's close sits at 13% of that range, 41.5% below the 52-week high.
BFAM latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about BFAM in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Sep 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Tocio Mary Ann sold 6,000 shares at $72.65 (≈$435.90K) on Sep 2, 2026
- Tocio Mary Ann sold 6,000 shares at $72.65 (≈$435.90K) on Sep 2, 2026
- Tocio Mary Ann sold 6,000 shares at $72.65 (≈$435.90K) on Sep 2, 2026
- Tocio Mary Ann sold 6,000 shares at $72.65 (≈$435.90K) on Sep 2, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Burke Mary Lou sold 1,200 shares at $75.00 (≈$90.00K) on Sep 1, 2026
- Burke Mary Lou sold 1,200 shares at $75.00 (≈$90.00K) on Sep 1, 2026
- Burke Mary Lou sold 1,200 shares at $75.00 (≈$90.00K) on Sep 1, 2026
- Burke Mary Lou sold 1,200 shares at $75.00 (≈$90.00K) on Sep 1, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 2, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 1, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $779.18M (prior year $731.57M) (+6.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $40.63M (prior year $54.77M) (-25.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.79 (prior year $0.95) (-16.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 3 — New insider holdings
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Aug 4, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Burke Mary Lou sold 1,200 shares at $75.57 (≈$90.68K) on Aug 3, 2026
- Burke Mary Lou sold 1,200 shares at $75.57 (≈$90.68K) on Aug 3, 2026
- Burke Mary Lou sold 1,200 shares at $75.57 (≈$90.68K) on Aug 3, 2026
- Burke Mary Lou sold 1,200 shares at $75.57 (≈$90.68K) on Aug 3, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Jul 31, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade BFAM
- Last results release: Jul 30, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 5, 2026, Feb 12, 2026, Oct 30, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 29, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.56% (largest 3.6%).
- Liquidity: about 766.37K shares (≈$54.53M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $71.15 vs a range of $57.63–$109.86 (26% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 20 sales; latest: Mary Ann Tocio sold 6,000 shares on Sep 2, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Jul 30, 2026; 8-K Jun 3, 2026.
- Share count: 48.64M shares outstanding (Jul 27, 2026), -14.5% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Services-Child Day Care Services.
BFAM market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 71.46 | 72.01 | 70.21 | 71.15 | 667.12K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 69.88 | 71.60 | 69.65 | 70.42 | 534.20K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 68.22 | 68.79 | 67.29 | 68.41 | 603.00K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 69.90 | 70.89 | 68.13 | 68.17 | 644.90K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 69.73 | 70.49 | 69.53 | 69.90 | 551.20K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 68.89 | 69.79 | 68.66 | 69.45 | 581.10K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 67.11 | 69.88 | 67.11 | 68.89 | 926.00K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 66.79 | 67.28 | 65.70 | 66.84 | 624.20K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 64.46 | 66.54 | 63.73 | 66.42 | 656.90K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 64.10 | 65.04 | 63.83 | 64.21 | 679.70K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 64.83 | 65.00 | 64.05 | 64.26 | 597.50K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 64.39 | 66.11 | 64.25 | 64.83 | 639.10K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 63.95 | 64.34 | 63.37 | 63.72 | 682.70K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 64.19 | 64.66 | 62.99 | 63.79 | 836.00K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 65.49 | 65.49 | 63.66 | 63.73 | 754.80K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 66.04 | 66.66 | 65.44 | 65.86 | 841.40K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 66.88 | 67.60 | 65.58 | 66.34 | 849.50K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 65.07 | 67.57 | 64.12 | 66.51 | 1.20M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 64.60 | 66.02 | 63.89 | 64.96 | 1.45M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 65.56 | 66.23 | 63.02 | 63.28 | 1.01M |
About Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Services-Child Day Care Services”. Its business address is in NEWTON, MA. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1437578.
BFAM board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence M Alleva | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Julie Atkinson | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Joshua Bekenstein | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Jordan Hitch | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Stephen Howard Kramer | CEO & President | Mar 5, 2026 |
| David H Lissy | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Laurel Richie | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Jennifer Schulz | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Mary Ann Tocio | Director | Sep 2, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth J Boland | Chief Financial Officer | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Mandy Berman | COO Back-Up and Ed Advisory | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Mary Lou Burke | COO North America Center Ops | Sep 2, 2026 |
| John Guy Casagrande | General Counsel and Secretary | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Jason Janoff | Chief Accounting Officer | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Stephen Howard Kramer | CEO & President | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Rosamund Marshall | Managing Director - Intl. | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Philip John Smith | Managing Director-UK & Europe | Aug 4, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Mary Ann Tocio | Sale | 6,000 | $72.65 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Mary Ann Tocio | Sale | 6,000 | $72.65 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Mary Ann Tocio | Sale | 6,000 | $72.65 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Mary Ann Tocio | Sale | 6,000 | $72.65 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Mary Lou Burke | Sale | 1,200 | $75.00 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Mary Lou Burke | Sale | 1,200 | $75.00 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Mary Lou Burke | Sale | 1,200 | $75.00 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Mary Lou Burke | Sale | 1,200 | $75.00 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Mary Lou Burke | Sale | 1,200 | $75.57 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Mary Lou Burke | Sale | 1,200 | $75.57 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Mary Lou Burke | Sale | 1,200 | $75.57 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Mary Lou Burke | Sale | 1,200 | $75.57 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Mary Lou Burke | Sale | 500 | $80.00 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Mary Lou Burke | Sale | 500 | $80.00 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Mary Lou Burke | Sale | 500 | $80.00 |
BFAM financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $2.93B | $193.12M | 3.36 | $350.73M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $2.69B | $140.19M | 2.40 | $337.46M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $2.42B | $74.22M | 1.28 | $256.14M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $2.02B | $80.64M | 1.37 | $188.47M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.76B | $70.46M | 1.15 | $227.25M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $3.79B, total liabilities $2.85B, cash $163.69M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
BFAM earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $77.95 |
| May 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $81.57 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $81.83 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $92.28 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $113.10 |
| May 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $126.82 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $118.99 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $132.83 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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