Compared to Estimates, Bright Horizons (BFAM) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) reported revenue of $674.15 million for Q4 2024, marking a year-over-year increase of 9.5$0.98, up from $0.83 a year ago, representing a surprise of 7.69$0.91 [1] Revenue Breakdown - Full service center-based child care revenue was $484.50 million, slightly below the average estimate of$485.72 million, with a year-over-year change of +8.4% [4] - Educational advisory and other services generated $32.48 million, exceeding the average estimate of$31.98 million, but reflecting a year-over-year decline of 4.3% [4] - Back-up care revenue reached $157.17 million, surpassing the average estimate of$152.22 million, with a year-over-year increase of 16.8% [4] Operational Performance - Adjusted income from operations for full service center-based child care was $17.20 million, below the average estimate of$18.14 million [4] - Adjusted income from operations for educational advisory and other services was $9.53 million, exceeding the average estimate of$7.28 million [4] - Adjusted income from operations for back-up care was $52.63 million, surpassing the average estimate of$49.35 million [4] Stock Performance - Bright Horizons shares have returned +2.1% over the past month, compared to a +3.9% change in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]