Bright Horizons Family Solutions Hits New 52-Week Low at $102.17

Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 102.17 as of October 6, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap company, which operates within the miscellaneous industry. Over the past year, Bright Horizons has experienced a performance drop of 4.43%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 17.82%.
Despite the recent price decline, the company has reported positive results over the last five consecutive quarters, showcasing a robust operating cash flow of USD 332.09 million and a notable net profit growth of 72.93%, reaching USD 90.47 million. The return on capital employed (ROCE) stands at 12.70%, indicating effective capital utilization, although the stock's valuation appears high with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 45.00.

With a market capitalization of USD 6,623 million, Bright Horizons maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57 and a price-to-book ratio of 4.73. However, the stock has underperformed the market significantly, generating negative returns of 21.24% over the past year, while its profits have surged by 175%. The company’s institutional holdings are notably high at 100%, reflecting strong confidence from larger investors.