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BFAM reported Third Quarter 2026 results. The stock moved -17.9% on the print.
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) Q3 FY2026 earnings

October 30, 2026 · SharpeIQ Research Desk

Reported results

  • GAAP revenue was $841.5 million in the third quarter of 2026, an increase of 5% compared to $802.8 million in the third quarter of 2025.
  • GAAP loss from operations was $187.1 million for the third quarter of 2026 compared to GAAP income from operations of $120.8 million in the prior year period.
  • GAAP net loss was $230.7 million, with diluted loss per common share of $4.76, compared to GAAP net income of $78.6 million in the third quarter of 2025.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA* increased 5% to $163.3 million for the third quarter of 2026.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted income from operations* increased 5% to $130.2 million for the third quarter of 2026.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted net income* was $87.5 million, and diluted adjusted earnings per common share* was $1.80.

Guidance

  • For fiscal year 2026, the company expects revenue to be approximately $3.07 billion.
  • For fiscal year 2026, diluted adjusted earnings per common share is expected to be in the range of $4.98 to $5.03.

Notes

Third quarter 2026 results were impacted by a goodwill impairment loss of $290.0 million within international full service operations.

Price and volatility reaction

The stock moved -17.9% on the print. No front-expiry chain was on file, so there is no straddle expected move. 30-day ATM implied volatility moved -13.5 vol points across the event (constant-maturity series — not the front-week crush).

MeasureValueBasis
Close before release66.982026-10-29
Close after release54.982026-10-30
Realised move-17.9%close to close
30d ATM IV change-13.5 vol ptsconstant-maturity series, not the front expiry
Price and volatility reaction. Closes either side of the release. No front-expiry chain on file for a straddle expected move. SharpeIQ — listed option chain and price_history

Source

The figures above come from the earnings release the company filed with the SEC on 2026-10-29 (8-K, Item 2.02). Read the original filing on sec.gov.

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