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Bright Horizons
🇺🇸 NYSE:BFAM
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Dec 31, 2024

Bright Horizons Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Bright Horizons reported strong revenue and income growth in Q4 2024, driven by increased enrollment and higher utilization of back-up care services.

Key Takeaways

Bright Horizons saw a 10% year-over-year revenue increase in Q4 2024, reaching $674,146,000. Net income surged by 427% to $29,123,000, while EPS grew by 456%. Operating income rose significantly, driven by increased demand for back-up care and higher tuition rates.

Revenue increased by 10% YoY, reaching $674,146,000.

Net income saw a substantial 427% YoY growth.

Operating income improved due to higher back-up care utilization and tuition increases.

The company ended Q4 2024 with $110,327,000 in cash and cash equivalents.

Total Revenue
$674M
Previous year: $616M
+9.5%
EPS
$0.98
Previous year: $0.83
+18.1%
Gross Margin
20.84%
Previous year: 18.82%
+10.7%
Operating Margin
7.16%
Previous year: 4.59%
+56.0%
Gross Profit
$141M
Previous year: $107M
+30.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$110M
Previous year: $71.6M
+54.2%

Bright Horizons Revenue

Bright Horizons EPS

Bright Horizons Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Bright Horizons expects continued revenue growth in 2025, with a forecasted range of $2.85B to $2.9B. The company projects adjusted EPS between $3.95 and $4.15, supported by strong demand in back-up care and enrollment growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected revenue growth of 6% YoY in 2025.
  • Strong demand for back-up care services projected to continue.
  • Enrollment and tuition price increases to drive revenue growth.
  • Operating efficiency improvements to support margin expansion.
  • Strategic investments in early education centers to enhance service offerings.

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential labor cost increases could impact profitability.
  • Regulatory challenges in child care sector may pose risks.
  • Macroeconomic uncertainty could affect discretionary spending on child care services.
  • Foreign exchange fluctuations may impact international operations.
  • Competition in the child care industry remains strong.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income