BFAMMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

Bright Horizons reported strong profitability improvements with net income growing substantially and operating income expanding meaningfully year-over-year.

The company demonstrated solid operational execution with improved margins driving bottom-line growth that outpaced revenue expansion. However, the notable increase in current liabilities alongside higher cash balances suggests potential working capital pressures or increased operational obligations that warrant monitoring.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

BFAM's financial performance showed healthy momentum with net income growing substantially and operating income expanding meaningfully, while gross profit grew at a more modest pace. The balance sheet reflects increased liquidity with cash and equivalents rising 27% and deposits growing notably, though current liabilities also increased by 24%. Overall, the metrics suggest improving operational efficiency and profitability, though investors should monitor the working capital dynamics given the current liability growth.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Total Deposits
Balance Sheet
+67.7%
$3.1M$5.2M

Deposits grew 67.7% — expanding customer base or increased trust in the institution.

Net Income
P&L
+37.8%
$140.2M$193.1M

Net income grew 37.8% — bottom-line growth signals improving overall business health.

Operating Income
P&L
+27.6%
$246.6M$314.7M

Operating income improving — cost discipline or growing revenue base absorbing fixed costs.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+27%
$110.3M$140.1M

Cash grew 27% — improving liquidity position supports investment and shareholder returns.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+24%
$779.4M$966.2M

Current liabilities rose 24% — increased short-term obligations, watch current ratio.

Gross Profit
P&L
+12.5%
$619.6M$697.2M

Gross profit expanding — improving pricing power or product mix shift toward higher-margin offerings.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-26
PRIOR — 2025-02-27
ADDED
As of February 13, 2026, there were 55,113,645 shares of the registrant s common stock outstanding.
PART I In this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.
Business Our Company For 40 years, Bright Horizons has been a champion for working families designing and delivering innovative education and care solutions.
We are a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, comprehensive back-up care solutions and educational advisory services.
Our offerings support both working families and employers workforce strategies by supporting their employees across life and career stages, and improving employee recruitment, engagement, productivity, retention, and career advancement.
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REMOVED
As of February 14, 2025, there were 57,354,223 shares of the registrant s common stock outstanding.
Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Business Our Company For more than 35 years, Bright Horizons has been a champion for working families designing and delivering innovative education and care solutions.
We are a leading provider of high-quality early education and child care, family care solutions, and workforce education services that are designed to help working families and client employees thrive personally and professionally.
These benefits help employers support their employees across life and career stages and improve recruitment, employee engagement, productivity, retention, and career advancement.
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