AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM)

Bright Horizons swings to $230.7 million Q3 loss on $290.0 million goodwill impairment

Mixed Impact 4 of 5 earnings

Bright Horizons reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $841.5 million, up 5%, but a net loss of $230.7 million, driven mainly by a $290.0 million goodwill impairment tied to its international full service operations. The company also revised its 2026 guidance to about $3.07 billion in revenue and diluted adjusted earnings per share of $4.98 to $5.03, and director Mary Ann Tocio will retire effective December 1, 2026, with Seth Siegel joining the board on that date.

Key points

  • Q3 2026 revenue rose 5% to $841.5 million; net loss was $230.7 million, or $4.76 per diluted share, versus net income of $78.6 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, a year earlier
  • Diluted adjusted earnings per share rose 15% to $1.80; adjusted net income fell 3% to $87.5 million
  • Revised 2026 outlook: revenue of about $3.07 billion and diluted adjusted EPS of $4.98 to $5.03
  • Board changes: Mary Ann Tocio retires effective December 1, 2026; Seth Siegel appointed effective the same day and to the Audit Committee

The filing

CompanyBright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECOct 29, 2026, 4:13 PM ET
Accession number0001437578-26-000022

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations5.02 Director / Officer Change

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Written by AI on Nov 7, 2026, 11:18 PM ET, from this filing only.

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