BFAM Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$160.00
85.87% Upside
Mean Price Target
$117.42
36.4% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$96.00
11.52% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
BFAM Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, BFAM (NYSE: BFAM) reported an actual EPS of $1.57 for the quarter ending on Oct 30, 2025, compared to an estimated $1.32, resulting in a 18.94% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 31, 2025), BFAM recorded an actual EPS of $1.07 with a 7.00% surprise. See BFAM's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
BFAM has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 30, 2025 showing a 18.94% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 31, 2025 recorded a 7.00% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | 1.57 | 1.32 | +18.94% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 1.07 | 1 | +7.00% |
| May 05, 2025 | 0.77 | 0.63 | +22.22% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 0.98 | 0.91 | +7.69% |
| Nov 04, 2024 | 2.65 | 1.06 | +150.00% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | 0.88 | 0.73 | +20.55% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BFAM stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given BFAM stock an average recommendation of
Hold. 12 analysts have given their ratings
to BFAM out of which
2 analysts have given strong buy call,
1 analysts have given buy call,
4 analysts rate it hold,
5 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$117.42 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 36.4% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for BFAM highest price target?
Analysts suggest BFAM's stock price would rise to a high of $160.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for BFAM over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the BFAM stock price could move to $96.00.
What is the average target price for BFAM?
BFAM stock has an average analyst estimate of $117.42.
At its current price, how far is BFAM from its average target price?
BFAM shares are currently trading 36.4% above this price target.
What were BFAM’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.57 versus consensus estimates of $1.32, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $2.65.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
BFAM's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.12 and $15.25 for the whole year.
What has BFAM's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 18.87% EPS growth for BFAM in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -4.67% in the past five years.