Bright Horizons Family Solutions Shines in Q2 2026: Strong Revenue Growth, Increased Efficiency, and Expanding Ecosystem
New York, NY - Bright Horizons Family Solutions, a leading provider of family-focused solutions for employers, announced strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The company's revenue expanded by 7% to $779 million, with growth across both Back-up Care and full service segments.
This significant increase in revenue is a testament to the strength and durability of Bright Horizons' employer-sponsored model, as well as the value of its differentiated portfolio of care and education solutions. CEO Stephen Kramer praised the company's performance, stating that 'our results reinforce the strength and durability of our employer-sponsored model and the value of our differentiated portfolio of care and education solutions.'
One of the key drivers of Bright Horizons' growth is its Back-up Care segment, which saw a 19% increase in revenue to $194 million in the quarter. This acceleration from 12% growth in the first quarter demonstrates the company's ability to deepen penetration within existing clients, expand its ecosystem of care and education solutions, and win new logos.
The company's focus on delivering quality care with ease, reliability, and scale has driven deeper engagement among families and is a true competitive advantage. As Kramer noted, 'Our ability to deliver quality care with this level of ease, reliability, and scale drives deeper engagement and is a true competitive advantage.'
In addition to its strong revenue growth, Bright Horizons also reported improved operating efficiency across both segments, leading to margin expansion. The company's adjusted EPS increased 20% to $1.28, beating expectations.
The company's expanding ecosystem of care and education solutions is another key highlight from the quarter. Employer camps have become a natural extension of how Bright Horizons supports clients to address their evolving workforce needs. This summer, the company expanded its on-site Steve & Kate's camp for AT&T to its Atlanta campus, building on last year's successful pilot at its Dallas headquarters.
Overall, Bright Horizons' Q2 2026 results demonstrate the company's strong position in the market and its ability to deliver value to clients through its unique delivery capabilities and client relationships.
