Bright Horizons Family Solutions vs H&R Block
H&R Block is the larger business, with $3.95bn of revenue in fiscal 2026 against $2.93bn for Bright Horizons Family Solutions (1.3 times as much). Bright Horizons Family Solutions grew faster (9.2% against 4.9%). H&R Block kept more of each dollar of sales as profit: a net margin of 18.6% against 6.6%.
| Latest fiscal year | Bright Horizons Family SolutionsBFAM, 2025 | H&R BlockHRB, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.93bn | $3.95bn |
| Revenue growth | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| Net income | $193m | $734m |
| Operating margin | — | — |
| Net margin | 6.6% | 18.6% |
| Return on equity | 14.8% | — |
| Free cash flow | $259m | $756m |
| Cash | $140m | $959m |
| Total debt | $947m | $1.49bn |
| Debt to equity | — | 1269.5% |
| Dividend per share | — | $1.68 |
| Dividend yield | — | 3.1% |
| Share buybacks | $225m | — |
| Employees | 32,200 | 4,600 |
| Market value | $2.57bn | $6.94bn |
| Price vs our value range | Below our value range | Below our value range |
| Moat score | 49 (Moderate) | 84 (Strong) |
| Insider trades, 12 months | 0 buys, 4 sales | 0 buys, 3 sales |