Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for BFAM — the calendar windows where Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. has historically tended to rise or fall, with the win rate (how often it repeated) and average return for each, based on the last 10 years of price history.
BFAM seasonality at a glance
Over the last 10 years, BFAM's strongest seasonal window has been Jan 15 – Feb 4: it ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +3.59% across a 20-day hold. On the weak side, BFAM has historically declined between Mar 2 – Mar 22, falling in 8 of 10 years (average -5.33%).
In total, our analysis finds 757 recurring seasonal windows for Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. — 473 bullish and 284 bearish. The next high-win-rate window, Aug 4 – Aug 14, opens in 8 days. These figures describe historical behaviour only — not a forecast.
BFAM's upcoming & recent seasonal patterns
Holding period:10-day20-day30-dayOrdered by season — windows opening soon first, plus a couple of recently completed high-performers. Holding-period colors help you compare durations at a glance.
| Status | Seasonal window | Hold | Avg return | Win rate | This year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completedended 3d ago | Jul 14 – Jul 24 | 10d | +1.67% | 80% | +1.68% |
| Completedended 3d ago | Jun 24 – Jul 24 | 30d | +2.88% | 80% | +9.42% |
| Active30d left | Jul 27 – Aug 26 | 30d | +1.78% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 8d | Aug 4 – Aug 14 | 10d | +2.70% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 8d | Aug 4 – Aug 24 | 20d | +3.57% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 8d | Aug 4 – Sep 3 | 30d | +3.50% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 9d | Aug 5 – Aug 15 | 10d | +4.01% | 80% | — |
Win rate = how often the pattern repeated in the same direction. Average return = the mean move across all analysed years. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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BFAM seasonality FAQ
What has historically been the best month to buy BFAM stock?
Based on the last 10 years of price data, BFAM's strongest seasonal window starts in January: Jan 15 to Feb 4, which ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +3.59%. Past seasonal patterns do not guarantee future performance.
What is BFAM's strongest seasonal pattern?
BFAM's highest-win-rate pattern in our data is the Jan 15 – Feb 4 window (20-day hold): up in 10 of the last 10 years with an average move of +3.59%.
When has BFAM historically performed worst?
BFAM's weakest recurring window has been Mar 2 to Mar 22, declining in 8 of 10 years with an average return of -5.33%.
How reliable are BFAM's seasonal patterns?
Each BFAM pattern is scored by its historical win rate — the share of the last 10 years it repeated in the same direction. BFAM currently shows 757 recurring windows (473 bullish, 284 bearish). Seasonality describes historical tendencies only; it is not a prediction, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is BFAM stock seasonality?
Stock seasonality is the tendency of a stock to perform in a similar way during the same period each year. By analysing Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.'s price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where BFAM has repeatedly risen (bullish) or fallen (bearish). Each pattern is scored by its win rate and average return so you can judge how reliable and how strong it has been.
Seasonality is one input among many — it works best alongside your own research and risk management. Learn more in our guide to seasonal analysis and the tutorials.