KinderCare Learning Companies Inc (KLC)
NYSE:KLC
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KLC Stock Chart & Stats
$3.09
$0.12(0.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$3.09
$0.12(0.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.75 - $13.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.77K
Average Volume (3M)1.75M
Market Cap
$471.34M
Enterprise Value$2.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$133.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.53B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.56
Next Earnings
May 19, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.95
Shares Outstanding118,428,300
10 Day Avg. Volume1,133,376
30 Day Avg. Volume1,747,071
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.00
Price to Book (P/B)0.65
Price to Sales (P/S)0.18
P/FCF Ratio4.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap6.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.05
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.30
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3.00Price Target Upside-2.91% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.75B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings And MarginsAdjusted EBITDA exceeded analyst expectations due to stronger operating margins and the benefit of an extra billing week, indicating resilient core profitability.
Operational TurnaroundManagement's plan for targeted center closures and director incentive programs is designed to improve underperforming locations and enhance operational efficiency.
Scale AdvantageLeading market share as the largest U.S. private childcare provider supports recruiting teachers and attracting families, helping stabilize enrollment trends.
Bears Say
Enrollment SoftnessOngoing enrollment weakness and declining occupancy across age cohorts are lowering utilization and directly pressuring revenue generation.
Guidance And LeverageA reduced starting enrollment base amplifies deleveraging pressures and can force lower revenue and earnings guidance, weakening profitability.
Industry HeadwindsAffordability pressures, rising competition from higher-quality operators, a declining birth rate, and expanding public childcare options threaten long-term demand for private providers.
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc News
KLC FAQ
What was KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc lowest stock price was $1.75 and its highest was $13.88 in the past 12 months.
What is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s market cap?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s market cap is $471.34M.
When is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 19, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s earnings last quarter?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc released its earnings results on Mar 12, 2026. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.03.
Is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does KinderCare Learning Companies Inc pay dividends?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s EPS estimate?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s EPS estimate is >-0.01.
How many shares outstanding does KinderCare Learning Companies Inc have?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc has 118,428,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc reported an EPS of $0.12 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.09. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -42.647%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KinderCare Learning Companies Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KLC
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KinderCare Learning Companies Inc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$3.00 (-2.91% Downside)
$3.00 (-2.91% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KLC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 18.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-72.55%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-12.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. provides early childhood education and care services in the United States. The company offers infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and before- and after-school programs in various categories comprising community-based and employer-sponsored early childhood education and care, and before- and after-school educational services. As of October 2, 2021, it served children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age through 1,490 early childhood education centers with a licensed capacity of 195,000 and contracts for approximately 650 before-and after-school sites in 40 states and the District of Columbia. The company was founded in 1969 and is based in Portland, Oregon.
KLC Company Deck
KLC Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: financial and operational stability signals (improved SG&A, lower interest expense, free cash flow funding acquisitions, Champions and B2B momentum, Opportunity Region progress, and leadership actions) were offset by persistent enrollment softness, meaningful occupancy declines, a large non-cash goodwill impairment producing net losses, and materially lower 2026 profitability guidance driven by deleveraging and grant normalization. Management outlined clear initiatives to drive enrollment and execution but acknowledged that near-term results will be pressured.View all KLC earnings summariesKLC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$3.00
▼(-2.91% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.40% Insiders
5.52% Mutual Funds
0.08% Other Institutional Investors
89.21% Public Companies and
Individual Investors