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KinderCare Learning Companies Inc (KLC)
NYSE:KLC
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KLC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.75 - $29.89
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.77K
Average Volume (3M)839.99K
Market Cap
$846.94M
Enterprise Value$3.58B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$119.03M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.47B
Price to Earnings (P/E)35.8
Beta1.06
Next Earnings
Nov 19, 2025EPS Estimate
0.13Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.22
Shares Outstanding118,123,100
10 Day Avg. Volume1,619,385
30 Day Avg. Volume839,987
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)N/A
P/FCF RatioN/A
Enterprise Value/Market Cap4.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.33
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.81
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.75
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.06Price Target Upside77.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Expansion StrategyKinderCare expects to continue its center expansion strategy with acquisitions and new center openings without heavily relying on debt, improving its financial flexibility.
Market PositionAs the largest childcare provider in the U.S., KLC should benefit from this scale in such areas as recruiting teachers and children.
Tax IncentivesThe 45F tax credit is seen as a potential positive for the industry and particularly beneficial for KLC.
Bears Say
Enrollment DeclineThe enrollment decline was worse than expected and management attributed it to center level and local market specific with more support and action needed with a March restructuring in place.
Financial PerformanceKLC's results were considered disappointing as enrollment was lighter-than-expected, leading to a revenue, EBITDA, and EPS miss.
Market TrendsEnrollment challenges are seen across the child care industry, reflected by delayed start dates for new families.
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 $6.75 and its highest was $29.89 in the past 12 months.
What is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s market cap?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s market cap is $846.94M.
When is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 19, 2025 which is in 88 days.
How were KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s earnings last quarter?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc released its earnings results on Aug 12, 2025. The company reported $0.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.256 by -$0.036.
Is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 0.13.
How many shares outstanding does KinderCare Learning Companies Inc have?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc has 118,123,100 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 $0.22 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.256. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -22.324%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KinderCare Learning Companies Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KLC
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$12.06 (77.61% Upside)
$12.06 (77.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KLC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 100.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-10.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.34%
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
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
KinderCare's earnings call reflects a mixed performance with some notable achievements in revenue growth, legislative support, and B2B partnerships. However, the company faced challenges in enrollment and occupancy, with significant declines affecting overall performance. While legislative changes may provide future benefits, current occupancy challenges pose immediate concerns.View all KLC earnings summariesKLC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$12.06
▲(77.61% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
4.22% Insiders
8.73% Mutual Funds
73.08% Other Institutional Investors
10.26% Public Companies and
Individual Investors