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 - $10.76
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.77K
Average Volume (3M)1.07M
Market Cap
$472.53M
Enterprise Value$1.93B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$132.87M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.53B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.47
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-3.58
Shares Outstanding118,428,300
10 Day Avg. Volume626,746
30 Day Avg. Volume1,072,223
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.19
Price to Book (P/B)0.65
Price to Sales (P/S)0.18
P/FCF Ratio4.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap4.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.70
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-9.40
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.24Price Target Upside37.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.71B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating cash flow (~$171M TTM) and positive free cash flow (~$36M TTM) show the core business converts revenue into cash. Over 2–6 months this supports working capital, targeted capex (~5% of revenue) and interest coverage, giving operational flexibility despite earnings volatility.
Revenue Growth & DiversificationSolid TTM revenue growth (+15.7%) and outsized expansion in Champions/B2B (management cites ~70% Champions growth and ~17% quarter revenue growth) indicate structural demand diversification. Growing before/after-school and employer-contracted channels reduces reliance on core ECE tuition and supports more stable recurring sales.
Management Execution & GuidanceManagement raised adjusted EBITDA guidance and is executing targeted marketing that lifted inquiries ~15% and early conversions. Coupled with portfolio optimization, these durable operational actions and credible guidance improvements suggest management can incrementally restore occupancy and margin leverage over the medium term if trends persist.
Bears Say
High LeverageA debt-heavy capital structure (~$1.61B debt vs ~$471M equity) leaves limited financial flexibility. Over 2–6 months this raises refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity, constrains investment or M&A optionality, and increases default risk if operating cash flow weakens or occupancy fails to recover.
Deteriorated ProfitabilityA large TTM net loss (~$423.9M) and compressed gross and EBITDA margins reflect weaker unit economics. Sustained negative profitability undermines retained earnings and return generation, limiting the company’s capacity to deleverage or fund growth internally without relying on external financing or asset sales.
Occupancy, Subsidy & Labor ConstraintsStructural occupancy weakness (same-center 66%, down 310 bps YoY), lower subsidy reimbursements in some states, and rigid teacher-to-student ratios limit operating leverage. These durable constraints impede margin recovery and mean profitability hinges on sustained enrollment gains or policy shifts rather than short-term cost cuts.
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 $10.76 in the past 12 months.
What is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s market cap?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s market cap is $472.53M.
When is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s earnings last quarter?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.008 by $0.048.
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 0.1.
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 $0.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.008. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.009%.
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:
$4.24 (37.31% Upside)
$4.24 (37.31% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KLC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-61.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-55.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. delivers early childhood education and childcare solutions across the United States. The company's diverse offerings encompass programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, alongside before- and after-school services. These are provided through both community-based facilities and employer-sponsored initiatives. As of October 2, 2021, KinderCare's operations spanned 1,490 early childhood education centers, with a licensed capacity to serve 195,000 children, in addition to approximately 650 contracted before- and after-school locations. These services cater to children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old and are available in 40 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
KLC Company Deck
KLC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced encouraging operational signs—targeted marketing lifts (+15% in targeted inquiries), early conversion improvements, strong Champions and B2B momentum, tightened portfolio actions and raised adjusted EBITDA guidance—against significant near-term financial and operational pressures: enrollment down ~3%, same-center occupancy down 310 bps YoY, sharply lower adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net income versus prior year, and a large noncash impairment driving a reported net loss. Management expressed confidence in execution and the back-half recovery but acknowledged that meaningful margin recovery depends on occupancy improvement and the outcome of portfolio optimization.View all KLC earnings summariesKLC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$4.24
▲(37.31% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
2.49% Insiders
7.62% Mutual Funds
74.14% Other Institutional Investors
12.96% Public Companies and
Individual Investors