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KLC Stock Chart & Stats
$5.28
$0.17(3.22%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$5.28
$0.17(3.22%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.75 - $7.68
Previous Close$5.55
Volume751.67K
Average Volume (3M)1.07M
Market Cap
$309.33M
Enterprise Value$2.92K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$173.71M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.51B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.39
Next Earnings
Nov 25, 2026EPS Estimate
>-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-3.98
Shares Outstanding118,517,040
10 Day Avg. Volume626,746
30 Day Avg. Volume1,072,223
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.20
Price to Book (P/B)0.65
Price to Sales (P/S)0.18
P/FCF Ratio4.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$4.20Price Target Upside-20.45% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.71B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Tuition Revenue And Employer-supported CareRecurring tuition supports revenue visibility, while employer-supported care broadens customer channels and embeds KinderCare in workforce-benefit programs. This mix can improve retention and diversify demand beyond individual household decisions over time.
Strong Growth In Champions And Adjacent ProgramsSustained double-digit Champions growth and expansion across 85 sites indicate a scalable growth platform outside the pressured core centers. Momentum in Learning Adventures and Creme further supports product and geographic diversification.
Positive Operating Cash Flow And Improved Free Cash FlowPositive operating cash flow despite reported losses provides financial support for ongoing operations and investment. The TTM free-cash-flow rebound and Q2 cash generation offer a meaningful cushion, although consistency still needs to improve.
Bears Say
Occupancy And Enrollment DeteriorationLower occupancy and enrollment weaken the economics of a center-based model because fixed facility and staffing costs are spread across fewer children. Persistent pressure could limit pricing power, reduce revenue density, and delay margin recovery.
Revenue Decline And Sustained Margin CompressionThe shift from prior profitability to sizable losses, combined with a sharp gross-margin decline, signals pressure from weaker mix, occupancy, pricing, or costs. A durable recovery requires stabilizing demand and restoring operating leverage.
High Leverage And Near-term Optimization Cash CostsHigh debt relative to equity leaves limited flexibility if operating results remain weak. At the same time, closures and lease exits consume cash and create a temporary revenue headwind, increasing execution risk before expected savings arrive.
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 $7.68 in the past 12 months.
What is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s market cap?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s market cap is $309.33M.
When is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 25, 2026 which is in 91 days.
How were KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s earnings last quarter?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.099 by -$0.019.
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 118,517,040 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 $0.08 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.099. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -46.17%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KinderCare Learning Companies Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KLC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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KinderCare Learning Companies Inc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$4.20 (-20.45% Downside)
$4.20 (-20.45% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KLC Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-61.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-10.21%
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 community-based early childhood education services for infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten students; and customized family care benefits for organizations, including care for young children on or near the site where their parents work, tuition benefits, and backup care under the KinderCare Learning Centers (KCLC) and Crème School brands. It also provides before-and after-school programs, including summer camp programs for preschool and school-age children under the Champions brand. The company was formerly known as KC Holdco, LLC and changed its name to KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. in January 2022. KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
KLC Company Deck
KLC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: clear operational progress in targeted growth areas (Champions, Learning Adventures, Creme, employer partnerships), solid liquidity and quarter cash generation, alongside meaningful near-term financial headwinds from enrollment pressure, lower occupancy, and one-time and timing costs from an accelerated footprint optimization program. Management emphasized longer-term benefits from consolidations and targeted investments but expects 2026 profitability and free cash flow to be weighed down in the near term.View all KLC earnings summariesKLC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$4.20
▼(-20.45% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.54% Insiders
7.08% Mutual Funds
74.11% Other Institutional Investors
13.42% Public Companies and
Individual Investors