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KinderCare Learning Companies Inc (KLC)
NYSE:KLC
KLC Stock Chart & Stats
$4.67
$0.12(0.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.67
$0.12(0.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.61 - $21.18
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.77K
Average Volume (3M)715.40K
Market Cap
$552.55M
Enterprise Value$1.96B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$174.73M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.60B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Mar 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.13
Shares Outstanding118,318,560
10 Day Avg. Volume990,033
30 Day Avg. Volume715,397
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.09
Price to Book (P/B)1.98
Price to Sales (P/S)0.64
P/FCF Ratio-104.31
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.55
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.73
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.27
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.46
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.70Price Target Upside22.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.75B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Funding Reallocation BenefitAnalyst suggests KLC may benefit if public funding is redistributed away from centers flagged for fraud and if greater voucher flexibility directs more enrollments toward compliant providers.
GuidanceAnalyst notes that conservative guidance reduces the risk of an unexpected downside surprise and can help stabilize investor expectations following prior guidance cuts.
Valuation DiscountAnalyst argues KLC is trading at a material valuation discount to peers—implying potential upside if operating performance and sentiment improve.
Bears Say
Enrollment DeteriorationAnalyst observes weaker enrollment that prompted management to lower guidance, resulting in declining revenue and earnings and indicating persistent demand headwinds.
Fraud And Funding FreezesAnalyst highlights that videos and reports alleging widespread fraud led to federal and state funding freezes, creating acute funding uncertainty for childcare operators.
Margin PressureAnalyst warns that slower revenue growth combined with a high fixed cost base is likely to compress margins and materially reduce profitability even with modest top‑line weakness.
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 $3.61 and its highest was $21.18 in the past 12 months.
What is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s market cap?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s market cap is $552.55M.
When is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 19, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s earnings last quarter?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc released its earnings results on Nov 12, 2025. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.124 by $0.006.
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 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does KinderCare Learning Companies Inc have?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc has 118,318,560 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 $0.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.124. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -19.2%.
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$5.70 (22.06% Upside)
$5.70 (22.06% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KLC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 134.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.7%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-76.85%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-11.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.32%
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
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted steady revenue growth driven by successful expansion in the Champions program and employer partnerships. However, challenges with enrollment, occupancy rates, and subsidy business headwinds pressured margins and net income. While operational improvements were noted, current economic conditions and subsidy rate reductions posed significant obstacles.View all KLC earnings summariesKLC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.70
▲(22.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
4.32% Insiders
8.50% Mutual Funds
76.57% Other Institutional Investors
6.31% Public Companies and
Individual Investors