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KinderCare Learning Companies Inc (KLC)
NYSE:KLC
KLC Stock Chart & Stats
$4.49
$0.12(0.66%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.49
$0.12(0.66%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.61 - $21.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume48.77K
Average Volume (3M)705.06K
Market Cap
$531.25M
Enterprise Value$3.17B
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. Volume563,222
30 Day Avg. Volume705,061
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)1.98
Price to Sales (P/S)0.64
P/FCF Ratio-104.31
Enterprise Value/Market Cap5.96
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.18
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.28
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.87
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.75Price Target Upside28.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.63
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.76B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulatory Funding ReallocationRedistribution of childcare funding away from noncompliant centers toward providers that meet regulations, combined with greater voucher flexibility, could increase stable reimbursement and boost revenue for compliant operators.
Undervalued Core BusinessThe company's underlying business fundamentals imply a higher intrinsic value than current market pricing, creating upside if clearer growth drivers are articulated.
Valuation GapAnalyst's observation that KLC trades well below comparable services peers suggests potential for a market rerating if operational stability and enrollment trends show improvement.
Bears Say
Enrollment And Occupancy DeteriorationDeclining enrollment, weaker occupancy and softer pricing expectations are pressuring revenue growth and increasing the likelihood of margin compression given a high fixed-cost base.
Fraud And Regulatory ScrutinyEvidence that subsidy funds may have gone to empty or inactive sites has led to funding freezes and heightened oversight, raising the risk of further government actions that could disrupt revenue.
Guidance Cuts And Delayed RecoveryReduced revenue and profitability guidance, paired with management's view that normal growth may not resume until fiscal year 2027, signal a prolonged recovery and greater uncertainty for near-term earnings.
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 $21.49 in the past 12 months.
What is KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s market cap?
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc’s market cap is $531.25M.
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 64 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:
$5.75 (28.06% Upside)
$5.75 (28.06% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KLC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 134.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-75.76%
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
$5.75
▲(28.06% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
4.32% Insiders
10.93% Mutual Funds
76.57% Other Institutional Investors
3.73% Public Companies and
Individual Investors