KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. KLC

2.12 (0.08) (3.64%) as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$260.7M
P/E
0.0×
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Insider Decisions

Total buys 0.06
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — 1 — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — — — — —
Insider Ownership 74.73%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 260.74
Revenue 2,735.01
Net Income (471.23)
Free Cash Flow 81.11
Net Debt 752.01
Current Ratio 0.75
Debt/Equity 1.99
P/E ratio 0.00
P/S ratio 0.09
P/B ratio 0.54
Past 5Y EPS Growth (30.49%)
This Y EPS Growth (84.24%)
Next Y EPS Growth 93.94%
Next 5Y EPS Growth (16.72%)
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio —
Annual Dividend Rate —
Annual Dividend Yield —

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 156 62 133 174
Receivables 88 104 119 114
Inventory — — — —
Other — — — —
283 215 358 342
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 154 153 163 175
ST’ Debt 13 7 10 10
Other 100 81 116 57
427 413 485 459
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales — — 8.07%
Cash Flow — — (11.28%)
Earnings — — 0.00%
Book Value — — 0.00%

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 673 698 — — —
’25 668 700 677 688 2,733
’24 655 690 671 647 2,663
’23 — — 624 — 2,510
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 31 73 — — —
’25 98 35 101 4 239
’24 64 6 87 (41) 116
’23 — — 308 (4) 304
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1 45 — — —
’25 75 1 63 (28) 111
’24 42 (23) 45 (77) (14)
’23 — — 219 (43) 175
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (2.45) (0.07) — — —
’25 0.18 0.33 0.04 (1.50) (0.95)
’24 (0.02) 0.32 0.15 (1.17) (0.96)
’23 — — 0.18 — 1.13
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

3.5
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
— — — — — — — — 17.05 3.61

Analyst estimates 2026–2028

Powerpack
Low Price
— — — — — — — — 29.89 21.49
High Price
— — — — — — — 43,560 42,000 43,700
Employees
— — — — — — 0 0 0 0
Revenue/Emp
— — — — — — 2,166 2,510 2,663 2,733
Revenue
— — — — — — 34.22% 27.32% 23.68% 22.14%
Gross Margin
— — — — — — 288 130 (78) (93)
EBT
— — — — — — 13.29% 5.18% (2.94%) (3.41%)
EBT Margin
— — — — — — 219 103 (93) (113)
Net Income
— — — — — — 93 118 124 130
Depreciation
— — — — — — 23.19 27.78 27.65 23.10
Revenue/Sh
— — — — — — 2.35 1.13 (0.96) (0.95)
Earnings/Sh
— — — — — — 3.66 3.36 1.20 2.02
Cash Flow/Sh
— — — — — — (1.49) (1.42) (1.34) (1.08)
Capex/Sh
— — — — — — 2.17 1.94 (0.14) 0.93
Free CF/Sh
— — — — — — 0.00 5.61 8.98 6.38
Book Value/Sh
— — — — — — 93 90 96 118
Shares
— — — — — — 41.88 41.88 0.00 0.00
PE Ratio
— — — — — — 0.89 0.89 0.64 0.19
PS Ratio
— — — — — — 10.02 10.02 1.98 0.68
PB Ratio
— — — — — — 1.42 1.42 0.97 0.48
EV/Sales
— — — — — — 184.64 184.64 (190.07) 11.81
EV/FCF
— — — — — — 342 304 116 239
Op' Cash Flow
— — — — — — (139) (128) (129) (128)
Capex
— — — — — — 202 175 (14) 111
FCF
— — — — — — — (143) (198) (127)
Working Cap'
— — — — — — — 1,250 926 928
Total Debt
— — — — — — — 1,094 864 794
Net Debt
— — — — — — 0 507 865 755
Sh' Equity
— — — — — — 0.00% 5.61% (2.54%) (3.05%)
ROA
— — — — — — 0.00% 10.75% 2.87% (0.81%)
ROIC
— — — — — — 0.00% 0.00% (13.54%) (13.94%)
ROE
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KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) key facts

  • KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) is an Education & Training Services company in the Consumer Defensive sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $2.7 billion, up 2.64% from fiscal 2024.
  • As of September 25, 2026, KLC traded at $2.12, a market capitalization of $260.7 million.
  • Return on equity was −13.9% and debt-to-equity 1.99.

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KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Latest News

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23 Sep

3

Morgan Stanley says KinderCare Learning (KLC) and Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) face structural affordability and availability constraints in childcare, signaling potential headwinds for demand and capacity in the sector. Constraints indicate a moderate shift in core childcare demand and capacity, with potential material but not definitive effects on financial performance and positioning.

31 Aug

3

Bear Cave founder calls scrutiny of private equity daycare operators long overdue, directly implicating KinderCare Learning Companies. Public criticism from short-seller founder raises risk of regulatory focus and short-term sentiment pressure on KinderCare.

28 Aug

3

New study reveals private equity-owned daycares including KinderCare target states with loose regulations amid the childcare crisis. Linkage to regulatory exploitation risks added scrutiny and operational constraints for KinderCare.

27 Aug

4

KinderCare (KLC) is reducing locations while enrollment continues to fall. Footprint cuts and persistent enrollment declines directly threaten revenue and long-term growth.

17 Aug

3

KinderCare Learning Companies Inc (KLC) released Q2 2026 earnings call highlights centered on strategic initiatives. Strategic highlights from the earnings call point to moderate effects on operations and positioning.

14 Aug

3 transcript

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results and operations. Quarterly earnings call delivers financial metrics and outlook that moderately shape near-term investor views.

3 transcript

KinderCare Learning Companies reported Q2 revenue of $637 million, up 9% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA at $109 million. Enrollment reached 217,000, and the company raised full-year guidance while noting cost controls and expansion plans. Q2 earnings figures and raised guidance directly inform near-term financial expectations and trading activity.

13 Aug

4

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. released its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases typically drive notable shifts in valuation and investor views.

3

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) missed Q2 earnings estimates. Missing earnings estimates can pressure stock price and short-term investor sentiment.

5 Jun

3

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. expressed support for New York state’s major new funding allocations to child care programs. New York child care funding increases may boost KinderCare regional revenue and operations.

15 May

4 transcript

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. released its Q1 2026 earnings call summary covering financial results, operational updates and forward outlook. Q1 2026 earnings call delivers financial metrics and guidance with direct effect on valuation and investor positioning.

4

KinderCare Learning Companies Inc (KLC) Q1 2026 earnings call highlights navigating growth amid operational challenges and strategic initiatives. Q1 2026 earnings highlights cover financial results, growth strategies, and future outlook with potential to significantly sway investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

3

KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) Q1 earnings call highlights key financial results, enrollment growth, profitability improvements, and forward guidance amid operational expansions. Q1 earnings highlights detail financial performance and outlook, moderately influencing KLC's market sentiment and trajectory.

14 May

4

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Q1 earnings and revenues exceeded analyst estimates. Surpassing Q1 earnings and revenue estimates signals strong financial performance and enhances investor sentiment.

3

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) reported first quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting key revenue growth, enrollment trends, and profitability metrics amid ongoing operational expansions. Quarterly financial results moderately influence KLC's market performance and investor sentiment through direct visibility into revenue, enrollment, and profitability.

24 Mar

3

U.S. Senator launches inquiry into private equity firms' ownership of child-care providers like KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC), raising concerns over staffing shortages, facility closures, high debt burdens, and rising parent fees. Senator's inquiry into private equity practices in child care could trigger regulatory scrutiny and negative market sentiment for KLC without immediate transformative effects.

19 Mar

4

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) stock surged 17% higher on Thursday due to favorable developments boosting investor confidence. A 17% single-day stock surge indicates major positive catalysts likely to significantly enhance KLC's trajectory and investor sentiment.

17 Mar

4 transcript

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) released its Q4 2025 earnings call transcript detailing quarterly financial performance, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q4 earnings call transcripts disclose financial results, management commentary, and outlook that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.

14 Mar

3

UBS lowered its price target for KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) to $3 from $4.50. UBS cutting its price target by 33% indicates waning analyst confidence in KLC's near-term valuation.

13 Mar

4

KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) stock plunged 39% Friday after Q2 revenue missed estimates at $709M, adjusted EBITDA fell 12% to $113M due to enrollment slowdown and higher costs, full-year guidance cut to $2.72B-$2.77B revenue and $435M-$455M EBITDA amid macroeconomic pressures and high debt servicing. Sharp stock drop from earnings miss and guidance cut signals major financial strain and weakened outlook, significantly impacting investor confidence and trajectory.

4

Wall Street turned bearish on KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) after weak guidance, causing the stock to sink 32%. Weak guidance triggered a 32% stock plunge and bearish analyst sentiment, significantly harming KLC's market performance and investor confidence.

4

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. released Q4 2025 earnings call summary detailing financial performance, operational highlights, and future outlook. Q4 earnings call summaries disclose critical financial results and guidance that significantly shape investor expectations and market performance.

12 Mar

4

KinderCare Learning Companies Inc (KLC) reported revenue growth in Q4 2025 earnings call highlights, despite challenges, with key metrics showing improvement in enrollment and financial performance. Revenue growth amidst challenges signals significant positive shift in financial trajectory and investor sentiment for KLC.

4

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) reported Q4 earnings and revenues surpassing analyst estimates. Q4 earnings beat signals strong financial performance and likely positive shift in investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

4

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) reported fourth quarter 2025 financial results. Quarterly financial results directly shape investor sentiment, stock price volatility, and assessments of KLC's operational health and future trajectory.

5 Mar

3

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Q4 earnings expected to decline. Expected Q4 earnings decline may noticeably impact KLC's financial performance and market sentiment.

19 Feb

3

Child care has overtaken retirement as the top workplace benefit, but employers are falling behind, according to new KinderCare research. KinderCare's research spotlights surging demand for child care benefits, likely improving market sentiment and competitive positioning without fundamentally transforming operations.

13 Jan

3

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. has announced the introduction of public pre-kindergarten programs for the 2026-2027 academic year. This initiative aims to expand access to early childhood education, aligning with the company's commitment to providing quality learning experiences for children. The programs will be available in various locations, enhancing the educational offerings of KinderCare and supporting families in their pursuit of early education. The introduction of public pre-K programs is expected to moderately influence KinderCare's market positioning and financial performance.

3 Jan

4

Tom Wyatt has been reappointed as the CEO of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC), a move aimed at enhancing the company's strategic direction and operational efficiency. Wyatt previously served as CEO from 2015 to 2019 and is expected to leverage his experience to drive growth and innovation in the early childhood education sector. His return comes at a time when KLC is focusing on expanding its services and improving educational outcomes for children. Wyatt's return as CEO is likely to significantly influence KinderCare's strategic direction and operational performance.

10 Dec

3

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. has opened applications for the KinderCare Kids Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year, aimed at supporting families with financial assistance for early childhood education. The scholarship is designed to help children from low-income families access quality early learning programs, promoting educational equity and community support. The scholarship initiative may enhance KinderCare's reputation and attract more families, positively influencing enrollment and financial performance.

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