Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (KLC)

Currency in USD
2.72
+0.16(+6.25%)
Closed·
2.71-0.01(-0.37%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
2.502.82
52 wk Range
1.757.77
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
2.72
Open
2.52
Day's Range
2.5-2.82
52 wk Range
1.75-7.77
Volume
1.98M
Average Volume (3m)
837.34K
1-Year Change
-62.0642%
Book Value / Share
3.94
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
4.13
Upside
+51.79%
Members' Sentiments
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
4 Hold
3 Sell
Ratings:
8 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 4.13
(+51.79% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
UBS
Hold4.50+65.44%5.00MaintainAug 17, 2026
BMO Capital
Buy5.00+83.82%6.00MaintainAug 17, 2026
UBS
Hold4.50+65.44%5.00MaintainAug 14, 2026
JPMorgan
Sell---DowngradeAug 14, 2026
BMO Capital
Buy6.00+120.59%4.00MaintainMay 18, 2026

Kindercare Learning Companies Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • KinderCare Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.08 missed estimates by 20%; shares plunged 21.95% after-hours to $3.77 amid profitability concerns and guidance cuts.
  • Same-center revenue fell 2% as occupancy dropped 240 bps to 68.6%; company closing underperforming centers with $57M annual revenue headwind expected.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance slashed: revenue $2.66B-$2.70B, adjusted EBITDA $200M-$220M, EPS $0.05-$0.15, and free cash flow under $10M.
  • Champions segment posted fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth; Learning Adventures revenue nearly doubled year-over-year despite core weakness.
  • CFO expects optimization to yield $8M EBITDA benefit and 150 bps occupancy gain; most closures targeted for Q4 with lease costs extending into 2027.
Last Updated: 2026-08-13, 06:00 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 13, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.08 / 0.10
Revenue / Forecast
697.52M / 697.94M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

KLC Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
−0.7x−0.4x10.3x
PEG Ratio
0.000.080.02
Price/Book
0.7x4.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.1x1.7x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
47.1%30.9%27.8%
Fair Value Upside
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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.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
11.56M9.76%29.60M
Other Institutional Investors
96.60M81.57%247.29M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
10.27M8.67%26.29M
Total
118.43M100.00%303.18M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Partners Group Holding AG68.75%81,418,736208,432
American Century Investment Management Inc4.34%5,137,67113,152

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FAQ

What Is the Kindercare Learning (KLC) Stock Price Today?

The Kindercare Learning stock price today is 2.72 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Kindercare Learning Trade On?

Kindercare Learning is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Kindercare Learning?

The stock symbol for Kindercare Learning is "KLC."

What Is the Kindercare Learning Market Cap?

As of today, Kindercare Learning market cap is 322.37M USD.

What Is Kindercare Learning's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Kindercare Learning EPS (TTM) is -3.98.

When Is the Next Kindercare Learning Earnings Date?

Kindercare Learning will release its next earnings report on Nov 25, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is KLC a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Kindercare Learning Stock Split?

Kindercare Learning has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Kindercare Learning Have?

Kindercare Learning has 39700 employees.

What is the current trading status of Kindercare Learning (KLC)?

As of Aug 19, 2026, Kindercare Learning (KLC) is trading at a price of 2.72 USD, with a previous close of 2.72 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 2.50 USD to 2.82 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 1.75 USD to 7.77 USD.

What Is Kindercare Learning (KLC) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Kindercare Learning is 4.13 USD, with a high estimate of 6 USD and a low estimate of 2.5 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 3 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +51.79% Upside potential.

What Is the KLC After Hours Price?

KLC's last after hours stock price is 2.71 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.01, or -0.37%.
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