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KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC)
$4.31+0.09 (+2.13%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.
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The Narrative
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $4.31 with a market capitalization of $462M. Wall Street consensus targets $4.24 (7 analysts), implying a -1.6% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 60% below its 52-week high of $10.76, remaining 1.6% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 30/100 signals elevated caution as multiple indicators diverge.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $672.52M↓ | $688.14M↑ | $676.83M↓ | $700.11M↑ | $668.24M |
| Gross Profit | $121.60M↓ | $138.81M↑ | $133.69M↓ | $180.63M↑ | $152.06M |
| Operating Income | $19.39M↓ | $33.10M↑ | $29.63M↓ | $70.91M↑ | $50.35M |
| Net Income | -$289.83M↓ | -$177.18M↓ | $4.55M↓ | $38.59M↑ | $21.16M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
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 cust...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$461.87M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-89.98%
Volume
Today's trading volume
2.61M
Recent News
BMO Capital Raises its Price Target on KinderCare Learning (KLC)
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE:KLC) is one of the 10 Most Volatile Penny Stocks to Buy Now. On May 18, 2026, BMO Capital raised the firm’s price target on KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE:KLC) to $6 from $4 and maintained an Outperform rating on the shares. BMO said the company’s Q1 results beat expectations, driven […]
KinderCare Learning Companies Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE:KLC) reported modest first-quarter revenue growth while management said lower enrollment in its early childhood education centers continued to pressure profitability. On the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Tom Wyatt said Kinder
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc (KLC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Growth and ...
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc (KLC) reports revenue growth driven by strategic initiatives, despite facing enrollment challenges and financial pressures.
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +725.00% and +0.53%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
American Public Education (APEI) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
American Public Education (APEI) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +55.12% and +0.54%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?