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KLCKinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.
$2.10$249M
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KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.

KLC
NYSE · Education Services
$2.10
At close - Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST - USD
Market Cap$249M
P/E-0.5x
52W High$5.76
Volume763.63K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Flat Revenue, Margin Erosion, Leverage Risks Persist

KinderCare's investment case rests on a cash-generative operating model that generated $458.9M of cumulative operating cash flow over ten quarters despite $504.4M of cumulative net losses, helped by $304.3M in D&A and advance tuition collections.

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityStrained
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

KLC price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

6/12 Beats

EPS beat 6 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-104% Peers

P/E is 104% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 18 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 82% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 12

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
KLC-49.52%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
KLC-60.15%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
KLC-91.96%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+71.74%
5-Year Return
KLC-91.96%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+61.05%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E
-0.5x
Forward P/E
3.1x
EV/EBITDA50th %ile
12.6x
FCF YieldCash Flow
32.6%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
-0.5x
N/A
N/A
EV/EBITDA
12.6x
20.5x
50th· Fair
Price/FCF
3.1x
4.5x
0th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$2.73B+2.6% YoY
Net income FY25
-$113M-21.6% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$110M+770.9% YoY
Operating margin FY25
6.7%+3.8 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)4.4%
Avg ROIC 5Y5.6%
ROE (TTM)-71.8%
Piotroski Score3 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate6/12 (75%)
Revenue Beat Rate4/12 (50%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 13, 2026
$0.08-19.5%
vs $0.10
$698M-0.1%
vs $698M
Q2 2026
May 14, 2026
$0.04+500.0%
vs -$0.01
$673M+0.5%
vs $669M
Q2 2026
Mar 12, 2026
$0.12+50.0%
vs $0.08
$688M+0.4%
vs $685M
Q4 2025
Nov 12, 2025
$0.13+8.3%
vs $0.12
$677M-1.2%
vs $685M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Business Wire·Oct 22, 2026
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 12, 2026

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 12, 2026.

Business Wire·Oct 22, 2026
KinderCare's Champions Calls for Greater Access to Affordable After-School Care as Family Demand Grows

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, is highlighting the need for more affordable, accessible out-of-school time care for working families through its participation in Lights On Afterschool, a national initiative led by the Afterschool Alliance.For families across the country, finding care doesn't end when a child enters elementary school or when the school bell rings.

Business Wire·Oct 21, 2026
KinderCare 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report Details Investments in Quality, Educators and Child Care Access

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc., (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today published its second annual Corporate Responsibility Report, detailing how the company measures program quality, supports educators and helps families access care through public and private partnerships. The 2025 report builds on KinderCare's inaugural report with additional performance data and insights across its nati.

Business Wire·Oct 19, 2026
KinderCare Learning Companies to Participate in J.P. Morgan's 2026 Ultimate Services Investor Conference

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced that Tony Amandi, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in one-on-one investor meetings at J.P. Morgan's 2026 Ultimate Services Investor Conference on November 17, 2026.Investors interested in attending the conference and meeting with management should contact their J.P. Morgan representative for an invitati.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark KLC against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
KLC logoKLCKinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.Current
$2.10$248.7M-0.532.64%-17.23%-71.84%—
LRN logoLRNStride, Inc.
$75.00$3.19B10.064.69%13.18%20.59%—
LOCO logoLOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
$14.88$453.17M13.073.6%6.8%11.15%—
BFAM logoBFAMBright Horizons Family Solutions Inc.
$53.52$2.82B-19.319.22%-4.38%-13.2%—
LAUR logoLAURLaureate Education, Inc.
$33.59$4.7B11.948.64%20.28%34.21%0.01%
CHGG logoCHGGChegg, Inc.
$0.61$68.32M-1.68-38.97%-17.17%-33.87%—

Compare KLC vs Peers

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs LRN

Most directly comparable listed peer for KLC.

Scale Benchmark

vs SPGI

Larger-name benchmark to compare KLC against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs LRN, LOCO, BFAM, LAUR

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

KLC SEC Filings & Documents

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 14, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 13, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Aug 4, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Mar 13, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 21, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 13, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 14, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 12, 2025·SEC

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KLC Frequently Asked Questions

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s revenue?

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) reported $2.73B in revenue in fiscal year 2025, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 46% more than the $1.88B of fiscal year 2019.

How fast is KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. growing?

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) grew revenue by 1.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.

Is KLC profitable?

No. KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) reported a net loss of $471.2M over the trailing twelve months.

Dividend & Returns
What is KLC's return on equity?

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) had a return on equity (ROE) of -71.8% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.

What is KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s free cash flow?

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) generated $81.0M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in KLC back in 2019?

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