KINDERCARE LEARNING COS INC (KLC) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

NYSE:KLC • US49456W1053

4.18 USD
+0.06 (+1.46%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
4.18 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM

KLC Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap494.58M
Revenue(TTM)2.69B
Net Income(TTM)-69.29M
Shares118.32M
Float31.29M
52 Week High20.69
52 Week Low3.61
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Yield0%
EPS(TTM)0.67
PE6.24
Fwd PE6.54
Earnings (Next)03-12
IPO2024-10-09
Sector
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS SubIndustryEducation Services
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The current stock price of KLC is 4.18 USD. In the past month the price decreased by -5.43%. In the past year, price decreased by -78.78%.

KINDERCARE LEARNING COS INC / KLC Daily stock chart

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KLC Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KLC. While KLC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health.


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KLC Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months KLC reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 0.67. The EPS decreased by -221.01% compared to the year before.


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PM (TTM) N/A
ROA -1.78%
ROE -7.44%
Debt/Equity 0.99
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%160%
Sales Q2Q%0.8%
EPS 1Y (TTM)-221.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.2%
KLC financials

KLC Forecast & Estimates

12 analysts have analysed KLC and the average price target is 6.08 USD. This implies a price increase of 45.5% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 4.18.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 105.53% and a revenue growth 2.57% for KLC


Analysts
Analysts71.67
Price Target6.08 (45.45%)
EPS Next Y105.53%
Revenue Next Year2.57%
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KLC Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners25.64%
Ins Owners1.41%
Short Float %9.61%
Short Ratio3.75
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KLC Competitors/Peers

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STRA STRATEGIC EDUCATION INC11.611.782B

About KLC

Company Profile

KLC logo image KinderCare Learning Cos., Inc. engages in the provision of community-based early childhood education centers. The company is headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon and currently employs 43,290 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2024-10-09. The firm serves children ranging from six weeks to 12 years of age across its footprint of over 1,500 early childhood education centers with capacity for over 200,000 children and approximately 1,000 before- and after-school sites located in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Its services include infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and before- and after-school programs. The firm provides childhood education and care programs through community-based and employer-sponsored early childhood education and care and before- and after-school educational services categories. The company provides early childhood education and care services, as well as back-up care, primarily marketed under the names KinderCare Learning Centers and Creme School. The company provides before- and after-school educational services for preschool and school-age children under the name Champions.

Company Info

KINDERCARE LEARNING COS INC

5005 Meadows Road

Lake Oswego OREGON US

Employees: 43290

KLC Company Website

Phone: 13026365400

KINDERCARE LEARNING COS INC / KLC FAQ

Can you describe the business of KINDERCARE LEARNING COS INC?

KinderCare Learning Cos., Inc. engages in the provision of community-based early childhood education centers. The company is headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon and currently employs 43,290 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2024-10-09. The firm serves children ranging from six weeks to 12 years of age across its footprint of over 1,500 early childhood education centers with capacity for over 200,000 children and approximately 1,000 before- and after-school sites located in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Its services include infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and before- and after-school programs. The firm provides childhood education and care programs through community-based and employer-sponsored early childhood education and care and before- and after-school educational services categories. The company provides early childhood education and care services, as well as back-up care, primarily marketed under the names KinderCare Learning Centers and Creme School. The company provides before- and after-school educational services for preschool and school-age children under the name Champions.


What is the stock price of KINDERCARE LEARNING COS INC today?

The current stock price of KLC is 4.18 USD. The price increased by 1.46% in the last trading session.


Does KINDERCARE LEARNING COS INC pay dividends?

KLC does not pay a dividend.


What is the ChartMill rating of KINDERCARE LEARNING COS INC stock?

KLC has a ChartMill Technical rating of 0 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 4 out of 10.


On which exchange is KLC stock listed?

KLC stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange exchange.


What sector and industry does KINDERCARE LEARNING COS INC belong to?

KINDERCARE LEARNING COS INC (KLC) operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Diversified Consumer Services industry.


Can you provide the PE ratio for KLC stock?

The PE ratio for KINDERCARE LEARNING COS INC (KLC) is 6.24. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 0.67 and the current share price of 4.18 USD.