KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC)

NYSE: KLC · Real-Time Price · USD
2.200
+0.070 (3.29%)
At close: Mar 31, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
2.140
-0.060 (-2.73%)
After-hours: Mar 31, 2026, 7:14 PM EDT
Market Cap260.38M -86.5%
Revenue (ttm)2.73B +2.6%
Net Income-112.88M
EPS-0.95
Shares Out 118.36M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE15.47
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume1,807,840
Open2.160
Previous Close2.130
Day's Range2.040 - 2.200
52-Week Range1.750 - 13.877
Betan/a
AnalystsHold
Price Target3.70 (+68.18%)
Earnings DateMar 12, 2026

About KLC

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 c... [Read more]

IPO Date Oct 9, 2024
Employees 43,700
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol KLC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, KLC's revenue was $2.73 billion, an increase of 2.64% compared to the previous year's $2.66 billion. Losses were -$112.88 million, 21.6% more than in 2024.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for KLC stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $3.7, which is an increase of 68.18% from the latest price.

Price Target
$3.7
(68.18% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

KinderCare Learning Companies Is Nearly Irresistible

Shares of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. plunged over 40% after management forecasted significant profit weakness for 2026 despite beating Q4 revenue and adjusted EPS expectations. KLC faces decl...

18 days ago - Seeking Alpha

KinderCare Learning Analysts Slash Their Forecasts After Q4 Results

KinderCare Learning Companies Inc (NASDAQ: KLC) on Thursday reported upbeat fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY26 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.

18 days ago - Benzinga

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

19 days ago - Seeking Alpha

KinderCare Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare,” the “Company,” and “we”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education, today announc...

19 days ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Learning Companies Earns Unprecedented Tenth Consecutive Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Employees at KinderCare Learning Companies, a leading provider of high-quality early childhood and school-age education and care, are celebrating their tenth consec...

26 days ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results on March 12, 2026

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education, today announced it will release its fo...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Child Care Overtakes Retirement as a Top Workplace Benefit – But Employers Are Falling Behind, According to New KinderCare Research

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Child care has overtaken retirement benefits as one of the most important workplace benefits for working parents, according to new data from KinderCare Learning Com...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Offers Public Pre-K Programs for 2026-2027 Academic Year

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare today announced that registration for public pre-kindergarten programs is open for participating KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide. KinderCare suppo...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Summer Starts Now: Champions Reveals 2026 Summer Camp Schedule

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For students summer seems far away. For their parents, however, it's never too soon to start planning and preparing for all of those weeks of out-of-school time. Du...

3 months ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Kids Scholarship Applications Open for the 2026-2027 Academic Year

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies™ (NYSE: KLC) opened the application process for the 2026-2027 KinderCare Learning Companies Kids Scholarship Fund, available to alumni...

3 months ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Learning Companies Announces Return of Tom Wyatt as CEO

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education, today announced that Tom Wyatt is returning ...

4 months ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Learning: Valuation Looks Attractive Considering Fundamentals

KinderCare Learning Companies shares have plunged 61.3%, but the current valuation appears extremely attractive given the company's fundamentals. Despite declining enrollment and profitability, KLC co...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

KinderCare: Recovery Timeline Likely Pushed Back To A Later Period

Maintain a Hold rating on KinderCare as near-term headwinds persist, particularly weak enrollment and occupancy trends overshadowing positive developments. KLC's Champions segment and B2B employer cha...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Presents at J.P. Morgan 2025 Ultimate Services Investor Conference Transcript

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. ( KLC) J.P. Morgan 2025 Ultimate Services Investor Conference November 18, 2025 3:20 PM EST Company Participants Anthony Amandi - Chief Financial Officer Conferenc...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Holiday Help for Parents is Here: KinderCare Learning Centers Offers a Free Day of Care

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of early childhood and school-age education and care, is easing the holiday hustle this...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Ardent Health, KinderCare Learning, Ibotta And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Thursday's Pre-Market Session

U.S. stock futures were mixed this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 0.1% on Thursday.

Other symbols: ARDTIBTA
4 months ago - Benzinga

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. ( KLC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 12, 2025 5:00 PM EST Company Participants Olivia Kirrer - Vice President of Growth Finance and M & A Paul Thompson - CEO & Di...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

KinderCare Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare,” the “Company,” and “we”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education, today announc...

4 months ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Announces Lindsay Sorhondo as New COO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education, today announced the promotion of Chief Innovation ...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Berger Montague PC Investigates KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s Board of Directors for Breach of Fiduciary Duties (NYSE: KLC)

PHILADELPHIA , Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Berger Montague PC  advises shareholders of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. ("KinderCare" or the "Company") about an investigation into the Company's B...

5 months ago - PRNewsWire

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Results on November 12, 2025 and Participate in J.P. Morgan Ultimate Services Investor Conference

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education, today announced it will release its third quarter ...

5 months ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Champions Nationwide Access to Quality After-School Care

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, is proud to participate once again...

5 months ago - Business Wire

KLC Deadline: KLC Investors Have Opportunity to Lead KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. Securities Lawsuit

NEW YORK , Oct. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) pursuant and/or tracea...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire

Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP Reminds Investors that a Securities Action Has Been Filed Against KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC)

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP (“Scott+Scott”), an international shareholder litigation firm, alerts investors that a securities class action lawsuit has ...

6 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

DEADLINE NEXT WEEK: Berger Montague Advises KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) Investors to Contact the Firm Before October 14, 2025

PHILADELPHIA , Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Berger Montague PC is investigating claims under the federal securities laws against KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) ("KinderCare" or the "...

6 months ago - PRNewsWire