KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC)

NYSE: KLC · Real-Time Price · USD
20.10
+0.10 (0.50%)
Jan 17, 2025, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
0.50%
Market Cap 2.37B
Revenue (ttm) 2.63B
Net Income (ttm) 55.57M
Shares Out 117.97M
EPS (ttm) 0.07
PE Ratio 273.75
Forward PE 30.05
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 408,580
Open 20.14
Previous Close 20.00
Day's Range 19.67 - 20.39
52-Week Range 17.05 - 29.89
Beta n/a
Analysts Buy
Price Target 32.75 (+62.94%)
Earnings Date Feb 14, 2025

About KLC

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. provides early childhood education and care services in the United States. It operates community-based early childhood education centers under the KCLC brand; operates community-based early child care and education schools under the Creme School brand; and offers before-and after-school programs 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 b... [Read more]

IPO Date Oct 9, 2024
Employees 41,460
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol KLC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, KLC's revenue was $2.51 billion, an increase of 15.90% compared to the previous year's $2.17 billion. Earnings were $102.56 million, a decrease of -53.21%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 8 analysts, the average rating for KLC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $32.75, which is an increase of 62.94% from the latest price.

Price Target
$32.75
(62.94% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Fortune 500 HR Leaders Say Flexible, Employer-Sponsored Child Care Benefits Are Essential for Employers in Today's Market

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report from KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), the nation's leading provider of high-quality early childhood education by center cap...

5 days ago - Business Wire

KinderCare's Champions Program Announces Summer 2025 Schedule

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As school-age students around the country return to their classrooms after winter break, families know it's time to think ahead to how their children will spend sum...

13 days ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Kids Scholarship Applications Open for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

Scholarship will support alumni from the KinderCare family of brands in their pursuit of a college education LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KinderCare Learning Companies™ (NYSE: KLC)...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

KinderCare: Growth Should Recover Back To High-Single-Digit

I am positive on KinderCare due to the strong secular demand for early childhood education and KLC's leading market position. KLC is poised for future growth through center openings, occupancy rate im...

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

KinderCare to Present at Morgan Stanley's Global Consumer & Retail Conference

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), the nation's largest private provider of high-quality early childhood education by center capacity, tod...

2 months ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), the nation's largest private provider of high-quality early childhood education by center capacity, tod...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Education stocks rally, with Trump seen as a boon for private colleges

Shares of private-education companies rallied Wednesday, on expectations some of the regulatory pressure on the group will be eased once newly elected President Trump begins his term in January.

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2 months ago - Market Watch

KinderCare to Announce Third Quarter 2024 Results on November 20

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (“KinderCare”), the nation's largest private provider of high-quality early childhood education by center capacity, today announced...

2 months ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Learning Companies: Aided By Pandemic Subsidies

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. went public recently, but high earnings multiples and reliance on pandemic-related subsidies make me cautious. Despite solid growth and a large market, KinderCare's...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

U.S. IPO Weekly Recap: Active IPO Market Continues With KinderCare And Trio Of Biotech Deals

Four IPOs each raised at least $75 million this week as the Fall IPO market continued to hum along, while one company postponed its deal. Three small IPOs submitted initial filings this past week - Va...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Undercovered Dozen: KinderCare Learning, Xeris Biopharma, Generac, Philips +

The 'Undercovered' Dozen highlights 12 lesser-covered stocks from October 4th - 10th, aiming to inspire discussion and provide investment ideas. WW International's pivot to GLP-1 medications raises co...

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3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

KinderCare Learning Stock Soars in Trading Debut

Shares of KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) surged on their first day of trading Wednesday after the firm raised $576 million in an initial public offering (IPO).

3 months ago - Investopedia

KinderCare IPO: Stock price will be closely watched today as for-profit learning company makes long-delayed NYSE debut

At a time when the rising cost of childcare is a big topic of discussion in Washington politics, one company is betting that more investors will want a piece of the action on Wall Street.

3 months ago - Fast Company

KinderCare Celebrates First Day of Trading at the New York Stock Exchange

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc., the nation's largest private provider of high-quality early childhood education by center capacity, today celebrated its first day...

3 months ago - Business Wire

KinderCare set for market debut

Paul Thompson, KinderCare president and CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss why now is the time for the company to become public, what's driving the company's growth, and much more.

3 months ago - CNBC Television

KinderCare CFO Discusses IPO & Expansion

Tony Amandi, CFO of KinderCare, joins Nicole Petallides at the NYSE to talk about the company just before it began to trade publicly today. He says headwinds for the company are light with the IPO pro...

3 months ago - Schwab Network

KinderCare Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (“KinderCare”), the nation's largest private provider of high-quality early childhood education by center capacity, today announced...

3 months ago - Business Wire

U.S. IPO market braces for nine deals this week, led by early-education provider KinderCare

The U.S. initial public offering market is expected to welcome nine deals this week to raise about $1.4 billion, anchored by kindergarten operator KinderCare Learnings Cos. Inc. and Brazilian company ...

3 months ago - Market Watch

U.S. IPO Weekly Recap: Standard Aero Soars In 7-IPO Week, While Big Tech Names Join Pipeline

Seven IPOs debuted in the US this past week, raising a combined $1.8 billion. Six companies submitted initial filings this past week, most notably Ingram Micro and Cerebras Systems. As many as six com...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

KinderCare Learning Seeks $600 Million IPO On Sagging Financial Results

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s IPO has filed proposed terms to raise $600 million in a U.S. IPO. The firm's financials show declining operating profit, lower margins, and significantly reduced ...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

KinderCare seeks $600 million in initial public offering

KinderCare, which describes itself as the largest provider of community-based early childhood education centers in the United States by center capacity, plans to offer 24 million shares at an estimate...

4 months ago - Market Watch

KinderCare Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (“KinderCare”), the nation's largest private provider of high-quality early childhood education by center capacity, today announced...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Child-care provider KinderCare files for IPO

KinderCare vies to tap the equity markets again and listed earnings of 4 cents a share on revenue of $1.34 billion in the six months to June.

4 months ago - Market Watch

KinderCare Honors and Celebrates Teachers During 2022 Teacher Appreciation Week

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare spotlights teachers across the country for 2022 Teacher Appreciation Week.

2 years ago - Business Wire

KinderCare postpones IPO, citing 'regulatory delays'

KinderCare Learnings Companies Inc. KLC, said it will postpone its initial public offering, citing regulatory delays. The Oregon-based provider of childcare and early childcare education was expected ...

3 years ago - Market Watch