KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC)

NYSE: KLC · Real-Time Price · USD
3.860
+0.240 (6.63%)
At close: Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
3.960
+0.100 (2.59%)
After-hours: Apr 28, 2026, 7:25 PM EDT
6.63%
Market Cap 457.13M
Revenue (ttm) 2.73B
Net Income (ttm) -112.88M
Shares Out 118.43M
EPS (ttm) -0.95
PE Ratio n/a
Forward PE 26.16
Dividend n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Volume 931,027
Open 3.660
Previous Close 3.620
Day's Range 3.600 - 3.960
52-Week Range 1.750 - 13.877
Beta n/a
Analysts Hold
Price Target 3.70 (-4.15%)
Earnings Date May 14, 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 Forecast

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for KLC stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $3.7, which is a decrease of -4.15% from the latest price.

Price Target
$3.7
(-4.15% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

KinderCare Congratulates Indiana for Expanding Access to Child Care

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), the nation's leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, applauds Indiana G...

1 day ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results on May 14, 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 fi...

5 days ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Offers Free Day of Child Care for Military Families

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”) the nation's leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, is offering militar...

26 days ago - Business Wire

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.

6 weeks ago - Benzinga

KinderCare Learning Companies Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Q4 and FY25 revenue grew, aided by an extra week, but occupancy and enrollment declined, leading to a net loss driven by a non-cash impairment. 2026 guidance anticipates lower margins and earnings due to continued enrollment softness, reduced grants, and higher marketing spend.

6 weeks ago - Transcripts

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...

6 weeks 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...

7 weeks 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...

2 months 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...

2 months 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...

3 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...

4 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...

4 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 ...

5 months ago - Business Wire

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...

5 months ago - Business Wire

KinderCare Learning Companies Transcript: J.P. Morgan 2025 Ultimate Services Investor Conference

Macroeconomic pressures have impacted new enrollments, but retention remains strong and operational improvements are driving gains in underperforming centers. Subsidy funding has stabilized after disruptions, and digital tools are enhancing efficiency. Growth is expected to resume incrementally, with a focus on pricing, margin recovery, and expansion through acquisitions and new sites.

5 months ago - Transcripts

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
5 months ago - Benzinga

KinderCare Learning Companies Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Q3 revenue grew nearly 1% year-over-year to $677 million, but occupancy and enrollment remained soft due to economic and subsidy headwinds. Champions and employer-focused segments delivered strong growth, while operational improvements and digital tools drove gains in underperforming centers. Full-year guidance was lowered, with a return to long-term growth expected by 2027.

5 months ago - Transcripts

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...

5 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 ...

6 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...

6 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 ...

6 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...

6 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...

7 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 ...

7 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 "...

7 months ago - PRNewsWire