/KLC
KLC Stock - KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.
Consumer Defensive|Education & Training ServicesNYSE
$4.53-3.00%
$0.14 (-3.00%) • Dec 19
54
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.4
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).100
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.41
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+76.6%upside
Target: $8.00
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ENTRY ZONE$4.48 – $4.58
TARGET (TP)$8.00
STOP LOSS$4.17
RISK/REWARD1:9.6
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Price Chart
Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.98
52W High$21.49
52W Low$3.61
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.66B | $2.51B | $2.17B | $1.81B | $1.37B |
| Gross Profit | $630.52M | $685.86M | $444.20M | $368.30M | $165.49M |
| Gross Margin | 23.7% | 27.3% | 20.5% | 20.4% | 12.1% |
| Operating Income | $79.32M | $275.29M | $389.47M | $212.40M | $-70,480,000 |
| Net Income | $-92,840,000 | $102.56M | $219.17M | $88.41M | $-129,496,000 |
| Net Margin | -3.5% | 4.1% | 10.1% | 4.9% | -9.5% |
| EPS | $-0.96 | $0.90 | $1.92 | $0.77 | $-1.13 |
Company Overview
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. provides early childhood education and care services in the United States. The company offers infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and before- and after-school programs in various categories comprising community-based and employer-sponsored early childhood education and care, and before- and after-school educational services. As of October 2, 2021, it served children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age through 1,490 early childhood education centers with a licensed capacity of 195,000 and contracts for approximately 650 before-and after-school sites in 40 states and the District of Columbia. The company was founded in 1969 and is based in Portland, Oregon.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
4
33%
Hold / Neutral
8
67%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
4 Bullish8 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$25
Average Target
↑ 440.8% Upside
Now
$5
Low
$25
Average
$41
High
Based on 15 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13th 2025 | UBS | Downgrade | Neutral | $4.5 |
| November 13th 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal Weight | $6 |
| October 15th 2025 | Goldman | Downgrade | Neutral | $6 |
| August 13th 2025 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | $10 |
| August 13th 2025 | Barclays | Downgrade | Equal Weight | $9 |
| November 25th 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Overweight | $30 |
| November 22nd 2024 | Robert W. Baird | Upgrade | Outperform | $30 |
| November 4th 2024 | Deutsche Bank | Initiation | Hold | $31 |
| November 4th 2024 | Robert W. Baird | Initiation | Neutral | $30 |
| November 4th 2024 | Goldman | Initiation | Buy | $41 |
| November 4th 2024 | BMO Capital Markets | Initiation | Outperform | $34 |
| November 4th 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Initiation | Equal Weight | $31 |
| November 4th 2024 | Barclays | Initiation | Overweight | $38 |
| November 4th 2024 | UBS | Initiation | Buy | $36 |
| November 4th 2024 | JP Morgan | Initiation | Overweight | $31 |
Earnings History & Surprises
KLCBeat Rate
80%
Last 5 quarters
Avg Surprise
+85.4%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
4/1
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$0.13
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q4 23
No data
Q1 24
No data
Q2 24
No data
Q4 24
+266.7%
$0.05vs$-0.03
Q1 25
+125.0%
$0.09vs$0.04
Q2 25
+35.3%
$0.23vs$0.17
Q3 25
-8.3%
$0.22vs$0.24
Q4 25
+8.3%
$0.13vs$0.12
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q1 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $0.08 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | $0.12 | $0.13 | +8.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | $0.24 | $0.22 | -8.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2025 | May 13, 2025 | $0.17 | $0.23 | +35.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $0.04 | $0.09 | +125.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | $-0.03 | $0.05 | +266.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2024 | Jun 29, 2024 | — | $0.04 | — | — |
Q1 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | — | $-0.00 | — | — |
Q4 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | — | $0.16 | — | — |
Q3 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | — | $0.18 | — | — |
Q3 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 | — | $0.05 | — | — |
Q2 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 | — | $0.05 | — | — |
Q1 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | — | $0.79 | — | — |
Q2 2021 | Apr 3, 2021 | — | $-0.21 | — | — |
Q1 2020 | Mar 27, 2020 | — | $-0.27 | — | — |
Latest News
KinderCare Appoints Tom Wyatt CEO, Succeeding Paul Thompson, Effective Immediately
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 3, 2025, 01:09 PM
BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on KinderCare Learning, Lowers Price Target to $6
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 13, 2025, 05:31 PM
KinderCare Learning shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 sales results and cut its FY25 guidance below estimates. Also, multiple firms lowered their respective price targets on the stock.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 13, 2025, 01:51 PM
Baird Maintains Outperform on KinderCare Learning, Lowers Price Target to $8
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 13, 2025, 12:42 PM
UBS Downgrades KinderCare Learning to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $4.5
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 13, 2025, 12:21 PM
Morgan Stanley Downgrades KinderCare Learning to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $6
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 13, 2025, 12:11 PM
KinderCare Learning shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 sales results and cut its FY25 guidance below estimates.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 12, 2025, 09:27 PM
KinderCare Learning Lowers FY2025 Adj EPS Guidance from $0.77-$0.82 to $0.64-$0.67 vs $0.77 Est; Lowers FY2025 Sales Guidance from $2.750B-$2.800B to $2.720B-$2.740B vs $2.757B Est
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 12, 2025, 09:20 PM
KinderCare Learning Q3 Adj. EPS $0.13, Inline, Sales $676.800M Miss $682.609M Estimate
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 12, 2025, 09:20 PM
KinderCare Learning Promotes Chief Innovation Officer Lindsay Sorhondo To COO, Effective Nov. 11
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 10, 2025, 01:11 PM
Goldman Sachs Downgrades KinderCare Learning to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $6
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 15, 2025, 11:22 AM
UBS Maintains Buy on KinderCare Learning, Lowers Price Target to $10
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 10, 2025, 02:23 PM
KinderCare Learning Center off to a poor start as a public company - Barclays
📉 NegativeSeeking Alpha•Aug 13, 2025, 03:48 PM•Also:
Frequently Asked Questions about KLC
What is KLC's current stock price?
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) is currently trading at $4.53 per share. The stock has moved -3.00% today.
What is the analyst price target for KLC?
The average analyst price target for KLC is $8.00, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. in?
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically within the Education & Training Services industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is KLC's market cap?
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. has a market capitalization of $0.54 billion, making it a small-cap company.
Does KLC pay dividends?
No, KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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