KLC KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.
USConsumer DefensiveAs of 2026-07-10 16:00
Why KLC matters now
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) is a US stock in Consumer Defensive. The latest InvestLog snapshot shows $5.04 with -0.20% on the session and $596.9M in market capitalization; recent performance reads 1-month +14.92% and YTD -3.70%.
The latest financial table shown here is Q1 2026, with revenue of $672.5M, net income of $-289.8M, and EPS of $-2.45. Investors can compare that operating picture with valuation signals such as P/E unavailable and FCF yield 7.4%.
The latest indexable market news headline is "KinderCare Expands to Arkansas with Opening of New Bentonville Early Learning Center" from GuruFocus.
Additional event context on this page matters because analyst consensus is Hold with a median target of $5.00; recent insider activity includes Deputy Christine filing A-Award. These signals are research inputs, not a recommendation.
Valuation
P/E (TTM)
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PEG
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P/B
1.05
P/S
0.18
EV/EBITDA
-14.08
DCF Value
$-6.33
FCF Yield
7.4%
Div Yield
0.0%
Margins & Returns
Gross Margin
16.4%
Operating Margin
5.6%
Net Margin
-15.5%
ROE
-55.0%
ROA
-12.3%
ROIC
4.9%
Financials
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $672.5M | $-289.8M | $-2.45 |
| Q4 2025 | $688.1M | $-177.2M | $-1.50 |
| FY 2025 | $2.73B | $-112.9M | $-0.95 |
| Q3 2025 | $676.8M | $4.5M | $0.04 |
Analyst Ratings
Consensus
Hold
Target (Consensus)
$4.60
Target (Median)
$5.00
Target Range
$3.00 - $6.00
Trading Activity
Insider Trades
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Latest News
Company Info
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Education & Training Services
Country
US
Exchange
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Beta
4.47
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. delivers early childhood education and childcare solutions across the United States. The company's diverse offerings encompass programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, alongside before- and after-school services. These are provided through both community-based facilities and employer-sponsored initiatives. As of October 2, 2021, KinderCare's operations spanned 1,490 early childhood education centers, with a licensed capacity to serve 195,000 children, in addition to approximately 650 contracted before- and after-school locations. These services cater to children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old and are available in 40 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.