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KinderCare Learning Companies, (KLC)
$2.58-0.09 (-3.37%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.
Historical Price
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50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $2.58 with a market capitalization of $306M. Wall Street consensus targets $4.13 (7 analysts), implying a +60.0% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $1.75, remaining 34.4% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 40/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +60.0% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $672.52M↓ | $688.14M↑ | $676.83M↓ | $700.11M↑ | $668.24M |
| Gross Profit | $121.60M↓ | $138.81M↑ | $133.69M↓ | $180.63M↑ | $152.06M |
| Operating Income | $19.39M↓ | $33.10M↑ | $29.63M↓ | $70.91M↑ | $50.35M |
| Net Income | -$289.83M↓ | -$177.18M↓ | $4.55M↓ | $38.59M↑ | $21.16M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
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 cust...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$305.77M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-101.08%
Volume
Today's trading volume
499,455
Recent News
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KinderCare (KLC) Trims Its Footprint While Enrollment Keeps Slipping
On August 13, KinderCare Learning Companies (NASDAQ:KLC) reported second-quarter results that captured the company in the middle of major surgery on itself. Revenue slipped 0.4% to $697.5 million, and the company swung to a net loss of $8.8 million from net income of $38.6 million a year earlier. Behind those numbers sits a deliberate choice: […]
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