KLC

$2.15-0.21 (-8.90%)

Market ClosedAs of Mar 20, 8:00 PM UTC

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.

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Peer Comparison

Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$2.15
Potential Upside
5%
Whystock Fair Value$2.26
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Fundamentals

SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryEducation & Training Services

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. provides early childhood education and care services in the United States. The company operates community-based early childhood education centers under the KCLC brand; and community-based early child care and educa...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$254.46M
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%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-7.44%
Quick Ratio
Tight liquidity. Monitor cash flow carefully against debt.
0.71

Recent News

Motley Fool
Mar 20, 2026

Why KinderCare Learning Stock Rocketed 17% Higher on Thursday

That monster pop came from a significant stock purchase by its leader.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Motley Fool
Mar 17, 2026

KinderCare (KLC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. which accounted for 88% of our total revenue, continues to be the core driver of our overall performance. Our top quintile centers felt some of the headwinds during the year, while performance in our lowest quintile showed encouraging improvement.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
TipRanks
Mar 14, 2026

KinderCare Learning price target lowered to $3 from $4.50 at UBS

UBS lowered the firm’s price target on KinderCare Learning (KLC) to $3 from $4.50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Enrollment softness and de-leverage are driving another earnings reset, the analyst tells investors in a research note.Claim 70% Off TipRanks PremiumUnlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potential Published first on TheFly – the ultimat

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Motley Fool
Mar 13, 2026

Why KinderCare Learning Companies Stock Plunged 39% Friday Morning

KinderCare's 2026 guidance sent shares to all-time lows. Here's what went wrong.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Investing.com
Mar 13, 2026

Wall Street turns bearish on KinderCare after weak guidance; stock sinks 32%

Investing.com -- Shares of KinderCare Learning Companies plunged about 32% in premarket trading Friday after the childcare provider issued weak guidance, prompting Wall Street firms to downgrade the stock amid concerns over enrollment trends, margins and the broader outlook for the industry.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.