Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (KLC)

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. is a common stock listing on the NYSE under the ticker KLC. The company provides early childhood education and care services in the United States. Its offerings include community-based programs for infants, toddlers, preschool, and kindergarten children, as well as family care benefits designed for organizations. These employer-focused services can include care for children near a parent’s workplace, tuition benefits, and backup care. KinderCare operates under the KinderCare Learning Centers and Crème School brands, and it also provides before- and after-school programs, including summer camp offerings, through the Champions brand. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, the company was formerly known as KC Holdco, LLC and adopted its current name in January 2022.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-KLC
$2.68
19.3% Upside
Undervalued
$4.13
83.5% Upside
Bargain
Fair
0.0%
November 25, 2026
0.6x
0.1x
265.5 M
2.606 B
90.0%
28.9%
1.1
-17.2%
Valuation • Fair Value

Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC), including Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$2.68

Estimated upside of 19.3% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$2.68

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$4.13

Analysts imply upside of 83.5%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 4 available valuation references for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC)

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Revenue

2.735 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

2.68 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

233.1 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

205.8 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC)

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Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-3.48

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

1.1

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

-17.2%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC)

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Next Earnings Date

November 25, 2026

Days to Earnings

68

Dividend Yield

0.0%

No current dividend yield is indicated.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Sell

The monthly technical read for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) has a Hold consensus, with 1 buy, 4 hold and 1 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 1
Hold 4
Sell 1
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$2.68
Estimated upside 19.3%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 19.3%
Analyst Target
$4.13
Implied upside 83.5%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) is $2.68. This implies an estimated upside of 19.3% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 19.3% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) is $4.13. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 83.5%.

The current financial health read for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) is November 25, 2026.

The latest available data indicates no current dividend yield for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC).

The current market capitalization listed for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc is 265.5 M.

The current enterprise value listed for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc is 2.606 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc is NYSE-KLC, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (NYSE-KLC) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc is 90.0%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc is 28.9%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.