KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. KLC R2KR3K
Company Overview
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 customized family care benefits for organizations, including care for young children on or near the site where their parents work, tuition benefits, and backup care under the KinderCare Learning Centers (KCLC) and Crème School brands. It also provides before-and after-school programs, including summer camp programs for preschool and school-age children under the Champions brand. The company was formerly known as KC Holdco, LLC and changed its name to KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. in January 2022. KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Jan 2026 Revenue of $2.73B (+2.6% YoY); net profit $-112.88M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue -0.4%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 8.1%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 8.07% |
| 1 Year: | -0.40% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -76.77% |
| 6 Months: | -47.48% |
| 3 Months: | -65.23% |
| 1 Month: | -19.55% |
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- RSI (14)33.75 · Neutral
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PROS
- Generates positive free cash flow.
CONS
- Trading 76.9% below its 52-week high.
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
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Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
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Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Consumer Defensive).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KLC KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. R2KR3K | 1.77 | -0.44 | $209.78M | 0.00% | -0.61% | -67.78% | 8.07% | - |
| 2 | WMT Walmart Inc. SPXR3K | 119.89 | 43.44 | $951.18B | 0.93% | 16.83% | 22.31% | 3.82% | 3.24% |
| 3 | COST Costco Wholesale Corporation NDXSPXR3K | 1,003.32 | 48.38 | $444.60B | 0.62% | 25.96% | 28.40% | 8.16% | 11.45% |
| 4 | KO The Coca-Cola Company SPXR3K | 92.71 | 27.84 | $398.89B | 2.41% | 16.47% | 42.05% | 2.86% | 4.46% |
| 5 | PG The Procter & Gamble Company SPXR3K | 161.02 | 24.32 | $374.28B | 2.95% | 22.49% | 30.29% | 0.52% | 1.59% |
| 6 | PM Philip Morris International Inc. SPXR3K | 199.47 | 27.40 | $310.90B | 3.09% | 34.03% | -113.55% | -1.69% | 3.57% |
| 7 | PEP PepsiCo, Inc. NDXSPXR3K | 135.77 | 17.79 | $185.46B | 4.43% | 15.41% | 51.51% | 4.93% | 2.11% |
| 8 | BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 84.26 | 18.16 | $147.21B | 1.80% | 8.49% | 11.39% | 0.88% | 4.63% |
| 9 | MO Altria Group, Inc. SPXR3K | 74.31 | 15.64 | $124.08B | 6.37% | 38.27% | - | 1.24% | -1.89% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Apr 2023 | Jul 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Apr 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 612.62M | 655.10M | 624.47M | 618.00M | 654.67M | 689.93M | 671.48M | 646.96M | 668.24M | 700.11M | 676.83M | 672.52M |
| Operating Income | 70.65M | 97.26M | 58.72M | 48.66M | 33.62M | 80.59M | 54.38M | -89.26M | 48.84M | 68.68M | 26.32M | -272.08M |
| Net Income | 28.52M | 43.17M | 16.04M | 14.83M | -1.75M | 28.54M | 13.96M | -133.58M | 21.16M | 38.59M | 4.55M | -289.83M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.32 | 0.48 | 0.18 | 0.16 | -0.02 | 0.32 | 0.15 | -1.17 | 0.18 | 0.33 | 0.04 | -2.45 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2.17B | 2.51B | 2.66B | 2.73B |
| Operating Income | 389.47M | 275.29M | 79.32M | -20.06M |
| Net Income | 219.17M | 102.56M | -92.84M | -112.88M |
| Diluted EPS | 2.35 | 1.13 | -0.96 | -0.95 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Jan 2022 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | - | 3.65B | 3.65B | 3.75B |
| Total Equity | 255.61M | 407.69M | 506.88M | 864.51M | 755.26M |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 105.21M | 156.15M | 62.34M | 133.21M |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | 1.24B | 918.72M | 917.92M |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | 3.15B | 2.78B | 2.99B |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | 426.55M | 412.76M | 484.87M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 341.61M | 303.54M | 115.89M | 238.53M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -299.73M | -117.66M | -147.24M | -154.42M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -117.66M | -134.94M | -62.63M | -13.25M |
| Capital Expenditure | -139.43M | -129.04M | -132.32M | -128.27M |
| Free Cash Flow | 202.18M | 174.50M | -16.43M | 110.26M |
| Share Buybacks | 72.67M | - | - | - |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin % | 18.0% | 11.0% | 3.0% | -0.7% |
| Net Margin % | 10.1% | 4.1% | -3.5% | -4.1% |
| ROE % | 53.8% | 20.2% | -10.7% | -14.9% |
| ROCE % | - | 8.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Partners Group Holding AG | 68.70% | 81.42M | $152.25M |
| 2 | American Century Companies Inc | 4.82% | 5.71M | $10.68M |
| 3 | Silver Point Capital L.p. | 4.31% | 5.11M | $9.55M |
| 4 | Blackrock Inc. | 1.87% | 2.21M | $4.14M |
| 5 | AQR Capital Management, LLC | 1.64% | 1.94M | $3.63M |
| 6 | Millennium Management Llc | 1.49% | 1.77M | $3.31M |
| 7 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 1.13% | 1.34M | $2.50M |
| 8 | Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 0.92% | 1.10M | $2.05M |
| 9 | Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | 0.91% | 1.08M | $2.01M |
| 10 | Geode Capital Management, LLC | 0.69% | 815.75K | $1.53M |
Analyst View
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KLC — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC)?
As of 2026-10-23 16:27 PDT, KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) trades at $1.77 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $1.66 to $7.66.
What is the market capitalisation of KLC?
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) has a market capitalisation of $209.78M on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of KLC?
KLC trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -0.44. The industry average P/E is 19.62. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 0.57.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of KLC?
KLC has a return on equity (ROE) of -67.78%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is -0.61%.
Is KLC a good stock to buy?
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