KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Stock Price & Analysis
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) closed at USD 1.83 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.10% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 1.81; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 1.81–1.9 on volume of 913,167 shares. Market capitalization is $216.89M, with a 52-week range of USD 1.75–6.27 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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Key facts (KLC)
- Analysts: Sell (mean 3.50 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 3.91 (range 2–6).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -68.5% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -93.6% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-12, EPS estimate USD -0, revenue estimate $669M.
Analysts (KLC)
Consensus Sell (mean 3.50 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 3.91 (low 2, high 6).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | BMO Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $5 → $4 |
| 2026-09-23 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Underweight | $2.5 → $2 |
| 2026-08-14 | UBS | Target lowered | Neutral | $5 → $4.5 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KLC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2024-10-07) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -68.5% | -93.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -68.6% | -74.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 107.6% | 88.1% |
| Max drawdown | -70.4% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) | -93.6% (Oct 2024→Oct 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC)
| Price | USD 1.83 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.10% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 1.81 |
| Open | USD 1.86 |
| Day Range | USD 1.81 – 1.9 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 1.75 – 6.27 |
| Volume | 913,167 shares |
| Market Cap | $216.89M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KLC)
Nexqual's technical model rates KLC "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 30.58 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 2.62) |
| MACD | -0.23 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (KLC)
Wall Street analysts rate KLC "Sell" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 3.91 (range USD 2–6), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Sell |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 3.91 |
| High Target | USD 6 |
| Low Target | USD 2 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 4 / 3 |
Earnings (KLC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-12 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0 |
| Revenue Estimate | $668.79M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.08 vs est 0.1 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.04 vs est -0.01 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.12 vs est 0.09 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.13 vs est 0.12 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KLC)
| Total Revenue | $2.74B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -0.40% |
| Gross Margin | +19.97% |
| Operating Margin | +3.63% |
| Profit Margin | -17.23% |
| ROE | -67.78% |
| Debt / Equity | 5.39 |
| Current Ratio | 0.75 |
| Total Cash | $174.45M |
| Total Debt | $2.51B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KLC)
Nexqual rates KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.6% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 20%, operating 4% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $174M cash vs $2.51B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $210M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -68%, ROA 1.9% |
Ownership (KLC)
| Insider Ownership | +5.93% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +92.53% |
| Shares Outstanding | 118.52M |
| Float | 30.74M |
| Short % of Float | +10.44% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Leadership (KLC)
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. is led by John Thomson Wyatt (age 69), Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | John Thomson Wyatt (age 69) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Anthony Amandi (age 46) |
| Director of Investor Relations | Jason Terry |
| President of KinderCare Learning Companies -Employers & Champions | Daniel Figurski |
| Senior Vice President of KinderCare Learning Centers | Cheslee Escobedo |
Major Backers & Investors (KLC)
Notable institutional backers of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Silver Point Capital L.p., AQR Capital Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 7.44% |
| Silver Point Capital L.p. | 4.31% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 1.64% |
| Millennium Management | 1.49% |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 0.92% |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | 0.91% |
| Bridge Builder Trust-Bridge Builder Small/Mid Cap Value Fund | 0.63% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 2.79% |
| Vanguard Group | 2.36% |
| Geode Capital | 0.69% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:21 UTC.
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