2.61 USD
↘ 0.14 (5.09%)AT CLOSE (11:59 AM EDT)
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.
KLCNYSE • USD
2.64
↗ 0.02 (0.96%)
POST MARKET (AS OF 07:55 PM EDT)
Post Market
AS OF 07:55 PM EDT
2.64
↗ 0.02 (0.96%)
Market: CLOSED
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) trades at $2.63 per share. The stock presents a bearish profile across the board: technical indicators signal "Strong Sell" and our fundamental models agree with a "Sell" rating. Key drivers include a concerning Altman Z-Score in the distress zone, a weak Piotroski F-Score of 0/9, negative Return on Equity and a bullish Golden Cross on the moving averages. On the valuation side, KLC appears attractively valued relative to sector peers across key multiples.
Technical & fundamental data as of Aug 24, 2026.
Open?$2.73
High?$2.76
Low?$2.60
Prev. Close?$2.75
Volume?801.0K
Avg. Volume?897.4K
VWAP?$2.68
Rel. Volume?0.89x
Bid / Ask
Bid?$2.60 × 200
Ask?$2.97 × 400
Spread?$0.37
Midpoint?$2.79
Valuation & Ratios
Market Cap?309.3M
Shares Out?118.5M
Float?30.3M
Float %?25.6%
P/E Ratio?N/A
P/B Ratio?0.66
EPS?-$3.98
Dividend?0.00%
Ex-Dividend?N/A
News
Profile
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc is a private provider of early childhood education and child care services, serving children from six weeks to twelve years through a nationwide network of centers and programs. The company operates through three consumer-facing brands: KinderCare Learning Centers, Creme School, and Champions. KinderCare Learning Centers provide community-based early education and care, Creme School offers premium early education with enrichment-focused programs, and Champions delivers before- and after-school and summer programs for school-aged children.
Employees
43.7K
Market Cap
325.9M
Industry
SERVICES-CHILD DAY CARE SERVICES
Website
Listed
2024-10-09
Address
5005 MEADOWS ROAD
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
Phone: (503) 872-1300
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
Phone: (503) 872-1300
Technical OutlookStrong Sell
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
Long-Term (Tide)?▼ Bearish(-2/3)
Medium-Term (Wave)?▼ Bearish(-2/3)
Short-Term (Ripple)?▼ Bearish(-1/3)
MA Alignment?Mixed
Full Technical Analysis →Fundamental OutlookSell
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
F-Score?3
Z-Score?0
Momentum?8
Short Sent.?34
Piotroski F-Score?0/9Weak
Altman Z-Score?-1.28Distress
Confidence?62%Moderate
Short InterestHigh
Short % of Float?13.83%High
Short Interest?4.2M
Days to Cover?9.6
Free Float30.3M
Avg Daily Volume435.8K
Settlement Date2026-07-31
Financial Health
Current Ratio?0.75Weak
Quick Ratio?0.75Weak
Cash Ratio?0.38Low
Debt/Equity?1.99High
ValuationATTRACTIVELY VALUEDvs 1 peers + S&P 500
Score100/100
P/E?N/A▾
P/B?0.66CHEAP▾
Peers100
S&P97
P/S?0.11CHEAP▾
Peers100
S&P97
P/FCF?3.8CHEAP▾
Peers100
S&P97
EV/EBITDA?4.6CHEAP▾
Peers100
S&P97
EV/Sales?0.39CHEAP▾
Peers100
S&P97
Returns & Efficiency
ROE?-101.1%WEAK▾
S&P3
ROA?-13.9%WEAK▾
S&P3
Cash Flow & Enterprise
FCF?$81.0M
Enterprise Value?$1.1B
Fundamentals ratios updated end of day