4.19 USD
↗ 0.01 (0.24%)AT CLOSE (11:59 AM EDT)
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.
KLCNYSE • USD
4.07
↘ 0.13 (2.98%)
POST MARKET (AS OF 07:53 PM EDT)
Post Market
AS OF 07:53 PM EDT
4.07
↘ 0.13 (2.98%)
Market: CLOSED
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) trades at $4.11 per share. The stock presents a mixed profile: our models indicate a Strong Buy for technical indicators, while underlying fundamentals flash a Strong Sell. 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 bearish Death Cross on the long-term moving averages. On the valuation side, KLC appears attractively valued relative to sector peers across key multiples.
Technical & fundamental data as of Jun 25, 2026.
Open?$4.19
High?$4.32
Low?$4.13
Prev. Close?$4.18
Volume?358.3K
Avg. Volume?944.2K
VWAP?$4.20
Rel. Volume?0.38x
Bid / Ask
Bid?$4.14 × 800
Ask?$4.44 × 600
Spread?$0.30
Midpoint?$4.29
Valuation & Ratios
Market Cap?496.2M
Shares Out?118.4M
Float?30.3M
Float %?25.6%
P/E Ratio?N/A
P/B Ratio?1.05
EPS?-$3.58
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
495.0M
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 Buy
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
Long-Term (Tide)?▲ Bullish(+1/3)
Medium-Term (Wave)?▲ Bullish(+3/3)
Short-Term (Ripple)?▲ Bullish(+1/3)
MA Alignment?Mixed
Full Technical Analysis →Fundamental OutlookStrong Sell
Strong SellNeutralStrong Buy
F-Score?3
Z-Score?1
Momentum?8
Short Sent.?29
Piotroski F-Score?0/9Weak
Altman Z-Score?-1.08Distress
Confidence?64%Moderate
Short InterestHigh
Short % of Float?14.55%High
Short Interest?4.4M
Days to Cover?7.1
Free Float30.3M
Avg Daily Volume620.0K
Settlement Date2026-06-15
Financial Health
Current Ratio?0.73Weak
Quick Ratio?0.73Weak
Cash Ratio?0.28Low
Debt/Equity?1.97High
ValuationATTRACTIVELY VALUEDvs 1 peers + S&P 500
Score100/100
P/E?N/A▾
P/B?1.05CHEAP▾
Peers100
S&P97
P/S?0.18CHEAP▾
Peers100
S&P97
P/FCF?13.7CHEAP▾
Peers100
S&P78
EV/EBITDA?4.6CHEAP▾
Peers100
S&P97
EV/Sales?0.47CHEAP▾
Peers100
S&P97
Returns & Efficiency
ROE?-90.0%WEAK▾
S&P3
ROA?-12.3%WEAK▾
S&P3
Cash Flow & Enterprise
FCF?$36.3M
Enterprise Value?$1.3B
Fundamentals ratios updated end of day