Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $218M.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for KLC is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-14 signals)
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How KLC ranks among 4004 stocks
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Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Services-Child Day Care Services peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | KLC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $218M | – |
| P/B Ratio | 0.47x | – |
| EPS | $-3.80 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $3.93 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $23.08 | – |
| FCF/Share | $0.68 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | KLC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -101.1% | – |
| ROA | -13.8% | – |
| ROIC | -13.8% | – |
| Gross Margin | 19.2% | – |
| Operating Margin | -14.9% | – |
| Net Margin | -17.2% | – |
| EBT Margin | -17.4% | – |
| Tax Rate | 1.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | KLC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.75x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 6.30x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 7.30x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 0.1x | – |
| Working Capital | -$117M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | KLC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $210M | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $81M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$129M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | -16.0% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 36.5% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 3.0% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 4.7% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | KLC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.80x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 23.9x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 7.0x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 15 days | – |
| Payables Period | 29 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | KLC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.73B | – |
| Operating Income | -$407M | – |
| Net Income | -$471M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $291M | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.21B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | KLC | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 119M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $342M | 10.1% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $174M | 5.1% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $114M | 3.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $2.94B | 86.3% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $284M | 8.4% of assets |
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Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. (Services-Child Day Care Services): 2 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for KLC is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. forecasts updated?
Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Kindercare Learning Companies, Inc.'s industry peers?
2 issuers in our coverage, KLC included, share the SEC industry code Services-Child Day Care Services. The largest are: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM).
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