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Wall Street analysts forecast KLC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for KLC is 5.75 USD with a low forecast of 4.50 USD and a high forecast of 6.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Wall Street analysts forecast KLC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for KLC is 5.75 USD with a low forecast of 4.50 USD and a high forecast of 6.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Current: 4.570
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Baird
Outperform -> NULL
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$13 -> $8
2025-11-13
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Baird
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$13 -> $8
2025-11-13
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Outperform -> NULL
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Baird lowered the firm's price target on KinderCare Learning to $8 from $13 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following disappointing results with incremental subsidy headwinds.
BMO Capital
Outperform -> NULL
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$10 -> $6
2025-11-13
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BMO Capital
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$10 -> $6
2025-11-13
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Outperform -> NULL
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BMO Capital lowered the firm's price target on KinderCare Learning to $6 from $10 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company's Q3 results beat adjusted EBITDA expectations owing to lighter SG&A, though the management noted continued struggles in the "Opportunity Zone" region with relatively steady occupancy in the top three quintiles and slowing subsidy revenues, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
Barclays
Equal Weight
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$9 -> $6
2025-11-13
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$9 -> $6
2025-11-13
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Equal Weight
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Barclays lowered the firm's price target on KinderCare Learning to $6 from $9 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.
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$11 -> $6
2025-11-13
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$11 -> $6
2025-11-13
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Morgan Stanley downgraded KinderCare Learning to Equal Weight from Overweight with a price target of $6, down from $11. The company reported "disappointing" Q3 results amid continued challenges in enrollment trends, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm now has limited confidence in a turnaround at KinderCare. It cites the company's' weaker enrollment outlook for the downgrade.
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Joshua Chan
Buy -> Neutral
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$10
2025-11-13
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Joshua Chan
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$10
2025-11-13
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Buy -> Neutral
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UBS analyst Joshua Chan downgraded KinderCare Learning to Neutral from Buy with a price target of $4.50, down from $10. The company's recent guidance cut shows the "compounding impacts" of weakening enrollment and pricing on its profitability, the analyst tells investors in a research note. UBS now has limited conviction of a near-term turnaround at KinderCare. It believes the company's 2026 outlook has significantly worsened.
Morgan Stanley
Toni Kaplan
Overweight
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$14 -> $11
2025-10-24
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$14 -> $11
2025-10-24
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Overweight
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Morgan Stanley analyst Toni Kaplan lowered the firm's price target on KinderCare Learning to $11 from $14 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. In a year where enrollment has "largely underwhelmed," the firm expects enrollment to be the focus again in Q3, the analyst tells investors in a preview for its daycare group coverage.
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Valuation Metrics

The current forward P/E ratio for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (KLC.N) is 7.36, compared to its 5-year average forward P/E of 19.11. For a more detailed relative valuation and DCF analysis to assess Kindercare Learning Companies Inc 's fair value, click here.
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The forward P/E ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's current stock price by its estimated future earnings per share over the next 12 months.
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34.09
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12.72
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17.07
Undervalued EV/EBITDA
8.37

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The forward P/S ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's current stock price by its estimated future sales (or revenue) per share over the next 12 months.
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0.54
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0.83
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0.24
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Insiders are Neutral. There are no significant trading trends over the last month.
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Hedge Funds are Neutral. There are no significant trading trends over the last quarter.
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Congress are Neutral. There are no significant trading trends over the last month.
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KLC News & Events

Events Timeline

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2025-12-03
08:20:00
KinderCare Appoints Tom Wyatt as CEO Effective December 2
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2025-11-12 (ET)
2025-11-12
16:25:02
KinderCare Learning lowers FY25 EPES forecast to 64c-67c, down from 77c-82c
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2025-11-12
16:24:02
KinderCare Learning announces Q3 adjusted EPS of 13 cents, surpassing consensus estimate of 12 cents.
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12-03CNBC
PinnedThe specialized real estate market attracting significant investment for children's care facilities

  • Rising Demand for Early Education: The U.S. child-care market is valued at $65.2 billion and is projected to grow to $109.9 billion by 2033, driven by factors such as return-to-office trends, advancements in educational technologies, and increased government funding for families.

  • Investment Opportunities in Real Estate: The number of early education properties for sale has increased by 14% since 2024, attracting developers and investors due to the sector's strong demand and the potential for long-term, stable income through net lease structures.

  • Child-Care Deserts and Supply Gap: There is a significant shortfall in child-care availability, with 6 million children under 6 needing care but not enrolled in formal programs, leading to long waitlists and highlighting the need for more facilities in underserved areas.

  • Institutional Interest and Future Growth: The early education sector is gaining recognition as a viable investment opportunity, with institutional investors beginning to explore this market, similar to the evolution of senior housing and medical offices into recognized real estate sectors.

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12-03SeekingAlpha
Tom Wyatt Rejoins KinderCare Learning as CEO

  • Leadership Change: Tom Wyatt is returning as CEO of KinderCare Learning, effective December 2, 2025, succeeding Paul Thompson, who will assist in the transition until December 31, 2025.

  • Experience: Wyatt has over 40 years of experience in consumer brands, previously serving as President of Gap from 2008 to 2012.

  • Financial Outlook: KinderCare has updated its 2025 revenue guidance to $2.72B–$2.74B, focusing on operational efficiency.

  • Earnings Report: KinderCare reported a non-GAAP EPS of $0.13, beating expectations by $0.01, but revenue of $676.8M fell short by $5.81M.

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11-14Benzinga
KinderCare Learning Analysts Revise Forecasts Following Q3 Results

  • Third-Quarter Performance: KinderCare Learning Companies Inc reported third-quarter earnings of 13 cents per share, meeting analyst expectations, but sales of $676.8 million fell short of the $682.6 million consensus estimate.

  • Revised FY2025 Guidance: The company lowered its FY2025 adjusted EPS guidance from $0.77-$0.82 to $0.64-$0.67 and reduced its sales forecast from $2.750 billion-$2.800 billion to $2.720 billion-$2.740 billion.

  • Market Reaction: Following the earnings announcement, KinderCare Learning's shares dropped 21% to $3.95 in pre-market trading, prompting analysts to adjust their price targets.

  • Analyst Downgrades: Morgan Stanley and UBS downgraded KinderCare Learning's stock ratings and lowered their price targets significantly, while Baird maintained an Outperform rating but also reduced its price target.

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What is Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (KLC) stock price today?

The current price of KLC is 4.57 USD — it has increased 5.3 % in the last trading day.

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What is Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (KLC)'s business?

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. is a private provider of early childhood and school-age education and care. The Company serves children ranging from six weeks to 12 years of age across its footprint of over 1,500 early childhood education centers with capacity for over 200,000 children and approximately 1,000 before- and after-school sites located in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Its services include infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and before- and after-school programs. The Company provides childhood education and care programs through community-based and employer-sponsored early childhood education and care and before- and after-school educational services categories. It provides early childhood education and care services, as well as back-up care, primarily marketed under the names KinderCare Learning Centers and Creme School. It provides before- and after-school educational services for preschool and school-age children under the name Champions.

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What is the price predicton of KLC Stock?

Wall Street analysts forecast KLC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for KLC is 5.75 USD with a low forecast of 4.50 USD and a high forecast of 6.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.

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What is Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (KLC)'s revenue for the last quarter?

Kindercare Learning Companies Inc revenue for the last quarter amounts to 676.83M USD, increased 0.80 % YoY.

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What is Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (KLC)'s earnings per share (EPS) for the last quarter?

Kindercare Learning Companies Inc. EPS for the last quarter amounts to 0.04 USD, decreased -73.33 % YoY.

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What changes have occurred in the market's expectations for Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (KLC)'s fundamentals?

The market is revising Downward the revenue expectations for KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) for FY2025, with the revenue forecasts being adjusted by -0.98% over the past three months. During the same period, the stock price has changed by -38.82%.
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How many employees does Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (KLC). have?

Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (KLC) has 43290 emplpoyees as of December 05 2025.

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What is Kindercare Learning Companies Inc (KLC) market cap?

Today KLC has the market capitalization of 539.53M USD.

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