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KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC)

$2.11−1.40%
Close Nov 12, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 12, 2026$2.11▼ 57.80% in range
Nov 12, 2025Low $1.66 · High $5.48Nov 12, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 12, 2026

KinderCare Learning Companies closed at $2.11 on Nov 12, down 1.40%, 61.5% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 904.7K shares was 1.13× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +16.6% over one month, -51.7% over six months, -58.7% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jul 4, 2026, revenue was $697.52M, down 0.4% from a year earlier, with a net margin of -1.3%.

Short interest was 3.6M shares at the Oct 30 settlement, down 3.6% from the prior report (11.9% of float, 4.8 days to cover).

Market cap$250.1M118.5M shares
Revenue · quarter$697.5M−0.4% YoY
Diluted EPS$-0.07−121.2% YoY
P/E · TTM—P/S 0.1×
Net margin-1.3%Gross 14.1%
Dividend yieldNone
52-week range1.66 – 5.48−61.5% from high
Volume904.7K1.13× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d60.4%Annualised
Short % of float11.9%4.8 days to cover
Net cash-$752.0MCash $173.7M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +5.5%1M +16.6%3M −18.8%6M −51.7%YTD −51.2%1Y −58.7%3Y —5Y —

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Social Services

Percentile among 2 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum—
Revenue growth—
Net margin—
Value (low P/E)—
Size—

Industry medians: 6-month return −37.9%, revenue growth +2.2%, net margin −14.3%.

Short interest

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Shares short3.6M−3.6% vs prior
Days to cover4.8Settled Oct 30
% of float11.9%
Short vol. 10d55.1%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Social Services

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
KLCKinderCare Learning Companies$2.11−1.40%−51.7%−0.4%−1.3%—$250.1M
BFAMBRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS$52.79+1.70%−24.0%+4.8%−27.4%—$2.53BCompare

News about KinderCare Learning Companies

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KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Reports Q3 Loss, Lags Revenue EstimatesZacks Investment Research · 17h ago▼ NegativeWhy KinderCare Learning Companies Stock Plunged 39% Friday MorningThe Motley Fool · Mar 13, 2026▼ Negative

Quick answers

What does KinderCare Learning Companies do?
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.
What is KLC's market cap?
$250.07M, based on the Nov 12 close of $2.11.
Does KinderCare Learning Companies pay a dividend?
No regular cash dividend has been paid in the last year.
How much of KLC is sold short?
3.6M shares, 11.9% of float, as of Oct 30, 2026.
What sector is KLC in?
Healthcare, in the Social Services industry.

About KinderCare Learning Companies

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.

HQ: Lake Oswego, OR43,700 employeesListed Oct 9, 2024kindercare.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology