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KLC

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.

$3.94
0.08
 (2.07%)
Exchange:  NYSE
Market Cap:  466.607M
Shares Outstanding:  139.183M
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About The Company

Sector:  Consumer Defensive
Industry:  Education & Training Services
   
CEO:  John Thomson Wyatt
Full Time Employees:  43690
Address: 
650 NE Holladay
Portland
OR
97232
US
Website:  http://www.kindercare.com
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. delivers early childhood education and childcare solutions across the United States. The company’s diverse offerings encompass programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, alongside before- and after-school services. These are provided through both community-based facilities and employer-sponsored initiatives. As of October 2, 2021, KinderCare’s operations spanned 1,490 early childhood education centers, with a licensed capacity to serve 195,000 children, in addition to approximately 650 contracted before- and after-school locations. These services cater to children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old and are available in 40 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

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2025/05/13 — Q1 quarter 2025

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Income Statement
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Income Statement

Year202320242025
Revenue2,510,1822,663,0352,733,323
Gross Profit685,858630,522481,226
EBITDA391,863209,913307,961
Operating Income275,28679,318183,994
Net Income102,558-92,840-112,880

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Balance Sheet

Year202320242025
Total Assets3,653,2623,645,4673,747,890
Total Liabilities3,146,3822,780,9582,992,628
Total Stockholders Equity506,880864,509755,262
Total Debt2,692,9351,467,7572,525,426
Cash and Cash Equivalents156,14762,336133,205

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Cash Flow Statement

Year202320242025
Operating Cash Flow303,540115,887238,535
Capital Expenditure-129,045-132,322-128,271
Free Cash Flow174,495-16,435110,264
Net Income102,558-92,840-112,880
Net Change in Cash50,943-93,98270,869

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Analyst Estimates

Fiscal Year2029Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Revenue (Low)2,891,215.451Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Revenue (High)2,891,215.453Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Revenue (Avg)2,891,215.452Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Ebitda (Low)418,070.560Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Ebitda (High)418,070.560Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Ebitda (Avg)418,070.560Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Net Income (Low)60,373.822Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Net Income (High)62,024.512Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated Net Income (Avg)61,165.443Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated SGA Expense (Low)365,074.168Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated SGA Expense (High)365,074.168Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated SGA Expense (Avg)365,074.168Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated EPS (Avg)0.520Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated EPS (High)0.520Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Estimated EPS (Low)0.510Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue)3Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access
Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS)1Full AccessFull AccessFull AccessFull Access

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Current Key Metrics

?Revenue
 (TTM)
: 
2.663B  ?P/S
 (TTM)
: 
0.17
?Net Income
 (TTM)
: 
-92840000  ?P/E
 (TTM)
: 
-1.1
?Enterprise Value
 (TTM)
: 
1.946B  ?EV/FCF
 (TTM)
: 
53.68
?Dividend Yield
 (TTM)
: 
0  ?Payout Ratio
 (TTM)
: 
0
?ROE
 (TTM)
: 
-0.55  ?ROIC
 (TTM)
: 
0.05
?Net Debt
 (TTM)
: 
2.398B  ?Debt/Equity
 (TTM)
: 
3.42
?P/B
 (TTM)
: 
0.99  ?Current Ratio
 (TTM)
: 
0.74

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SWOT Analysis

Strengths (preview)
  • Revenue Growth: KinderCare reported a 5% year-over-year increase in total revenues for Q4 2024, as highlighted in the earnings call transcript. This growth indicates a robust demand for services and effective operational execution within the industry.
  • Positive Free Cash Flow: Analysis of the cash flow statements shows consistent free cash flow generation, supported by strong operating cash flow metrics. This financial stability provides KinderCare with flexibility for reinvestment and debt management.
  • Industry Positioning: KinderCare operates within a sector showing stable performance metrics (as per industry and sector data), with the company benefiting from favorable industry trends, potentially driven by increasing demand for childcare and educational services.
  • Operational Efficiency: The earnings call summary reflects confidence in cost management strategies, with a focus on improving occupancy trends and leveraging acquisitions to enhance profitability, as evidenced by improving gross profit margins (grossProfitMarginTTM).

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Is KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) overvalued or undervalued right now?

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What is KLC’s P/E ratio?

You can see KLC’s trailing P/E (TTM) and forward P/E estimates in the Current Key Metrics and Forward P/E Ratios sections above. The P/E ratio compares the current share price to earnings per share and helps investors gauge valuation relative to earnings.

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Trading Metrics:

Open: 3.88   Previous Close: 3.86
Day Low: 3.88   Day High: 3.95
Year Low: 1.75   Year High: 11.04
Price Avg 50: 3.48   Price Avg 200: 4.6
Volume: 55952   Average Volume: 1.408M

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KLC full analysis

03/12/2025

Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for KinderCare Learning Companies, or KLC as you might see it ticker-wise. If you’re not familiar with KinderCare, let me give you the quick rundown. This is a major player in the early childhood education space, operating in the education services industry within the broader consumer discretionary sector. Based in the U.S., KinderCare runs a vast network of learning centers, focusing on childcare and early education, with a sizable workforce dedicated to shaping young minds.…

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