KLC - NYSE

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.

KLC·NYSE

$3.77

-3.8%

Consumer DefensiveEducation & Training Services

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. provides early childhood education and care services in the United States. The company offers infant, toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and before- and after-school programs in various categories comprising community-based and employer-sponsored early childhood education and care, and before- and after-school educational services. As of October 2, 2021, it served children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age through 1,490 early childhood education centers with a licensed capacity of 195,000 and contracts for approximately 650 before-and after-school sites in 40 states and the District of Columbia. The company was founded in 1969 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Statements Value Model

At a Glance

Live Snapshot

Market Cap$446.47M

EPS-0.9500

P/E Ratio-3.97

Earnings Date08/11/2026

3.75B

Assets

3Y+3.0%

5Y+8.0%

10Y+14.0%

2.99B

Total Liabilities

3Y-5.0%

5Y-7.0%

10Y-2.0%

755.26M

Total Equity

-13%

3Y+49.0%

5Y+195.0%

10Y+217.0%

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. Funding & Solvency Profile

KLC · NYSE

Current Assets

Cash & Cash Equivalents133.21M

Net Receivables167.93M

Inventory0.00

Other Current Assets56.89M

Total Current Assets358 M

Non-Current Assets

Property, Plant & Equipment1.92B

Goodwill & Intangible Assets1.39B

Long-Term Investments9.65M

Other Non-Current Assets75.89M

Total Non-Current Assets2 B

Total Assets

3.75B

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

0.74x

Warning: Liquidity concerns. Current assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term obligations.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

3.96x

High financial leverage. Heavy reliance on debt may indicate increased financial risk and potential solvency concerns.

Working Capital

-126846000

Negative working capital indicates short-term liabilities exceed short-term assets—potential liquidity stress.

Asset Composition

10% Current

Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.

Financial Health Insight

Financial stress indicators: Both liquidity and leverage metrics raise concerns. The company may face challenges meeting obligations and should focus on strengthening its balance sheet.

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. Balance Sheet

KLC • NYSE

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. Balance Sheet	Jan 2026	Dec 2024	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021	Dec 2020	Dec 2019
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents	133.2M	62.3M	62.3M	156.1M	105.2M	177.2M	53.2M	40.3M
Cash & Short-Term Investments	133.2M	62.3M	62.3M	156.1M	105.2M	177.2M	53.2M	40.3M
Net Receivables	167.9M	117.4M	117.4M	95.2M	94.3M	95.5M	61.1M	66.8M
Accounts Receivables	118.5M	104.3M	104.3M	88.1M	70M	73.6M	61.1M	66.8M
Other Receivables	49.4M	13M	13M	7.1M	24.3M	21.8M	0.0	0.0
Prepaids	0.0	24.9M	24.9M	27.1M	30.2M	30M	20.4M	13.3M
Other Current Assets	56.9M	10.2M	10.2M	5M	3.9M	1.5M	1.9M	1M
Total Current Assets	358M	214.8M	214.8M	283.4M	233.5M	304.2M	136.7M	121.5M
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Property, Plant, and Equipment (Net)	1.9B	1.8B	1.8B	1.8B	1.8B	1.7B	1.7B	1.7B
Goodwill	964.8M	1.1B	1.1B	1.1B	1.1B	992.3M	980.7M	980.4M
Intangible Assets	420.9M	429.8M	429.8M	439M	448.3M	433.9M	442.7M	458.8M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets	1.4B	1.5B	1.5B	1.5B	1.6B	1.4B	1.4B	1.4B
Long-Term Investments	9.7M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Other Non-Current Assets	75.9M	85.1M	85.1M	66.6M	57.8M	37.3M	32.5M	24.6M
Total Non-Current Assets	3.4B	3.4B	3.4B	3.4B	3.4B	3.2B	3.1B	3.2B
Total Assets	3.7B	3.6B	3.6B	3.7B	3.7B	3.5B	3.3B	3.3B
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Total Payables	48.9M	72.5M	72.5M	81.7M	92.4M	72.2M	58.3M	47.7M
Accounts Payable	48.9M	45.3M	45.3M	50.6M	56.7M	47.9M	39.7M	30.7M
Other Payables	24.5M	27.2M	27.2M	31.1M	35.7M	24.3M	18.5M	17M
Accrued Expenses	0.0	14.7M	14.7M	1.9M	2.4M	1.7M	5.6M	24.8M
Short Term Debt	9.6M	7.6M	7.6M	13.6M	12.7M	22.8M	15.1M	14.7M
Capital Lease Obligations (Current)	147.6M	146.3M	146.3M	134.8M	140.7M	128.7M	121.8M	127M
Tax Payables	0.0	23.3M	23.3M	28.4M	22.2M	22.2M	17M	14.1M
Deferred Revenue	49.6M	33.8M	33.8M	43.9M	52.6M	46.7M	39.6M	24.1M
Other Current Liabilities	229.2M	137.9M	137.9M	150.6M	109.5M	108.1M	90.1M	103.4M
Total Current Liabilities	484.9M	412.8M	412.8M	426.5M	410.2M	380.2M	330.4M	341.7M
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long Term Debt	917.9M	919.1M	919.1M	1.2B	1.3B	1.4B	1.4B	1.3B
Deferred Revenue (Non-Current)	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	23.5M	63.2M
Deferred Tax Liabilities (Non-Current)	559.3M	30.9M	30.9M	60.7M	77.3M	46.6M	14.3M	18.6M
Other Non-Current Liabilities	104.1M	98.8M	98.8M	114.6M	65M	52.1M	49.1M	30.9M
Total Non-Current Liabilities	2.5B	2.4B	2.4B	2.7B	2.8B	2.8B	2.8B	2.7B
Capital Lease Obligations	1.6B	1.5B	1.5B	1.4B	1.5B	1.5B	1.5B	1.4B
Total Liabilities	3B	2.8B	2.8B	3.1B	3.3B	3.2B	3.1B	3.1B
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock	1.2M	1.2M	1.2M	904K	76K	454.2M	430.1M	403.6M
Additional Paid-In Capital	841.3M	830.4M	830.4M	383.2M	389.1M	0.0	0.0	0.0
Retained Earnings	-82.6M	30.3M	30.3M	123.1M	20.5M	-198.6M	-287M	-157.5M
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/Loss	-4.6M	2.7M	2.7M	-313K	-2M	0.0	-6.7M	-7.5M
Total Stockholders' Equity	755.3M	864.5M	864.5M	506.9M	407.7M	255.6M	136.3M	238.5M
Total Equity	755.3M	864.5M	864.5M	506.9M	407.7M	255.6M	136.3M	238.5M
SUMMARY
Total Liabilities & Equity	3.7B	3.6B	3.6B	3.7B	3.7B	3.5B	3.3B	3.3B
Total Investments	9.7M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Debt	2.5B	2.4B	2.4B	2.7B	2.9B	2.9B	2.8B	2.7B
Net Debt	2.4B	2.3B	2.3B	2.5B	2.8B	2.7B	2.8B	2.7B
Shares Outstanding	118,123,099	118,123,099	118,123,099	118,123,099	118,123,099	118,123,099	118,123,099	118,123,099

SEC Filings

KLC - Filing history and reports

Filing Type	Filing Date	Period Ending	Fiscal Year	Actions
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q2 Q2	May 14, 2026	April 04, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	May 14, 2026	May 14, 2026	2026	View Filing
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A	April 20, 2026	June 04, 2026	2026	View Filing
10-K 10-K 2026 FY FY	March 13, 2026	January 03, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	March 12, 2026	March 12, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	March 02, 2026	February 26, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A	December 03, 2025	December 02, 2025	2025	View Filing
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3	November 12, 2025	September 27, 2025	2025	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A	November 12, 2025	November 12, 2025	2025	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A	November 10, 2025	November 05, 2025	2025	View Filing

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