KLC
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.KLC
KLC
About: KinderCare Learning Companies Inc is a private provider of early childhood education and care services (ECE) in the United States. It serves children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age across its market footprint of around 1,480 early childhood education centers with a capacity of more than 194,000 children and contracts for more than 650 before- and after-school sites located in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Its segment derives revenue from providing early childhood education and care services at centers and before- and after-school sites.
Employees: 42,290
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Funds holding %
of 7,433 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
67% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 40 | Existing positions reduced: 24
14% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 25 | Existing positions closed: 22
1% more funds holding
Funds holding: 101 [Q1] → 102 (+1) [Q2]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]
1.08% less ownership
Funds ownership: 96.47% [Q1] → 95.39% (-1.08%) [Q2]
14% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.32B [Q1] → $1.14B (-$183M) [Q2]
95% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $174K | Put options by funds: $3.2M
Research analyst outlook
7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$9
24%
upside
Avg. target
$12.71
75%
upside
High target
$20
175%
upside
7 analyst ratings
5 positive
71%
2 neutral
29%
0 negative
0%
UBS Joshua Chan | 51%upside $11 | Buy Maintained | 14 Aug 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Toni Kaplan | 93%upside $14 | Overweight Maintained | 13 Aug 2025 |
JP Morgan Andrew Steinerman | 38%upside $10 | Neutral Downgraded | 13 Aug 2025 |
Goldman Sachs George Tong | 175%upside $20 | Buy Maintained | 13 Aug 2025 |
BMO Capital Jeffrey Silber | 65%upside $12 | Outperform Maintained | 13 Aug 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 84 articles about KLC published over the past 30 days
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 hours ago
KLC INVESTOR NOTICE: Investor Files Class Action Lawsuit Against KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. and Attorneys Announce Opportunity for Investors with Substantial Losses to Lead Investor Class Action Lawsuit - RGRD Law
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) common stock in or traceable to KinderCare's October 2024 initial public offering (“IPO”), have until Monday, October 13, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the KinderCare class action lawsuit. Captioned Gollapalli v. KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc., No. 25-cv-01424 (D. Or.), the KinderCare class action lawsuit charges KinderCare and certain of KinderCare's top executives and directors, KinderCare's controlling shareholder, and the underwriters of the IPO with violations of the Securities Act of 1933.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 hours ago
Shareholders who lost money in shares of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) Should Contact Wolf Haldenstein Immediately
NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP is informing investors about a class action lawsuit against KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”). The lawsuit addresses alleged violations of the Securities Act of 1933 related to KinderCare's October 2024 initial public offering (“IPO”).
Neutral
PRNewsWire
5 hours ago
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Investors Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
BENSALEM, Pa. , Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Howard G.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
8 hours ago
KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. Class Action: The Gross Law Firm Reminds KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of October 14, 2025 - KLC
NEW YORK , Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC). Shareholders who purchased shares of KLC during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
8 hours ago
Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of October 14, 2025 in KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. Lawsuit - KLC
NEW YORK , Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. ("KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc." or the "Company") (NYSE: KLC) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
19 hours ago
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - KLC
NEW YORK , Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. ("KinderCare" or the "Company") (NYSE: KLC). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 day ago
Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Shareholders of KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) of a Class Action Lawsuit and an Upcoming Deadline
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. ("KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc." or the "Company") (NYSE: KLC) of a class action securities lawsuit.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 day ago
KinderCare to Present at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced that Paul Thompson, Chief Executive Officer, and Tony Amandi, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on Monday, September 8, 2025, in San Francisco. The presentation will begin at approximately 6:45pm EDT / 3:45pm PDT. Management wi.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 day ago
KLC Investor Update: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against KinderCare Over IPO– Hagens Berman
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased shares in KinderCare (NYSE: KLC) during its October 2024 initial public offering (IPO). The lawsuit alleges that the company made false and misleading statements in its IPO documents, failing to disclose significant risks related to the quality and safety of its childcare services.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 day ago
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – KLC
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (“KinderCare” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KLC). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
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