KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. (KLC) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 40/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-01, KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. (NYSE: KLC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 40/100 at a spot price of $2.05 (+5.13% 1D, market cap $243.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 3/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KLC ranks #826 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Consumer Services), KLC carries a Roarable D- (40/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -1.0%. By comparison, EVI (EVI Industries Inc.) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 37.3x, ROIC 5.4%, cap $279.7M) and FC (Franklin Covey Company) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 68.0x, ROIC 12.4%, cap $208.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TPVG leads on earnings multiple (3.8x) while WW leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
Per KLC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03, CIK 0001873529), KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. generated $2.73B in revenue (+2.6% YoY), -$112.9M in net income, and $110.3M in free cash flow against $3.75B in total assets and $917.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 10% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 52.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment
While KLC currently carries a cautious 40/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($2.15) and Max Pain ($2.15) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $6.34.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.28% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. (KLC) surged +5.13% to $2.05, trading at 10% of its 52-week range ($1.63 – $6.04). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-1% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., October 29, 2026--As families prepare for the busy holiday season, parents are preparing to navigate the annual challenge of balancing professional responsibilities with gaps in their children's school
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., October 27, 2026--The Crème School, a leading provider of premium early childhood education, today announced a new employer-sponsored tuition benefit that helps families access its high-quality program
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., October 22, 2026--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on November 12, 2026
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., October 22, 2026--KinderCare Learning Companies (NYSE: KLC) ("KinderCare"), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, is highlighting the need for more affordable, accessib
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., October 21, 2026--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc., (NYSE: KLC) ("KinderCare"), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today published its second annual Corporate Res
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., October 19, 2026--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) ("KinderCare"), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced that Tony Amandi, Chief Financia
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +2.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. (KLC) ranks #826 by composite RQD confidence (40/100, grade D-) and #670 by equity capitalization ($243.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TPVG leads on earnings valuation at 3.8x trailing P/E, while WW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. EVI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 61/100 (C-) compared with KLC at 40/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KLC
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KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. | D- | 40/100 | — | — | -1.0% | +5.13% | $243.0M | Benchmark Subject |
| EVI EVI Industries Inc. | C- | 61/100 | 37.3x | 30.4% | 5.4% | +1.26% | $279.7M | /evi-vs-klc → |
| FC Franklin Covey Company | D+ | 55/100 | 68.0x | 76.2% | 12.4% | +0.38% | $208.5M | /fc-vs-klc → |
| TPVG TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp. | D+ | 56/100 | 3.8x | — | 13.9% | +2.02% | $185.2M | /tpvg-vs-klc → |
| WW WW International Inc. | C- | 59/100 | — | — | 85.0% | +4.59% | $150.5M | /ww-vs-klc → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03), KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. (KLC) reported GAAP revenue of $2.73B (+2.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.66B , and +8.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$112.9M, operating cash flow of $238.5M, and free cash flow of $110.3M (+770.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, KLC closed FY2025 with $3.75B in total assets against $917.9M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.69, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-01-03 | $2.73B | -$112.9M | $238.5M | $110.3M | $3.75B | $917.9M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-28 | $2.66B | -$92.8M | $115.9M | -$16.4M | $3.65B | $918.7M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-30 | $2.51B | $102.6M | $303.5M | $303.5M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. (NYSE: KLC) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 40/100 at a spot price of $2.05 (+5.13% 1D, market cap $243.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 3/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, KLC ranks #826 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Other Consumer Services), KLC carries a Roarable D- (40/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -1.0%. By comparison, EVI (EVI Industries Inc.) holds a C- grade (61/100 RQD, P/E 37.3x, ROIC 5.4%, cap $279.7M) and FC (Franklin Covey Company) posts a D+ grade (55/100 RQD, P/E 68.0x, ROIC 12.4%, cap $208.5M). Among the 5-stock peer group, TPVG leads on earnings multiple (3.8x) while WW leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
Per KLC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-03, CIK 0001873529), KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. generated $2.73B in revenue (+2.6% YoY), -$112.9M in net income, and $110.3M in free cash flow against $3.75B in total assets and $917.9M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
KLC last traded at $2.05 (+5.13% on volume of 588,290 shares), positioning the stock -4.65% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.15) and -41.26% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.49). Across its 52-week range of $1.63 to $6.04, KLC sits at the 9.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 52.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.79 to $2.31).
Why KLC Stock surged +5.13% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-1% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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