KLC KinderCare Learning Companies Inc Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis
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... Show more
KLC is expected to report earnings to fall 58.87% to 3 cents per share on November 25
Q3'26
Est.
$0.03
Q2'26
Missed
by $0.02
Q1'26
Beat
by $0.05
Q4'25
Beat
by $0.03
Q3'25
Beat
by $0.01
The last earnings report on August 13 showed earnings per share of 7 cents, missing the estimate of 10 cents. With 968.57K shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 325.92M.
A.I.dvisor tells us that KLC and STRA have been poorly correlated (+27% of the time) for the last year. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is low statistical probability that KLC and STRA's prices will move in lockstep.
KLC in downward trend: 10-day moving average broke below 50-day moving average on August 17, 2026
The 10-day moving average for KLC crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 17, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 2 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 10, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on KLC as a result. In of 26 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for KLC turned negative on August 05, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 13 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 13 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
KLC moved below its 50-day moving average on August 14, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where KLC declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 5 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an Uptrend is expected.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 9 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a +1 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KLC advanced for three days, in of 91 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
KLC may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 55 cases where KLC Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.699) is normal, around the industry mean (2.314). P/E Ratio (28.319) is within average values for comparable stocks, (22.813). KLC's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.177). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.052) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.119) is also within normal values, averaging (27.637).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. KLC’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. KLC’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock worse than average.
