KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Stock Forecast
KLC analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.75 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $3.91 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +121.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 11, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.01
- 52-week range
- $1.77 – $6.11
KLC analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
KLC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
KLC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.00 | −$0.03 | $0.02 | $0.13 | −101.6% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.11 | $0.05 | $0.15 | $0.70 | −84.3% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.21 | $0.10 | $0.38 | $0.11 | +95.0% | 8 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
KLC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $668.8M | $660.0M | $672.1M | −1.2% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.68B | $2.66B | $2.69B | −2.1% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.72B | $2.69B | $2.75B | +1.7% | 7 |
KLC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
KLC revenue: reported and forecast
KLC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.04 | $0.04 | −$0.00 | −$0.00 | −$0.00 | −106.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | −41.3% | 0 up · 5 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.23 | $0.21 | $0.21 | −34.8% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
KLC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 8 quarters; KLC beat in 5 of 8.
What analysts expect from KLC
8 analysts cover KinderCare Learning; their consensus rating is hold (2.75 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $3.91, 121.1% above the latest close of $1.77. Analysts expect earnings of $0.11 per share for 2026, −84.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $0.21 per share on revenue of $2.7 billion. KinderCare Learning beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 8 quarters.
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KLC forecast FAQ
What is KinderCare Learning's price target?
The average analyst price target for KinderCare Learning is $3.91, 121.1% above the latest close of $1.77.
Is KinderCare Learning a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering KinderCare Learning, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 4 a hold, 2 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is KinderCare Learning's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.11 per share for 2026 (range $0.05 to $0.15); for 2027 the estimate is $0.21.
What is KinderCare Learning's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.7 billion, growth of −2.1%; for 2027 it is $2.7 billion.
When does KinderCare Learning report earnings?
KinderCare Learning is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 11, 2026; the EPS estimate is $-0.01.
Does KinderCare Learning usually beat earnings estimates?
KinderCare Learning reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 8 quarters.