KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.

KLCNYSEConsumer StaplesEducation & Training Services

$1.77- (-)1Y −70.67%

As of Oct 23, 2026 close

Market cap: $210.27M
P/E (TTM): -
Forward P/E: -
Dividend yield: -
52-week range: $1.63$6.27
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 676.29K

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (KLC) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 7 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Sell

Based on 7 unique analysts

(8 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence0.3:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$3.90

+120.34% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest KLC Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 16, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Sell	-
Oct 5, 2026	Jeffrey Silber	BMO Capital	Maintains	Buy	$5.00 → $4.00 −1.00 (−20.0%)
Sep 23, 2026	Toni Kaplan	Morgan Stanley	Maintains	Sell	$2.50 → $2.00 −0.50 (−20.0%)
Aug 20, 2026	Joshua Chan	UBS	Maintains	Hold	$4.50
Aug 17, 2026	Andrew Steinerman	JP Morgan	Downgrades	Sell	-
Aug 14, 2026	Faiza Alwy	Deutsche Bank	Maintains	Hold	$5.00 → $6.00 +1.00 (+20.0%)
Aug 14, 2026	Manav Patnaik	Barclays	Maintains	Sell	$3.00
Aug 4, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Sell	-

Zacks Equity Research

SellInitiates Coverage

Oct 16

Jeffrey Silber

BMO Capital

BuyMaintains

$5.00 → $4.00

Oct 5

Toni Kaplan

Morgan Stanley

SellMaintains

$2.50 → $2.00

Sep 23

Joshua Chan

UBS

HoldMaintains

$4.50

Aug 20

Andrew Steinerman

JP Morgan

SellDowngrades

Aug 17

Faiza Alwy

Deutsche Bank

HoldMaintains

$5.00 → $6.00

Aug 14

Manav Patnaik

Barclays

SellMaintains

$3.00

Aug 14

Zacks Equity Research

SellInitiates Coverage

Aug 4

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for KLC?

The analyst consensus rating for KLC is Sell, based on the latest ratings from 7 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for KLC?

The average 12-month price target for KLC is $3.90, representing an upside of 120.3% from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $1.77.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.