The 8 Wall Street analysts covering KinderCare Learning Cos., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $4.2 — -22.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 31 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores KinderCare Learning Cos., Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (90): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Volatility (7): The share price moves around a lot.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own KinderCare Learning Cos., Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KLC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −22.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 18 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $2.00 → $3.00 |
| 18 May 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 18 May 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $4.00 → $6.00 |
| 15 May 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | $1.50 → $4.00 |
| 15 May 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $3.00 → $5.00 |
| 15 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Baird | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 13 Nov 2025 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Nov 2025 | LifeSci Capital | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 13 Nov 2025 | UBS | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Cheaper than 92% of US stocks
Cheaper than 60% of US stocks
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KLC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
KinderCare Learning Companies praised governors and state legislators in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia for investing in early childhood education programs in those states.
Why it matters — A KLC watcher would care because increased state investment in early childhood education could expand the market and support KinderCare's business environment.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering KinderCare Learning Cos., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $4.2, with estimates ranging from $2.5 to $6. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering KinderCare Learning Cos., Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks KinderCare Learning Cos., Inc. 31 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, KinderCare Learning Cos., Inc. ranks 31 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies -22.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks KinderCare Learning Cos., Inc. 31 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering KinderCare Learning Cos., Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KLC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $2.5 to $6 over the next 12 months.
KinderCare Learning Cos., Inc. returned -42.9% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. is a leading provider of early childhood education and childcare services in the United States.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 27 July 2026): "KinderCare Commends Recent State Investments in Child Care". KinderCare Learning Companies praised governors and state legislators in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia for investing in early childhood education programs in those states.
KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. is a leading provider of early childhood education and childcare services in the United States. With a focus on creating nurturing environments for young children, KinderCare offers a comprehensive range of programs that support early childhood development. These programs include infant, toddler, preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age learning initiatives that cater to children's diverse learning needs. KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. serves a wide network of families and communities through its nationwide presence of childcare centers. These centers are strategically located to provide accessible and quality education and care for working parents or guardians seeking reliable educational support for their children. In addition to its commitment to quality service, KinderCare invests in continuous staff training and curriculum development to maintain high educational standards. Holding a significant role in the educational services sector, the company plays a crucial part in supporting workforce participation and children's early educational experiences. As part of its market impact, KinderCare Learning Companies Inc. helps shape the foundation of future learning paradigms and parental employment trends across various communities.
CEO Mr. John Thomson Wyatt · 35,700 employees · United States · https://www.investors.kindercare.com