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KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC)

Market Price (4/12/2026): $2.89 | Market Cap: $342.2 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Education Services

KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC)

Market Price (4/12/2026): $2.89
Market Cap: $342.2 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Education Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -57%

Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 32%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Work & Workforce Support. Themes include Childcare Services, and Early Childhood Education.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -120%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -155%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 699%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -37%

Key risks
KLC key risks include [1] a securities class action lawsuit alleging IPO misrepresentation regarding child safety failures and [2] significant financial vulnerability due to its heavy reliance on government subsidies.

0 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -57%
1 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 32%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Work & Workforce Support. Themes include Childcare Services, and Early Childhood Education.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -120%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -155%
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 699%
5 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -37%
6 Key risks
KLC key risks include [1] a securities class action lawsuit alleging IPO misrepresentation regarding child safety failures and [2] significant financial vulnerability due to its heavy reliance on government subsidies.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) stock has lost about 35% since 12/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Weak Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance Driven by Profitability Declines and Occupancy Weakness.

KinderCare Learning Companies issued significantly lowered guidance for fiscal year 2026 on March 12, 2026, which disappointed investors. The company projected full-year adjusted EBITDA of $210–$230 million, representing an approximate 25% decline from the comparable $288 million in 2025. Adjusted EPS guidance for 2026 was set at $0.10–$0.20, a sharp reduction from $0.62 comparable in 2025. This outlook assumes only about 3% revenue growth from tuition, offset by an anticipated 3% decline in same-center occupancy.

2. Substantial Q4 2025 GAAP Net Loss and Goodwill Impairment.

The company reported a significant GAAP net loss of $177.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, primarily due to a $197 million non-cash impairment charge related to goodwill and long-lived assets. This impairment was attributed to the deterioration in market capitalization following stock price declines and contributed to the negative investor sentiment. While adjusted EPS of $0.12 beat analyst estimates of $0.09 for Q4 2025, the overall financial picture, including the large net loss, overshadowed this beat.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -33.1% change in KLC stock from 12/31/2025 to 4/11/2026 was primarily driven by a -34.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)123120254112026Change
Stock Price ($)4.322.89-33.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,6922,7331.5%
P/S Multiple0.20.1-34.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)118118-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution-33.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 4/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KLC-33.1% 
Market (SPY)-5.4%25.1%
Sector (XLY)-5.5%31.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -56.5% change in KLC stock from 9/30/2025 to 4/11/2026 was primarily driven by a -57.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)93020254112026Change
Stock Price ($)6.642.89-56.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,6872,7331.7%
P/S Multiple0.30.1-57.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)118118-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution-56.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 4/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KLC-56.5% 
Market (SPY)-2.9%25.3%
Sector (XLY)-5.6%32.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -75.1% change in KLC stock from 3/31/2025 to 4/11/2026 was primarily driven by a -75.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)33120254112026Change
Stock Price ($)11.592.89-75.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,0232,73335.1%
P/S Multiple0.50.1-75.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)90118-23.7%
Cumulative Contribution-75.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2025 to 4/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KLC-75.1% 
Market (SPY)16.3%29.8%
Sector (XLY)15.0%35.1%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

3/31/2023 to 4/11/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KLC  
Market (SPY)63.3%29.9%
Sector (XLY)54.4%31.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
KLC Return----32%-76%-33%-89%
Peers Return7%-23%11%15%-7%-23%-24%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-0%82%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KLC Win Rate---33%33%50% 
Peers Win Rate35%42%52%52%43%55% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KLC Max Drawdown----33%-79%-57% 
Peers Max Drawdown-10%-35%-21%-22%-32%-39% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 

[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: LOPE, FCHL, GV, LAUR, GHC.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 4/10/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

KLC has limited trading history. Below is the Consumer Discretionary sector ETF (XLY) in its place.

Unique KeyEventXLYS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-40.3%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven67.4%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven680 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-33.9%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven51.3%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven82 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-21.9%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven28.1%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven105 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-60.1%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven150.8%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven779 days1,480 days

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In The Past

SPDR Select Sector Fund's stock fell -40.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/19/2021. A -40.3% loss requires a 67.4% gain to breakeven.

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About KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC)

We are the largest private provider of high-quality early childhood education and care services (“ECE”) in the United States by center capacity. We are a mission driven organization, rooted in a commitment to providing all children with the very best start in life. We serve children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age across our market leading footprint of 1,490 early childhood education centers with capacity of more than 195,000 children and contracts for more than 650 before- and after-school sites located in 40 states and the District of Columbia as of October 2, 2021. We believe families choose us because of our differentiated, inclusive approach and our commitment to delivering every child a high-quality educational experience in a nurturing and engaging environment. We operate all of our centers under the KinderCare brand and utilize a consistent curriculum and operational approach across our network. We offer a differentiated value proposition to the children, families, schools and employers we serve, driven by our market-leading scale and commitment to quality, access and inclusion. We leverage our extensive network of community-based centers, employer-sponsored programs, and before- and after-school sites, to meet parents where they are; an important factor in the context of evolving work styles as a result of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. We utilize our proprietary curriculum with the goal of generating superior outcomes for children of all abilities and backgrounds. We use third-party assessment tools that consistently show children in our centers outperform their peers in other programs in readiness for kindergarten. We voluntarily seek accreditation at all of our centers and onsite programs, demonstrating our commitment to best practices for our sector. Our commitment to transparent, third-party validation of the quality and impact of our offerings is a critical factor for parents when selecting a center for their children. Our culture promotes high levels of employee engagement, which leads to better financial performance of our centers. Our expertise helping families access public subsidies for childcare is a core competency and drives greater levels of diversity and access in our centers. We have built a reputation as a leader in early childhood education and care across our three go-to-market channels: KinderCare Learning Centers, KinderCare Education at Work and Champions. • KinderCare Learning Centers (“KCLC”) is the largest private provider of community-based early childhood education centers in the United States by center capacity. As of October 2, 2021, KCLC operates approximately 1,400 KCLC centers. Most KCLC centers are accredited by accrediting bodies such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children (“NAEYC”). The accreditation process evaluates curriculum, evidence of learning, operating practices and health and safety protocols. The majority of the unaccredited centers are newer to our fleet of centers – either as newly built centers or as acquisitions and are currently in various stages of the two-year accreditation process. Families typically become aware of KCLC through our strong brand recognition, public relations campaigns, digital and direct marketing efforts and word of mouth references before enrolling directly in a center. KCLC serves families with children between six weeks and 12 years of age. KCLC represented 79.2% and 77.2% of our 2020 and 2019 revenue, respectively. • KinderCare Education at Work (“KCE at Work”) is a leading provider of employer-sponsored childcare programs. As of October 2, 2021, KCLC operates 72 onsite employer-sponsored centers. The KCLC centers and onsite employer-sponsored centers together comprise our early childhood education centers. We work closely with employers to design programs that effectively address the childcare needs of their employees. Our ability to offer both onsite centers, as well as access to our own leading KinderCare center network, provides flexibility and accessibility to a broad range of employees. We currently serve more than 600 employers through onsite programs and tuition discount benefit programs for employees. KCE at Work represented 17.8% and 18.1% of our 2020 and 2019 revenue, respectively. • Champions is a leading private provider of before- and after-school programs in the United States. Our outsourced model provides an attractive value proposition to schools and districts. We provide staff, teachers and curriculum to deliver high-quality supplemental education and care to families and children onsite at schools we serve, and have contracts for more than 650 sites as of October 2, 2021. Champions represented 3.0% and 4.7% of our 2020 and 2019 revenue, respectively. Our operating strategy is designed to deliver a high-quality experience for every child and family we serve across all of our centers and sites. This self-reinforcing strategy is anchored in four pillars: • Educational Excellence. We leverage our proprietary curriculum combined with third-party assessment tools and voluntary accreditation to deliver a high-quality educational experience and provide objective validation of the quality and impact of our programs. • People & Engagement. We utilize a proprietary, data-driven approach to attract, hire and develop exceptional talent. We instill a culture that builds emotional connections between our employees and our mission and values, driving high engagement across our organization. Our internal surveys consistently demonstrate that a more engaged workforce leads to better financial performance of our centers. • Health & Safety. We consistently adhere to strict procedures across all of our centers to provide a healthy, safe environment for our children and our workforce and to deliver confidence and peace of mind to families. Our procedures address both the physical and mental health of children and are informed by input from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (the “CDC”) and other third-party experts. • Operations & Growth. Our operational excellence enables us to deliver profitable growth and to fund consistent reinvestment into our service offerings. We utilize a robust technology platform and proprietary operating procedures to deliver a high-quality, consistent experience across our centers and sites. Our technology platform closely monitors activity across all centers and sites and allows us to stay connected with families on a daily basis through digital channels. We utilize this proprietary data to continuously refine our operations and adapt to changing market conditions and consumer preferences. We were originally formed as KC Holdco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. In connection with this offering and the Reorganization, we will convert into a Delaware corporation pursuant to a statutory conversion and will be renamed KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. Our principal executive office is located at 650 NE Holladay, Suite 1400, Portland, OR.

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The Starbucks of early childhood education.

The Marriott of childcare centers.

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KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) provides the following major services:

  • KinderCare Learning Centers (KCLC): Community-based early childhood education and care for children from six weeks to 12 years of age.
  • KinderCare Education at Work (KCE at Work): Employer-sponsored childcare solutions, including onsite centers and tuition discount benefit programs for employees.
  • Champions: Before- and after-school programs delivered onsite at partner schools and districts.

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KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) primarily serves individual families. Based on the provided background, the company's major customer categories are:

  • Individual Families: These are the primary customers for KinderCare Learning Centers (KCLC), which accounted for the largest portion of the company's revenue (79.2% in 2020). Families directly enroll their children, ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years of age, in KLC's community-based early childhood education and care centers.
  • Employers (Companies): KinderCare Education at Work (KCE at Work) provides employer-sponsored childcare programs, serving over 600 employers. In this segment (17.8% of 2020 revenue), KLC's direct customers are companies that offer childcare benefits, such as onsite centers or tuition discount programs, to their employees. Specific names of these employer customers are not provided in the background.
  • Schools and School Districts: Champions, KLC's before- and after-school program division, partners with schools and districts. This segment (3.0% of 2020 revenue) involves providing outsourced staffing, teachers, and curriculum for supplemental education and care programs directly within school facilities. KLC has contracts for more than 650 such sites.

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Tom Wyatt
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Tom Wyatt returned as Chief Executive Officer of KinderCare Learning Companies effective December 2, 2025, a role he previously held from 2012 to June 2024. He has also served as Chairman of the Board since 2021. During his tenure as CEO, he led the company through significant growth, including the acquisitions of Rainbow Childcare in 2018 and The Crème de la Crème School in 2022. Wyatt's career spans over 40 years of leadership experience with both public and privately held consumer brands. Prior to joining KinderCare, he was President of the Old Navy division at Gap Inc. from 2008-2012. His past executive roles also include President and CEO for Cutter & Buck, President of Vanity Fair Intimates and Vanity Fair Intimates Coalition, and CEO of Parisian Department Stores (a division of Saks Inc.).

Tony Amandi
Chief Financial Officer

Tony Amandi is the Chief Financial Officer of KinderCare, a position he has held since his promotion in June 2019. In this role, he oversees various financial functions including accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and investor relations. Before becoming CFO, he served as Senior Vice President of KinderCare's FP&A organization and previously as Corporate Controller. Prior to joining KinderCare in 2009, Amandi spent nearly 10 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers in their Audit and Assurance practice, where he became a Senior Manager. At PricewaterhouseCoopers, he led audit and advisory engagements for public and non-public, multinational companies and was a project leader for a Fortune 100 company during the initial implementation of 404 controls.

Lindsay Sorhondo
Chief Operating Officer

Lindsay Sorhondo serves as the Chief Operating Officer for KinderCare Learning Companies, where she is responsible for strategy, operations, growth, customer experience, insights, marketing, and IT. She joined KinderCare in 2013 and has held several leadership roles, including Chief Innovation Officer. Before her time at KinderCare, Sorhondo held leadership positions at ANN Inc.

Dan Figurski
President, KinderCare for Employers and Champions

Dan Figurski is the President of KinderCare for Employers and Champions. He brings 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business management to his role at KinderCare Learning Companies. During his tenure, his leadership has significantly contributed to the growth of the Champions before- and after-school programs.

Michael Canavin
President, KCLC and Crème de la Crème Schools

Michael Canavin is the President of KinderCare Learning Centers (KCLC) and Crème de la Crème Schools. He joined KinderCare Learning Companies in 2015 and has held various roles, including Regional Vice President and Senior Vice President for KinderCare Learning Centers. Before his time at KinderCare, Michael worked for Family Dollar Corporation for 10 years, Mervyn's Department Stores for 11 years, and Jordan Marsh Department Stores for 8 years.

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  1. Changes in government subsidies and regulations affecting the early childhood education and care sector. KinderCare's expertise in helping families access public subsidies is noted as a core competency and a driver of diversity and access in their centers. Any adverse changes to these subsidies, or increased regulatory burdens, could directly impact enrollment, operational costs, and profitability.

  2. Ability to attract, retain, and manage qualified staff. The company emphasizes "People & Engagement" as a core pillar and states that high employee engagement leads to better financial performance. The early childhood education sector is highly dependent on a skilled and stable workforce, and challenges in attracting or retaining qualified teachers and caregivers, or increases in labor costs, could impact the quality of care, capacity, and financial results.

  3. Maintaining a strong reputation for health, safety, and quality. KinderCare highlights its commitment to "Health & Safety" and the importance of transparent, third-party validation of its offerings as a critical factor for parents. In the sensitive childcare industry, any perceived or actual compromise to health, safety, or educational quality could severely damage the brand's reputation, lead to reduced enrollment, and potentially incur legal and financial liabilities.

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The addressable markets for KinderCare Learning Companies' main products and services in the U.S. are as follows:

The overall U.S. child care market was estimated at approximately $65.15 billion in 2024.

  • KinderCare Learning Centers (KCLC): The market size for Early Childhood Learning Centers in the U.S. was $19.9 billion in 2024.
  • KinderCare Education at Work (KCE at Work): Employer-sponsored daycare held a 7.8% market share of the U.S. daycare market in 2025. Based on the U.S. child care market size of approximately $65.15 billion in 2024, this segment represents an addressable market of approximately $5.08 billion.
  • Champions (Before- and After-School Programs): After-school programs accounted for 10.4% of the U.S. daycare market in 2025. Based on the U.S. child care market size of approximately $65.15 billion in 2024, this segment represents an addressable market of approximately $6.78 billion.

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KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:

  1. New Center Openings and Acquisitions: KinderCare plans to expand its footprint by opening new early childhood education centers and making acquisitions. The company intends to invest approximately $131 million to $133 million in new centers and acquisitions, adding capacity to its network. This expansion includes growing the KinderCare, Champions, and Creme Schools brands and entering new markets, such as Idaho.
  2. Growth in Employer-Sponsored Childcare Programs (KinderCare Education at Work): The company is leveraging its business-to-business (B2B) offerings, which include employer-sponsored childcare contracts and on-site centers. These programs have shown solid growth, with employer on-site centers maintaining over 70% occupancy and securing new tuition-benefit contracts covering a significant number of employees. This B2B segment is expected to contribute to overall revenue growth.
  3. Expansion of Before- and After-School Programs (Champions): The Champions brand, which provides before- and after-school programs, is a significant growth driver. This segment has demonstrated strong performance with revenue growth, supported by the addition of new sites and increased average enrollments in existing locations.
  4. Tuition Price Increases: KinderCare anticipates revenue growth driven by tuition increases. While enrollment challenges in some areas may partially offset this, regular tuition adjustments are a consistent component of their revenue strategy.
  5. Operational Improvements and Enrollment Management: The company is undertaking strategic operational improvements to enhance enrollment and occupancy rates. Initiatives include focusing leadership efforts on KinderCare, increasing investment in paid search, and aligning incentive programs with growth outcomes. These actions are designed to improve center execution and enrollment conversion, aiming for a better performance trajectory.

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Share Repurchases

KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) had a negative buyback yield of -29.76% in the last 12 months, indicating a net issuance of shares rather than repurchases. No significant share repurchases or authorizations for future repurchases were identified in the provided information.

Share Issuance

The number of KinderCare Learning Companies' shares outstanding increased by 29.76% in one year. As of March 2026, the company had 118.32 million shares outstanding.

Inbound Investments

Partners Group Holding AG owns a significant percentage of KinderCare Learning Companies' common stock, indicating a substantial institutional investment.

Outbound Investments

During fiscal year 2025, KinderCare Learning Companies acquired 26 early childhood education centers. The cash consideration for these 26 acquisitions amounted to $23 million, which was funded from the company's free cash flow.

Capital Expenditures

In the last 12 months (approximately fiscal 2025), KinderCare Learning Companies' capital expenditures totaled $133.63 million. For 2026, capital expenditures are projected to be approximately 5% of revenue. These capital expenditures are largely aimed at growth initiatives.

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Financials

KLCLOPEFCHLGVLAURGHCMedian
NameKinderCa.Grand Ca.Fitness .VisionaryLaureate.Graham  
Mkt Price2.89166.521.970.2832.911,101.8517.90
Mkt Cap0.34.6--4.84.84.7
Rev LTM2,7331,106--1,7024,9122,218
Op Inc LTM184303--431247275
FCF LTM110239--263275251
FCF 3Y Avg63230--206255218
CFO LTM239273--366347310
CFO 3Y Avg201269--283338276

Growth & Margins

KLCLOPEFCHLGVLAURGHCMedian
NameKinderCa.Grand Ca.Fitness .VisionaryLaureate.Graham  
Rev Chg LTM2.6%7.1%--8.6%2.5%4.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg15.2%6.7%--11.2%7.8%9.5%
Rev Chg Q6.4%5.3%--27.9%0.4%5.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.5%1.4%--7.4%0.1%1.5%
Op Mgn LTM6.7%27.4%--25.3%5.0%16.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg7.9%26.7%--24.1%4.8%16.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM4.3%0.2%--1.6%-0.8%0.9%
CFO/Rev LTM8.7%24.7%--21.5%7.1%15.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg8.0%26.1%--17.8%7.2%12.9%
FCF/Rev LTM4.0%21.6%--15.5%5.6%10.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg2.5%22.2%--12.9%5.4%9.2%

Valuation

KLCLOPEFCHLGVLAURGHCMedian
NameKinderCa.Grand Ca.Fitness .VisionaryLaureate.Graham  
Mkt Cap0.34.6--4.84.84.7
P/S0.14.1--2.81.01.9
P/EBIT-36.514.7--11.78.410.0
P/E-3.021.1--17.016.316.7
P/CFO1.416.7--13.113.813.4
Total Yield-33.0%4.7%--5.9%6.4%5.3%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%--0.0%0.3%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-5.2%--6.7%6.6%6.6%
D/E7.40.0--0.10.30.2
Net D/E7.0-0.0--0.1-0.00.0

Returns

KLCLOPEFCHLGVLAURGHCMedian
NameKinderCa.Grand Ca.Fitness .VisionaryLaureate.Graham  
1M Rtn-15.0%1.4%-38.4%-46.2%-2.3%5.4%-8.7%
3M Rtn-36.6%-5.6%625.3%-77.8%-7.2%-3.7%-6.4%
6M Rtn-49.2%-19.9%-73.8%-81.8%14.0%16.0%-34.5%
12M Rtn-73.8%-3.4%-96.9%-84.4%71.9%22.0%-38.6%
3Y Rtn-88.9%41.9%-96.9%-97.8%199.8%91.0%-23.5%
1M Excs Rtn-12.8%2.4%-41.0%-49.9%-1.8%4.4%-7.3%
3M Excs Rtn-34.1%-3.5%606.8%-76.2%-5.8%-1.6%-4.6%
6M Excs Rtn-55.2%-22.0%-76.0%-85.9%11.0%0.6%-38.6%
12M Excs Rtn-110.8%-34.3%-133.7%-124.0%42.6%-11.2%-72.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-155.2%-19.6%-163.2%-164.5%138.5%28.1%-87.4%

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Revenue by Segment
$ Mil202520242023
Single Segment2,5102,1661,808
Total2,5102,1661,808


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$2.89 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.3 
First Trading Date10/09/2024 
Distance from 52W High-78.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$3.39$11.99
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-14.9%-75.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility118.8%78.0%
Downside Capture1.381.34
Upside Capture63.5624.25
Correlation (SPY)23.2%28.4%
KLC Betas & Captures as of 3/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.362.062.241.831.21-0.62
Up Beta-5.551.502.220.150.81-0.14
Down Beta0.741.742.383.061.48-0.22
Up Capture28%37%101%24%29%2%
Bmk +ve Days7162765139424
Stock +ve Days11193059113165
Down Capture386%345%289%222%160%106%
Bmk -ve Days12233358110323
Stock -ve Days8182659128192

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with KLC
KLC-72.4%77.7%-1.27-
Sector ETF (XLY)28.9%22.5%1.0532.3%
Equity (SPY)31.2%17.3%1.4727.5%
Gold (GLD)60.1%27.8%1.69-7.8%
Commodities (DBC)29.8%16.6%1.581.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)21.3%15.2%1.0729.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-4.3%43.7%0.0210.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with KLC
KLC-34.8%73.7%-1.60-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.3%23.7%0.2331.7%
Equity (SPY)11.1%17.0%0.5029.8%
Gold (GLD)22.1%17.8%1.02-5.3%
Commodities (DBC)11.8%18.8%0.527.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.7%18.8%0.1028.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.3%56.5%0.308.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return		Annualized
Volatility		Sharpe
Ratio		Correlation
with KLC
KLC-19.2%73.7%-1.60-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.2%22.0%0.5131.7%
Equity (SPY)13.8%17.9%0.6629.8%
Gold (GLD)14.2%15.9%0.74-5.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.6%17.6%0.417.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.1%20.7%0.2228.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.6%66.9%1.078.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity4.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 3152026-1.1%
Average Daily Volume2.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity118.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.4%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
3/12/2026-42.6%-30.6% 
11/12/2025-19.2%-26.4%-6.2%
8/12/2025-22.3%-26.9%-21.9%
3/20/2025-22.2%-28.1%-37.6%
11/20/2024-15.0%2.1%-22.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive010
# Negative544
Median Positive 2.1% 
Median Negative-22.2%-27.5%-22.4%
Max Positive 2.1% 
Max Negative-42.6%-30.6%-37.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202503/13/202610-K
09/30/202511/12/202510-Q
06/30/202508/12/202510-Q
03/31/202505/13/202510-Q
12/31/202403/21/202510-K
09/30/202411/21/202410-Q
06/30/202410/09/2024424B4
09/30/202211/10/2022S-1/A
03/31/202205/09/2022S-1/A
12/31/202103/09/2022S-1/A
09/30/202111/08/2021S-1/A
06/30/202110/18/2021S-1

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 3/12/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue2.70 Bil2.73 Bil2.75 Bil   
2026 Adjusted EBITDA210.00 Mil220.00 Mil230.00 Mil   
2026 Adjusted EPS0.10.150.2   

Prior: Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/12/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Revenue2.72 Bil2.73 Bil2.74 Bil-1.6% LoweredGuidance: 2.77 Bil for 2025
2025 Adjusted EBITDA290.00 Mil292.50 Mil295.00 Mil-7.1% LoweredGuidance: 315.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Adjusted EPS0.640.660.67-17.6% LoweredGuidance: 0.8 for 2025

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value		Value of
Held Shares		Form
1Wyatt, John TChief Executive OfficerDirectBuy31820261.96219,118429,4711,495,155Form
2Wyatt, John TChief Executive OfficerDirectBuy31820262.07275,000569,2502,148,316Form
3Nuzzo, Michael DirectBuy32320262.2225,00055,500104,129Form

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