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KinderCare LearningKLC -1.97%29 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-3.98 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KLC with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Education companies, KinderCare Learning ranks worse than 88.33% on this metric.
KinderCare Learning's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.07.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-3.98.
During the past 8 years, KinderCare Learning's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -27.30% per year. The lowest was -35.10% per year. And the median was -31.20% per year.
KinderCare Learning (NYSE:KLC) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
KinderCare Learning Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
KinderCare Learning Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KinderCare Learning's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KinderCare Learning Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
KLC vs GOTU, APEI, JDZG: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, KinderCare Learning's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
KinderCare Learning PE Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, KinderCare Learning's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KinderCare Learning's PE Ratio falls into.
KinderCare Learning Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
KinderCare Learning's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-3.98
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-3.98 mean?
KinderCare Learning (KLC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-3.98 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #159 out of 180 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is KinderCare Learning's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
KinderCare Learning's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-3.98. Based on the distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #159 out of 180 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KinderCare Learning has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KinderCare Learning's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to GOTU and APEI?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, KinderCare Learning ranks #159 out of 180 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places KinderCare Learning in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.40. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Education company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Education companies is 7.40, based on 180 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on KinderCare Learning and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KinderCare Learning's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-3.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KinderCare Learning stock overvalued right now?
KinderCare Learning (KLC) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-3.98. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-3.98. KinderCare Learning's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KinderCare Learning (KLC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-3.98 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
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. The company operates through three consumer-facing brands: KinderCare Learning Centers, Creme School, and Champions. KinderCare Learning Centers provide community-based early education and care, Creme School offers premium early education with enrichment-focused programs, and Champions delivers before- and after-school and summer programs for school-aged children.
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