KLC (KinderCare Learning) YoY EBITDA Growth: -62.27% (As of Jun. 2026)

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KLC KinderCare Learning Companies Inc KLC
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What is KinderCare Learning YoY EBITDA Growth?

KinderCare Learning KLC -1.97% 29 YoY EBITDA Growth is -62.27% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KLC with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. KinderCare Learning's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -62.27%.

KinderCare Learning's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.33.

KinderCare Learning YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KinderCare Learning's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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KinderCare Learning YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

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KinderCare Learning YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

KinderCare Learning's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(0.968-2.18)/ | 2.18 |
=-55.60 %

KinderCare Learning's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(0.332-0.88)/ | 0.88 |
=-62.27 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -62.27% mean?
KinderCare Learning (KLC) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -62.27% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for KinderCare Learning and its competitors.
Is KinderCare Learning's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
KinderCare Learning's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -62.27%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth compare to GOTU and APEI?
KinderCare Learning's YoY EBITDA Growth of -62.27% can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for an Education company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Education industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for KinderCare Learning and its competitors. KinderCare Learning's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -62.27%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth of -62.27%. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -62.27%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KinderCare Learning (KLC), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -62.27% 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 Business Description

Address 5005 Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, OR, USA, 97035
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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