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KLC INVESTOR ALERT: Investigation of KinderCare Learning Companies Announced by Holzer & Holzer, LLC

KLC INVESTOR ALERT: Investigation of KinderCare Learning Companies Announced by Holzer & Holzer, LLC

ATLANTA, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holzer & Holzer, LLC is investigating whether KinderCare Learning Companies (“KinderCare” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KLC) complied with federal securities laws. On August 13, 2026 KinderCare reported second quarter 2026 financial results and hosted its earnings conference call. The CFO noted during the call that KinderCare had “a net loss of $8.8 million and reported a loss of $0.07 per share for the second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $63 million for the quarter, down from $82 million a year ago, reflecting the impact of lower occupancy on operating leverage.” The Company also lowered its full-year outlook “to reflect the expected impact of our footprint optimization work.” On this news, the price of the Company's stock dropped.

Aug 14, 2026 12:02 PM • globenewswire.com (Hide legal announcements)
KinderCare Learning Companies: I'm Backing The Truck Up On This Stock

KinderCare Learning Companies: I'm Backing The Truck Up On This Stock

Shares of KinderCare Learning Companies plunged after Q2 2026 results missed expectations and management sharply lowered full-year guidance. KLC faces enrollment declines and underperforming state subsidies and is closing underperforming centers, but management is executing operational fixes and cost reductions. Despite near-term headwinds and negative free cash flow expected in H2, KLC trades at distressed-like multiples with manageable leverage and long-dated debt maturities.

Aug 14, 2026 03:15 AM • seekingalpha.com
KinderCare Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to Former Students Pursuing Two- or Four-year College, University or Vocational Program

KinderCare Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to Former Students Pursuing Two- or Four-year College, University or Vocational Program

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced the recipients of its 2026–27 KinderCare Learning Companies' Kids Scholarship. KinderCare is awarding 20 former students with $5,000 scholarships to support their education at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational program. The KinderCare Kids Scholarship honors alumni of KinderCare's.

Aug 06, 2026 04:45 AM • businesswire.com
KinderCare Learning Companies Appoints David Barse to Board of Directors

KinderCare Learning Companies Appoints David Barse to Board of Directors

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC), one of the nation's leading providers of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced the appointment of David Barse to its Board of Directors, effective Aug. 3, 2026. Barse is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of DMB Holdings, a family office, and the Founder of XOUT Capital, an index provider for the ETF industry. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Third Avenue Manag.

Aug 04, 2026 12:10 PM • businesswire.com
KinderCare Commends Recent State Investments in Child Care

KinderCare Commends Recent State Investments in Child Care

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), the nation's leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, applauds the governors and state legislators in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia for their focus on and dedication to investing in their respective state's early childhood education programs, ensuring that thousands of children across these five states have access to afford.

Jul 27, 2026 04:45 AM • businesswire.com
KinderCare Expands to Arkansas with Opening of New Bentonville Early Learning Center

KinderCare Expands to Arkansas with Opening of New Bentonville Early Learning Center

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), the nation's leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, today announced the opening of Bentonville KinderCare, its first child care center in Arkansas. The opening makes Arkansas the 42nd state in which KinderCare operates. The center, formerly known as The Children's Hour, has been reimagined as Bentonville KinderCare and will provide child care for children ages six we.

Jul 06, 2026 04:27 AM • businesswire.com
KinderCare Earns Fourth Consecutive WELL Health-Safety Rating

KinderCare Earns Fourth Consecutive WELL Health-Safety Rating

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), the nation's leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, has earned its fourth consecutive WELL Health-Safety Rating in recognition of the company's continued commitment to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for children in its KinderCare Learning Centers. KinderCare is the only national child care provider to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating. KinderCare.

Jun 11, 2026 04:28 AM • businesswire.com
The Crème School Brings Premium Preschool Experience to California with Opening of Flagship Irvine Campus

The Crème School Brings Premium Preschool Experience to California with Opening of Flagship Irvine Campus

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Crème School, a leading provider of premium early childhood education, today announced the opening of The Crème School of Great Park in Irvine, Calif., marking its first expansion into California and 16th state nationwide. Located in Irvine's growing Great Park neighborhood, the new flagship school will serve nearly 200 children. It introduces Crème's newest school design, the first of its kind, featuring modern learning environments, elevated family amen.

Jun 08, 2026 04:25 AM • businesswire.com
KinderCare Applauds New York's Historic Investments in Child Care

KinderCare Applauds New York's Historic Investments in Child Care

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (NYSE: KLC) (“KinderCare”), the nation's leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, congratulates New York Governor Kathy Hochul and state legislators on their decision to invest $1.7 billion in the state's early childhood education programs, ensuring that hundreds of thousands of children across New York have access to affordable, high-quality child care. The $1.7 billion will support affordable,.

Jun 05, 2026 04:25 AM • businesswire.com
KinderCare Learning Companies Deserves To At Least Double From Here

KinderCare Learning Companies Deserves To At Least Double From Here

KinderCare Learning Companies remains a "Strong Buy" as operational improvements and revised guidance signal substantial upside potential despite the recent share price doubling. KLC's profitability suffered from occupancy declines and self-inflicted operational distractions, but management's corrective actions and cost-cutting are expected to drive stabilization. Recent guidance revision raised 2026 EBITDA to $215–$235 million, supporting a bullish valuation case even at conservative EV/EBITDA multiples.

May 26, 2026 10:57 AM • seekingalpha.com

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