---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-224059"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KLC"
cik: "0001873529"
company_name: "KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-05-14T20:15:17+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T20:53:05.616505+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kindercare Q1 revenue $672.5M, net loss $289.8M, raises full-year outlook

## Summary
- Revenue of $672.5M; loss from operations of $272.1M.
- Net loss of $289.8M and diluted EPS of -$2.45.
- Management raises full-year outlook citing early progress on marketing and execution initiatives.
- Champions and B2B segments show strength in Q1.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-224059
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KLC
- cik: 0001873529
- company_name: KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-05-14T20:15:17+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1873529/000119312526224059/0001193125-26-224059-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1873529/000119312526224059/klc-20260514.htm

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## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. reported first quarter ended April 4, 2026 results: revenue $672.5 million, net income Net loss of $289.8 million, EPS net loss per common share, diluted of $2.45. Guidance raised.
  - Period: first quarter ended April 4, 2026
  - Revenue: $672.5 million
  - Net income: Net loss of $289.8 million
  - EPS: net loss per common share, diluted of $2.45
  - Guidance: raised
  - Result: reported results
  source text: Revenue of $672.5 million • Loss from operations of $272.1 million • Net loss of $289.8 million and net loss per common share, diluted of $2.45
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1873529/000119312526224059/0001193125-26-224059-index.htm

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