--- title: "KinderCare Learning Cos | 8-K: FY2027 Q2 Revenue Misses Estimate at USD 697.52 M" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/295845566.md" datetime: "2026-08-13T20:52:06.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/295845566.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/295845566.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/295845566.md) generator: "portal-rs" --- # KinderCare Learning Cos | 8-K: FY2027 Q2 Revenue Misses Estimate at USD 697.52 M Revenue: As of FY2027 Q2, the actual value is USD 697.52 M, missing the estimate of USD 711.84 M. EPS: As of FY2027 Q2, the actual value is USD -0.07, missing the estimate of USD 0.0968. EBIT: As of FY2027 Q2, the actual value is USD 6.74 M. ### Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights #### Revenue KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. reported total revenue of $697.5 million for the second quarter of 2026, a decrease of $2.6 million or 0.4% compared to $700.1 million in the second quarter of 2025. Revenue from early childhood education centers decreased by $9.6 million, or 1.5%, in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to 4.0% lower enrollment, partially offset by a 2.6% increase from higher tuition rates. Revenue from before- and after-school sites increased by $7.0 million, or 13.4%, in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the second quarter of 2025, mainly due to higher rates and the opening of new sites. #### Operational Metrics Income from operations was $2.4 million for the second quarter of 2026, a significant decrease of $66.3 million from $68.7 million in the second quarter of 2025. This decline was primarily driven by a $48.0 million increase in cost of services and a $20.7 million increase in impairment losses. KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. reported a net loss of -$8.8 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to a net income of $38.6 million in the second quarter of 2025, representing a -$47.4 million change. Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $19.4 million, or 23.6%, to $63.0 million for the second quarter of 2026 from the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted net income for the quarter was $9.9 million, a decrease of $16.1 million from the second quarter of 2025. For the six months ended July 4, 2026, KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. reported a net loss of -$298.6 million, compared to a net income of $59.7 million for the six months ended June 28, 2025. Loss from operations for the six months ended July 4, 2026, was -$269.7 million, compared to income from operations of $117.5 million for the same period in 2025. Impairment losses for the six months ended July 4, 2026, significantly increased to $314.4 million, compared to $3.7 million for the six months ended June 28, 2025. #### Operational Footprint As of July 4, 2026, KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. operated 1,567 early childhood education centers and 1,128 before- and after-school sites. During the second quarter of 2026, the Company closed 49 early childhood education centers as part of an ongoing optimization initiative. #### Cash Flow and Liquidity As of July 4, 2026, KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. had $173.7 million in cash and cash equivalents. The Company also had $187.7 million of available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility, after accounting for $74.8 million in outstanding letters of credit. For the six months ended July 4, 2026, cash provided by operating activities was $104.5 million. Net investments totaled $58.5 million, primarily for purchases of property and equipment. Cash utilized for financing activities during the same period was -$5.6 million. ### 2026 Outlook KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. updated its full-year 2026 guidance, expecting revenue to be approximately $2.66 billion to $2.70 billion. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be approximately $200 million to $220 million, and adjusted net income per common share, diluted, is expected to be approximately $0.05 to $0.15. ### Related Stocks - [KLC.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/KLC.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Essex Property Trust declares Q3 2026 dividend of R$ 0.89 per unit](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298322539.md) - [HPS/PayMedix Named a 2026 Best and Brightest Company to Work For](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298358823.md) - [Somnigroup declares R$ 0.15 per unit dividend for 3Q 2026 payout](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298327074.md) - [Hurco GAAP EPS of $0.35, revenue of $47.29M](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298036539.md) - [HF Sinclair announces Q3 2026 dividend of R$ 1.81 per unit](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298317474.md) --- > **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**