<span item_type="fundamental" item_id="ee861a9c1b49c43ff3ed4fd74225408c" counter_id="ST/US/KLC" env="prod"></span><span item_type="announcement" item_id="515752481686360193" env="prod"></span><p>Revenue: As of FY2025 Q1, the actual value is USD 668.24 M, missing the estimate of USD 680.94 M.</p><p>EPS: As of FY2025 Q1, the actual value is USD 0.18, beating the estimate of USD 0.1269.</p><p>EBIT: As of FY2025 Q1, the actual value is USD 48.44 M.</p><p></p><h3>Segment Revenue</h3><ul><li><strong>Early Childhood Education Centers</strong>: Revenue increased by $9.7 million, or 1.6%, to $615.0 million for the three months ended March 29, 2025, compared to $605.3 million for the same period in 2024, driven by higher tuition rates and slightly lower enrollment.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1873529/000095017025070494/klc-20250329.htm"></span></li><li><strong>Before- and After-School Sites</strong>: Revenue increased by $3.9 million, or 7.8%, to $53.2 million for the three months ended March 29, 2025, compared to $49.4 million for the same period in 2024, primarily due to opening new sites.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1873529/000095017025070494/klc-20250329.htm"></span></li></ul><h3>Operational Metrics</h3><ul><li><strong>Net Income</strong>: The company reported a net income of $21.2 million for the three months ended March 29, 2025, compared to a net loss of $1.8 million for the same period in 2024.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1873529/000095017025070494/klc-20250329.htm"></span></li><li><strong>Income from Operations</strong>: Increased to $48.8 million, or 7.3% of revenue, for the three months ended March 29, 2025, from $33.6 million, or 5.1% of revenue, for the same period in 2024.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1873529/000095017025070494/klc-20250329.htm"></span></li><li><strong>Operating Margin</strong>: Improved to 7.3% for the three months ended March 29, 2025, from 5.1% for the same period in 2024.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1873529/000095017025070494/klc-20250329.htm"></span></li></ul><h3>Cash Flow</h3><ul><li><strong>Operating Cash Flow</strong>: Increased to $98.4 million for the three months ended March 29, 2025, from $64.1 million for the same period in 2024.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1873529/000095017025070494/klc-20250329.htm"></span></li></ul><h3>Unique Metrics</h3><ul><li><strong>ECE Same-Center Revenue</strong>: Increased by $8.6 million, or 1.4%, to $606.4 million for the three months ended March 29, 2025, compared to $597.7 million for the same period in 2024.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1873529/000095017025070494/klc-20250329.htm"></span></li></ul><h3>Future Outlook and Strategy</h3><ul><li><strong>Core Business Focus</strong>: The company aims to increase revenues through improved occupancy and consistent price increases, expand its footprint through greenfield development and strategic acquisitions, and develop other revenue streams by leveraging employer relationships and expanding service offerings.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1873529/000095017025070494/klc-20250329.htm"></span></li><li><strong>Non-Core Business</strong>: No specific plans related to divestitures or emerging segments were mentioned.<span class="superscript" item_id="0" item_type="announcement_file" value="1" url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1873529/000095017025070494/klc-20250329.htm"></span></li></ul>

KinderCare Learning Cos | 10-Q: FY2025 Q1 Revenue Misses Estimate at USD 668.24 M