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KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 13, 2026
KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) reported revenue of $698M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -0.4% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 0.3%, net loss $8.8M (1.3% of revenue).
KinderCare Learning Companies, Q2 2026: revenue $698M (-0.4% year over year), operating margin 0.3%, net loss $8.8M, operating cash flow $73.4M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $698M | +4% | -0.4% |
| Operating profit | $2.4M | — | -97% |
| Net earnings | −$8.8M | — | -123% |
| Operating cash flow | $73.4M | +136% | +110% |
| Free cash flow | $45.4M | 42× | 68× |
What changed
Revenue was $697.5M in Q2 2026, roughly flat year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter. Early Childhood Education Centers was the largest line at 91% of revenue. Early Childhood Education Centers lost $9.6M year over year (down 1%), 372% of the total change.
Operating profit was $2.4M, a 0.3% margin (down 9.5 points year over year). Total costs grew 10% against flat revenue. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+64%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $8.8M, narrower than the previous quarter's $289.8M loss. Net interest and other expense of $12.9M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $73.4M (up 110% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $31.7M of depreciation and amortization and $1.7M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $48.8M. Capital expenditures of $28.0M left free cash flow of $45.4M.
Questions
What was KinderCare Learning Companies' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
KinderCare Learning Companies (KLC) reported revenue of $698M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), -0.4% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before.
Was KinderCare Learning Companies profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $2.4M (0.3% of revenue) and net loss $8.8M.