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Mar 29

Kindercare Learning Cos Inc Q1 2025 Earnings Report

KinderCare reported higher revenue and turned a profit in Q1 2025.

Key Takeaways

KinderCare posted moderate revenue growth and transitioned from a net loss in the prior year to a solid net income. Operational improvements and reduced interest expenses contributed significantly to performance.

Revenue rose to $668,244,000 from $654,670,000 year-over-year.

Net income was $21,157,000, up from a $1,751,000 net loss last year.

Adjusted EBITDA reached $83,551,000, up 12.2% YoY.

Company expanded into Idaho, its 41st state, and opened new centers.

Total Revenue
$668M
Previous year: $671M
-0.5%
EPS
$0.23
Previous year: $0.45
-48.9%
Revenue Growth
2.1%
Previous year: 654,670,000%
-100.0%
Total Centers
1.58K
Total B&A Sites
1.04K
Cash and Equivalents
$131M
Previous year: $137M
-4.3%
Total Assets
$3.72B
Previous year: $3.72B
-0.1%

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Forward Guidance

KinderCare reiterated its full-year 2025 guidance, projecting continued revenue growth and margin improvement.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue guidance maintained between $2.75B and $2.85B.
  • Adjusted EBITDA expected between $310M and $325M.
  • Adjusted EPS projected between $0.75 and $0.85.
  • Strong cash position of $131.3M with $207.4M credit facility access.
  • Solid center expansion and employer partnership growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • Loss of $10.7M in government cost reimbursements from COVID-related funding.
  • Slight decline in enrollment despite tuition increases.
  • Higher depreciation and amortization expenses.
  • Decreased stock-based compensation impacting year-over-year comparability.
  • Macro uncertainty affecting enrollment timing across the industry.