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Kyndryl Holdings Inc(KD)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KD
09/25/2026: KD (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 5 days. Simulated Profits (-12.92%). Updated daily EoD!
Kyndryl Holdings is a large, independent IT infrastructure services company that helps enterprises modernize and manage their complex technology environments. Its primary business strength is a massive, recurring revenue base built on long-term client contracts. The company's growth story centers on pivoting from traditional, lower-margin infrastructure support to higher-growth cloud migration and AI-driven automation services. Key risks include intense competitive pressure from global integrators and the inherent challenges of executing a complex, multi-year business transformation. Kyndryl may suit investors seeking a value-oriented turnaround play, though those prioritizing lower risk or consistent historical dividend growth may find the current profile transitionary.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company is a turnaround play seeking to shift toward higher-growth cloud services. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum depends on the market's reception of the company's ability to demonstrate consistent margin improvement. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company trades at a valuation that may attract value-oriented investors focusing on the success of its business transformation. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | The company has begun paying a dividend, but history is short compared to established income stocks. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | As a company in the middle of a complex multi-year transformation, it carries higher operational and execution risks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is sensitive to progress reports on its turnaround and broader IT spending trends. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market expectations for the company's transition to higher-growth areas are already priced in to some extent. |
| Competition risk (Cloud/AI transition) | High | Intense competition from large systems integrators and cloud-native service firms challenges growth. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the client base is high-quality, the legacy revenue mix requires substantial ongoing management. |
| Dividend income | Low | The dividend is new and the priority remains on business reinvestment and debt management. |
| Execution risk | High | Successful execution of the long-term transformation plan is critical for long-term shareholder value. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 1.51% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.56B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 32.61 | 1Y Target Price 14.2 |
Price to earnings Ratio 32.61 | 1Y Target Price 14.2 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3.7M shares | Beta 1.71 | 52 Weeks Range 10.10 - 30.99 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 10.10 - 30.99 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.36 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Services | Managed services, data center operations, and cloud management. | Most revenue comes from long-term contracts helping companies keep their IT systems running. |
| Modernization & Consulting | Cloud migration, application modernization, and digital transformation. | This is the growth engine helping clients move from older systems to modern cloud technology. |
| Geography (Global) | Revenue across Americas, EMEA, and APJ regions. | The company is a large global player with operations across most major developed economies. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 32.61 | Forward PE 5.43 | Enterprise Value 5.46B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17 |
Enterprise Value 5.46B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.36 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.84 | Shares Outstanding 217.82M | Shares Floating 199.06M |
Shares Outstanding 217.82M | Shares Floating 199.06M | ||
Percent Insiders 2.18 | Percent Institutions 89.75 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Kyndryl Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-10-22 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Martin J. Schroeter | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Information Technology Services | Full time employees 72000 | Website https://www.kyndryl.com |
Full time employees 72000 | Website https://www.kyndryl.com | ||
Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. operates as a technology services company and IT infrastructure services provider in the United States, Japan, and internationally. It offers cloud services; core enterprise services; application, data, and artificial intelligence services; digital workplace services; security and resiliency services; and network services and edge services. The company serves financial, healthcare, public, technology, media and telecom, retail, travel and logistics, and automotive manufacturer industries. Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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