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Kyndryl Holdings Inc (KD)

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$40.36
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Profit since last BUY8.67%
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06/17/2025: KD (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 27 days. Profits (8.67%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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Number of Analysts

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6 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $43.81

Year Target Price $43.81

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$43.81Target price
Low$21.34
Current$40.36
high$43.61

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 15.22%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 9.59B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 39.49
1Y Target Price 45.74
Price to earnings Ratio 39.49
1Y Target Price 45.74
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 2.02
52 Weeks Range 21.34 - 43.61
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 21.34 - 43.61
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.05

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 1.67%
Operating Margin (TTM) 5.11%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.46%
Return on Equity (TTM) 20.54%

Valuation

Trailing PE 39.49
Forward PE 18.69
Enterprise Value 11764757654
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.64
Enterprise Value 11764757654
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.64
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.78
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.58
Shares Outstanding 231422000
Shares Floating 226939191
Shares Outstanding 231422000
Shares Floating 226939191
Percent Insiders 1.38
Percent Institutions 80.09

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4.5
Target Price 43.81
Buy 3
Strong Buy 3
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Strong Buy 3
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Kyndryl Holdings Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Kyndryl Holdings Inc. was founded in 2021 as a spin-off from IBM's Managed Infrastructure Services division. It was created to focus on providing infrastructure services to enterprises.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Infrastructure Services: Provides IT infrastructure management, including cloud services, security services, and network services.
  • Applications, Data & AI: Offers services related to application modernization, data management, and AI implementation.
  • Security & Resiliency: Kyndryl provides Security and Resiliency services to protect customers from threat, detect vulnerabilities and manage systems.
  • Core Enterprise & zCloud: Provides enterprise and mainframe support including migration, modernization and cyber resiliency.
  • Digital Workplace Services: Provides end-user computing services to help enterprises manage and optimize their digital workplace environment.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Martin Schroeter is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a global organizational structure.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Cloud Services: Kyndryl helps businesses migrate to and manage their cloud infrastructure. While market share is difficult to pinpoint exactly, Kyndryl competes with major cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform for a portion of the market. Revenue isn't precisely broken down by individual service within Kyndryl's reporting.
  • Security Services: Offers cybersecurity solutions to protect businesses' IT infrastructure. Market competitors in this space include Accenture (ACN), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Wipro.
  • Digital Workplace Services: Provides digital workplace services that help clients create modern, collaborative and efficient workspaces. Competitors are Accenture (ACN) and DXC technology (DXC).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The IT infrastructure services market is characterized by strong demand for cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and digital transformation services. Companies are increasingly outsourcing their IT needs to focus on their core competencies.

Positioning

Kyndryl is a leading IT infrastructure services provider, positioned as a partner for enterprises seeking to modernize their IT environments.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for IT infrastructure services is in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Kyndryl holds a position within this market.

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Strengths

  • Global reach and scale
  • Deep expertise in IT infrastructure
  • Established relationships with major clients
  • Focus on IT infrastructure services

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on legacy infrastructure contracts
  • Integration Challenges of newly acquired companies
  • Limited brand recognition compared to competitors
  • Competition from large, diversified IT services providers

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for cloud services
  • Increasing adoption of digital transformation
  • Expanding into new markets
  • Acquiring specialized IT service providers

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Economic downturn
  • Rapid technological changes
  • Cybersecurity threats

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ACN
  • DXC
  • INFY
  • TCS
  • WIT

Competitive Landscape

Kyndryl is a significant player with deep infrastructure expertise, but faces competition from more diversified firms and niche specialists.

Major Acquisitions

APJCO

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: Kyndryl acquired APJCO to accelerate its hyperscaler strategy.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Kyndryl's historical growth is based on revenue from its IT infrastructure services. This can be seen in the annual reports.

Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on Kyndryl's ability to capture market share in cloud, security, and digital transformation.

Recent Initiatives: Kyndryl is focused on strategic partnerships, acquiring cloud service providers, and expanding its cybersecurity offerings.

Summary

Kyndryl has established itself as a leading IT infrastructure services provider following its spin-off from IBM. The company benefits from its global reach and expertise, but faces challenges from competitors and reliance on legacy contracts. Successfully capitalizing on growing cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation demands is critical. While Kyndryl continues with various new initiatives such as hyperscaler strategy, shareholders must be wary of profitability concerns.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Kyndryl Holdings Inc. SEC Filings, Investor Relations Website, Market Research Reports

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data is based on available estimates and may vary.

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About Kyndryl Holdings Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters 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 73000
Full time employees 73000

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. operates as a technology services company and IT infrastructure services provider in the United States, Japan, and internationally. The company offers cloud services; core enterprise and zCloud services; application, data, and artificial intelligence services; digital workplace services; security and resiliency services; and network services and edge services. It serves financial, healthcare, public, technology, media and telecom, retail, travel, and automotive industries. Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in New York, New York.