Kyndryl (NYSE:KD – Get Free Report) was downgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from an “overweight” rating to an “underweight” rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday, MarketBeat.com reports. They currently have a $16.00 price objective on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective indicates a potential upside of 44.01% from the stock’s current price.
Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Susquehanna set a $35.00 target price on shares of Kyndryl in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Zacks Research upgraded Kyndryl from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Scotiabank assumed coverage on Kyndryl in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. They issued an “outperform” rating on the stock. Finally, Guggenheim reduced their price target on Kyndryl from $30.00 to $28.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $32.80.
Kyndryl Stock Up 4.9%
Kyndryl (NYSE:KD – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, February 9th. The company reported $0.52 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.60 by ($0.08). The firm had revenue of $3.86 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.89 billion. Kyndryl had a net margin of 1.65% and a return on equity of 25.77%. The company’s revenue was up .6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.51 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Kyndryl will post 0.73 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other Kyndryl news, SVP Vineet Khurana sold 6,641 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.69, for a total transaction of $177,248.29. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 59,708 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,593,606.52. The trade was a 10.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Assetmark Inc. boosted its position in Kyndryl by 75.3% during the second quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 775 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 333 shares during the period. Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Kyndryl by 11.2% during the 2nd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 3,476 shares of the company’s stock worth $145,000 after buying an additional 351 shares during the period. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. grew its stake in Kyndryl by 4.9% in the 2nd quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. now owns 7,933 shares of the company’s stock valued at $333,000 after buying an additional 368 shares during the last quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Kyndryl by 4.1% in the 2nd quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 10,316 shares of the company’s stock valued at $433,000 after acquiring an additional 402 shares during the period. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio lifted its position in Kyndryl by 0.5% during the third quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 77,612 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,331,000 after acquiring an additional 421 shares during the last quarter. 71.53% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Stories Impacting Kyndryl
Here are the key news stories impacting Kyndryl this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Company highlights and liquidity cushion: Kyndryl reported Q3 results showing revenue growth in its Kyndryl Consult business and stated adjusted metrics; Seeking Alpha and other writeups note the company still holds meaningful cash and liquidity that could help navigate the near‑term stress. Looking At Kyndryl After A 50%+ Drop
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst moves are mixed — some firms reaffirmed coverage while others cut ratings/targets; expect divergent views as more disclosure arrives. Finviz / The Fly coverage of analyst actions
- Neutral Sentiment: Investors can review the company’s Q3 earnings materials and call transcript for management commentary on guidance and cash flow drivers. Kyndryl 2026 Q3 Results – Earnings Call Presentation
- Negative Sentiment: Delayed filing and internal control concerns: Kyndryl said it will not timely file its quarterly Form 10‑Q and flagged anticipated material weaknesses in internal controls for multiple periods — a primary driver of the severe sell‑off. Kyndryl delays quarterly filing, flags financial reporting concerns (Reuters)
- Negative Sentiment: Senior finance and legal departures: The CFO and General Counsel left effective immediately amid the accounting review, increasing uncertainty about near‑term remediation and reporting. Kyndryl Finance Chief Wyshner Leaves Amid Accounting Review (WSJ)
- Negative Sentiment: Widespread securities investigations: Multiple law firms have opened claims/investigations and are soliciting shareholders after the disclosures; this raises the potential for litigation costs and distractions. Kyndryl Shares Crater Amid Late Filing … – Hagens Berman (Business Wire)
- Negative Sentiment: Earnings miss and guidance cut: The company missed Q3 EPS and revenue estimates and trimmed FY revenue guidance, compounding concerns about operating performance and free cash flow. KYNDRYL REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2026 RESULTS (PR Newswire)
About Kyndryl
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) is a global managed infrastructure services provider formed in November 2021 through the spin-off of IBM’s Managed Infrastructure Services business. The company designs, builds, manages and modernizes critical information technology systems for enterprises worldwide. Kyndryl’s core offerings include cloud migration and management, network and edge computing solutions, digital workplace services and IT resiliency and security capabilities.
With a workforce of approximately 90,000 professionals and operations in more than 60 countries, Kyndryl serves clients across a broad range of industries, including financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, manufacturing and retail.
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