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Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.

Information TechnologyIT Consulting & Other Services$2.5B

May12Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ1-2027After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of IT consulting and services, specializing in managing and modernizing IT infrastructure for businesses....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well Kyndryl is managing its costs and generating income.

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Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is essential to assess the company's ability to attract and retain clients in a competitive market.

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KD Q1-2027 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of IT consulting and services, specializing in managing and modernizing IT infrastructure for businesses. As a key player in the information technology sector, Kyndryl is positioned to benefit from trends in cloud computing and digital transformation.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+57.64%

Avg Stock Reaction

-8.05%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, Kyndryl reported an EPS of $0.18, which was significantly below the expected $0.32, leading to a sharp decline in stock price. This was the second consecutive quarter of disappointing earnings, raising concerns about the company's growth trajectory.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations for Kyndryl's upcoming earnings report are cautious, given its recent performance and lack of analyst estimates. Investors are keen to see if the company can turn around its earnings trend.

Bull Case

If Kyndryl can exceed earnings expectations and demonstrate strong revenue growth, it could signal a recovery and renewed investor confidence, potentially leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations again, it could further erode investor trust and lead to a significant drop in stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Kyndryl's EPS exceed the previous quarter's $0.18?

A positive EPS could indicate a turnaround in performance and restore some investor confidence after recent misses.

What specific revenue growth figures can Kyndryl provide?

Clear revenue guidance is crucial for understanding the company's ability to grow in a competitive landscape.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Kyndryl's potential for recovery, as recent operational changes could lead to improved efficiency and profitability.

Supporting Evidence

Kyndryl has a history of beating EPS estimates 75% of the time, suggesting potential for a positive surprise.

Options pricing indicates a smaller expected move, which could mean the market is not fully accounting for possible upside.

The recent drop in stock price may have already priced in negative sentiment, leaving room for a rebound.

Key Risk

If Kyndryl's revenue growth shows signs of acceleration, it could challenge the current bearish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as Kyndryl seeks to regain investor trust after consecutive earnings misses.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.25 or higher would confirm a positive turnaround and suggest effective cost management.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.18 would reinforce concerns about Kyndryl's profitability and growth prospects.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±3.6%

Historical Avg

±9.6%

Pricing cheap

The options market is pricing in a modest move of about 3.6% post-earnings, suggesting that traders are uncertain about the outcome.

Options are pricing a smaller move compared to the historical average, indicating a potential opportunity for larger volatility.

Detail

ATM IV

0.6%

30d HV

54.8%

Calls (8K)P/C Ratio: 0.17Puts (13K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 28 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing cheap setup in Information Technology

n=28

Fade rate: 9 of 28 (32%)

This setup has occurred 28 times across Information Technology in the last 2 years. 19 of 28 (68%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 8.2%, with a raw directional average of +4.0% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Kyndryl beats expectations, history suggests a potential average one-day move of +0.22%, confirming a positive sentiment shift.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await clearer guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a significant drop, with historical patterns indicating an average one-day move of -32.83%.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

0 buys·1 sell

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$1,001.00–$15,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

ARJames French HillRep.
1

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on cost-cutting measures and their expected impact on profitability.
2Insights into client retention rates and new contract wins.
3Details on strategic initiatives related to cloud services and digital transformation.
4Management's outlook on market conditions and competitive landscape.
5Any commentary on the impact of macroeconomic factors on business performance.

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Company Snapshot

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of IT consulting and services, specializing in managing and modernizing IT infrastructure for businesses....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a critical measure of profitability and will indicate how well Kyndryl is managing its costs and generating income.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is essential to assess the company's ability to attract and retain clients in a competitive market.

N/A

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

KD Q1-2027 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+57.64%

Avg Stock Reaction

-8.05%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Kyndryl can exceed earnings expectations and demonstrate strong revenue growth, it could signal a recovery and renewed investor confidence, potentially leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations again, it could further erode investor trust and lead to a significant drop in stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will Kyndryl's EPS exceed the previous quarter's $0.18?

A positive EPS could indicate a turnaround in performance and restore some investor confidence after recent misses.

What specific revenue growth figures can Kyndryl provide?

Clear revenue guidance is crucial for understanding the company's ability to grow in a competitive landscape.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Kyndryl's potential for recovery, as recent operational changes could lead to improved efficiency and profitability.

Supporting Evidence

Kyndryl has a history of beating EPS estimates 75% of the time, suggesting potential for a positive surprise.

Options pricing indicates a smaller expected move, which could mean the market is not fully accounting for possible upside.

The recent drop in stock price may have already priced in negative sentiment, leaving room for a rebound.

Key Risk

If Kyndryl's revenue growth shows signs of acceleration, it could challenge the current bearish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as Kyndryl seeks to regain investor trust after consecutive earnings misses.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.25 or higher would confirm a positive turnaround and suggest effective cost management.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.18 would reinforce concerns about Kyndryl's profitability and growth prospects.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±3.6%

Historical Avg

±9.6%

Pricing cheap

The options market is pricing in a modest move of about 3.6% post-earnings, suggesting that traders are uncertain about the outcome.

Options are pricing a smaller move compared to the historical average, indicating a potential opportunity for larger volatility.

Detail

ATM IV

0.6%

30d HV

54.8%

Calls (8K)P/C Ratio: 0.17Puts (13K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 28 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing cheap setup in Information Technology

n=28

Fade rate: 9 of 28 (32%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Kyndryl beats expectations, history suggests a potential average one-day move of +0.22%, confirming a positive sentiment shift.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await clearer guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a significant drop, with historical patterns indicating an average one-day move of -32.83%.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

0 buys·1 sell

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$1,001.00–$15,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

ARJames French HillRep.
1

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on cost-cutting measures and their expected impact on profitability.
2Insights into client retention rates and new contract wins.
3Details on strategic initiatives related to cloud services and digital transformation.
4Management's outlook on market conditions and competitive landscape.
5Any commentary on the impact of macroeconomic factors on business performance.