Kyndryl Holdings Inc
KD
$30.25 -0.85%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Technology | Industry: Information Technology Services
Q1 2025
Published: Aug 7, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $3.74B down 10.8% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.05 increased by 108.1% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 21.5%
  • Net income of 11.00M
  • ""We delivered another strong quarter and are off to a fast start to fiscal 2025... our ability to drive efficiency through automation and deliver innovation through Kyndryl Bridge are key to our growth strategy." - Martin Schroeter" - Martin Schroeter

Kyndryl Holdings Inc (KD) QQ1 2025 Financial Results Analysis: Navigating Growth Amidst Transformation

Executive Summary

Kyndryl Holdings Inc delivered a challenging Q1 2025 with reported revenue of $3.739 billion, marking an 8% decline year-over-year primarily due to a strategic exit from low-margin contracts. However, the company showcased resilience with a notable increase in adjusted pretax income, which grew 96% to $92 million, driven by improved operational efficiency and a focus on high-margin Kyndryl Consult services. The management expressed optimism regarding future growth, indicating that 50% of revenues are now from post-spin signings, expected to enhance margins going forward. Through significant advancements with Kyndryl Bridge and strategic partnerships, particularly with hyperscalers and the introduction of generative AI solutions, Kyndryl is poised to turn around revenues by Q4 2025 and achieve an adjusted EBITDA margin of at least 16.3% for the year.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

3.74B
QoQ: -2.88% | YoY:-10.83%

Gross Profit

805.00M
21.53% margin
QoQ: 12.43% | YoY:8.20%

Operating Income

148.00M
QoQ: 7 300.00% | YoY:516.67%

Net Income

11.00M
QoQ: 124.44% | YoY:107.80%

EPS

0.05
QoQ: 125.00% | YoY:108.06%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • Revenue: $3.739 billion (YoY: -8%)
  • Gross Profit: $805 million (YoY: +8.2%)
  • Operating Income: $148 million (YoY: +516.67%)
  • Net Income: $11 million (YoY: +107.80%)
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $556 million, up YoY +30 basis points to 14.9%

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2026 3,743.00 0.23 +0.1% View
Q4 2025 3,800.00 0.28 -1.3% View
Q3 2025 3,744.00 0.89 -4.9% View
Q2 2025 3,774.00 -0.19 -7.3% View
Q1 2025 3,739.00 0.05 -10.8% View