Executive Summary
Kyndryl Holdings Inc (KD) demonstrated a solid financial performance for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, with revenue reaching $3.8 billion, marking a 1.3% year-over-year increase in constant currency. The company's continued focus on strategic initiatives, including its Kyndryl Consult and the Advanced Delivery program, propelled signings growth by 48% to over $18 billion. Despite navigating challenges within the broader macro environment, Kyndryl successfully returned to positive revenue growth. Management highlighted an impressive increase in adjusted pretax income to $185 million, a 600% year-over-year improvement, underscoring robust operational execution and effective cost management. The company aims for sustained earnings and cash flow growth in fiscal 2026, continuing its trajectory of profitability and strategic market positioning.
Key Performance Indicators
QoQ: 39.66% | YoY:8 000.00%
QoQ: -68.37% | YoY:251.11%
QoQ: -67.74% | YoY:250.00%
Key Insights
**Revenue:** $3.8 billion, 1.3% YoY increase in constant currency.
**Net Income:** $68 million, 251% increase YoY.
**EBITDA:** $698 million, adjusted EBITDA margin at 18.4%.
**Free Cash Flow:** $446 million, a 53% gain from last year.
**Signings Growth:** 48% YoY, totaling $18 billion.
**Key Ratios:** Adjusted pretax margin improved to 4.9%, with positive gross profit book-to-bill ratio indicating healthy future revenue streams.
**Cash at End of Period:** $1.8 billion, with liquidity exceeding ...
Financial Highlights
Revenue: $3.8 billion, 1.3% YoY increase in constant currency.
Net Income: $68 million, 251% increase YoY.
EBITDA: $698 million, adjusted EBITDA margin at 18.4%.
Free Cash Flow: $446 million, a 53% gain from last year.
Signings Growth: 48% YoY, totaling $18 billion.
Key Ratios: Adjusted pretax margin improved to 4.9%, with positive gross profit book-to-bill ratio indicating healthy future revenue streams.
Cash at End of Period: $1.8 billion, with liquidity exceeding $5 billion due to ample cash and available debt capacity.
Income Statement
Metric |
Value |
YoY Change |
QoQ Change |
Revenue |
3.80B |
-1.30% |
1.50% |
Operating Income |
162.00M |
8 000.00% |
39.66% |
Net Income |
68.00M |
251.11% |
-68.37% |
EPS |
0.30 |
250.00% |
-67.74% |
Key Financial Ratios
operatingProfitMargin
4.26%
operatingCashFlowPerShare
$2.51
freeCashFlowPerShare
$2.51
Management Commentary
- Revenue Growth: Martin Schroeter emphasized the return to positive revenue growth: "In the fourth quarter, we achieved a significant milestone by returning our top line to positive constant currency growth."
- Kyndryl Consult Strength: The CEO noted the impressive growth in the consulting segment: "Kyndryl Consult continued to deliver above-market growth with revenue increasing more than 25% this year."
- Future Outlook: Looking ahead, management stated optimism: "In fiscal 2026, we're expecting another year of substantial earnings and cash flow growth as well as positive constant currency revenue growth."
"Our 3A initiatives have transformed our company and we once again surpassed our full year targets for each of them."
β Martin Schroeter
"The nature of our business providing mission critical services under multiyear contracts means that we are significantly insulated from, although not immune to macro factors."
β Martin Schroeter
Forward Guidance
Management anticipates continued momentum into fiscal 2026, projecting a revenue growth of approximately 1% in constant currency and a target of $550 million in adjusted free cash flow. Management's optimistic view is supported by a strong momentum in Kyndryl Consult and hyperscaler engagements, with expected hyperscaler-related revenue projected to reach $1.8 billion, representing 50% YoY growth. Management also aims to expand adjusted pretax income to at least $725 million, building upon the prior year's substantial income increase.