Q1 27 EPS
$-0.12
BEAT +0.00%
Est. $-0.12
Q1 27 Revenue
$3.62B
MISS 1.28%
Est. $3.66B
vs S&P Since Q1 27
-2.6%
TRAILING MARKET
KD -2.4% vs S&P +0.2%
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Did KD Beat Earnings? Q1 2027 Results
Kyndryl Holdings delivered a mixed fiscal first-quarter 2027 result, matching the Wall Street consensus on earnings while falling slightly short on the top line, as $152 million in workforce rebalancing charges weighed heavily on the period. The IT i… Read more Kyndryl Holdings delivered a mixed fiscal first-quarter 2027 result, matching the Wall Street consensus on earnings while falling slightly short on the top line, as $152 million in workforce rebalancing charges weighed heavily on the period. The IT infrastructure services company posted an EPS loss of $0.12, in line with analyst expectations, while revenue of $3.62 billion trailed the $3.66 billion consensus by 1.28% and declined 4.8% year-over-year. Those restructuring charges, part of a planned $200 million program for fiscal 2027, were the single largest factor driving the swing from prior-year profitability to losses across income metrics, though management expects the effort to generate $400 to $500 million in annualized run-rate savings by fiscal 2028. Bright spots included hyperscaler-related revenues growing 34% year-over-year to exceed $530 million and Kyndryl Consult revenues rising 10%, partially offsetting weakness in Principal Markets and Strategic Markets segments. The company reaffirmed its full-year outlook for adjusted pretax income of $600 to $700 million and free cash flow of $400 to $500 million, even as ongoing securities litigation related to prior internal control issues continues to shadow the broader narrative.
Key Takeaways
- • Workforce rebalancing charges of $152 million significantly impacted quarterly profitability
- • United States segment strength with 5% revenue growth
- • Kyndryl Consult revenues grew 10% year-over-year
- • Hyperscaler-related revenues grew 34% year-over-year exceeding $530 million
- • Working capital timing including higher software payments and lower billings/collections drove cash flow weakness
- • Currency movements did not have material impact on year-over-year revenue change
KD Forward Guidance & Outlook
Kyndryl reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 outlook (April 2026 to March 2027): adjusted pretax income of $600 to $700 million (including workforce rebalancing charges), free cash flow of $400 to $500 million, and constant-currency revenue flat to down 2%. The company expects approximately $200 million of workforce rebalancing charges in fiscal 2027, which once completed are expected to yield annualized run-rate operating expense savings of approximately $400 to $500 million in fiscal 2028.
KD YoY Financials
Q1 2027 vs Q1 2026, source: SEC Filings
KD Revenue by Segment
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KD Revenue by Geography
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“Our first quarter results reflected strong momentum in signings, supported by strength in Kyndryl Consult and hyperscalers, with an increasing demand for AI-led modernization solutions.”
— Martin Schroeter, Q1 2027 Earnings Press Release
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KD Quarterly Results
6 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 27 BEAT | $-0.12 | $-0.12 | +0.00% | $3.62B | -1.28% |
| Q4 26 MISS FY | $0.47 | $0.18 | -61.62% | $3.77B | +0.19% |
| FY Full Year | $1.74 | $1.46 | -16.20% | $15.09B | +0.05% |
| Q3 26 MISS | $0.60 | $0.52 | -13.75% | $3.86B | -0.67% |
| Q2 26 BEAT | $0.36 | $0.38 | +6.15% | $3.72B | -3.10% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $0.36 | $0.37 | +1.79% | $3.74B | -1.47% |
| Q4 25 BEAT FY | $0.51 | $0.52 | +2.73% | $3.80B | +0.69% |
| FY Full Year | $1.14 | $1.19 | +4.28% | $15.06B | +0.16% |