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Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.

Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Оптимистичный взгляд на свои позиции резко сменился на неуверенность.

Strong index, significantly down. An optimistic view of his position suddenly changed to uncertainty.

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Средний индекс, значительно упал. Рынок не поддерживает быков.

Medium index, significantly down. The market does not support the bulls.

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Strong index, flat. Outflow of funds from longs at a high level.

(RTTNews) - On Monday, Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD), an IT company, announced that it has completed acquisition of Healthcare IT Leaders, LLC, an enterprise IT services provider serving hospitals and health systems across the United States, for up to $350 million, including a contingent performance-based earnout.
The transaction follows Kyndryl's announcement on August 10, of its intent to acquire the company.
Kyndryl's acquisition of Healthcare IT Leaders strengthens its healthcare IT capabilities by combining healthcare consulting and application services with Kyndryl's infrastructure and AI expertise. The deal expands Kyndryl's ability to support clinical, operational and workforce systems.
Healthcare IT Leaders' revenue was about 1% of Kyndryl's fiscal 2026 revenue, and the acquisition does not change Kyndryl's fiscal 2027 outlook. To maintain financial flexibility, Kyndryl has temporarily paused its share repurchase program.
On the NYSE, the shares were trading 2.36 percent higher at $13.47.

Kyndryl Completes Acquisition Of Healthcare IT Leaders For Over $350 Mln

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Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)is reporting for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The machinery company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $8.29. This value represents a 7.80% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year PH has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 1st calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 4.08%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for PH is 31.75 vs. an industry ratio of -8.60, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
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Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG)is reporting for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The alternative energy company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $2.36. This value represents a 23.56% increase compared to the same quarter last year. CEG missed the consensus earnings per share in the 3rd calendar quarter of 2025 by -2.88%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for CEG is 22.80 vs. an industry ratio of 59.70.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)is reporting for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The oil company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 2 analysts that follow the stock is $1.43. This value represents a 180.39% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year CNQ has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 1st calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 14.86%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for CNQ is 11.87 vs. an industry ratio of 10.40, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Datadog, Inc. (DDOG)is reporting for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The internet software company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 9 analysts that follow the stock is $0.13. This value represents a 116.67% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year DDOG has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 1st calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 183.33%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for DDOG is 450.23 vs. an industry ratio of 172.80, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
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(RTTNews) - Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD), an enterprise technology services provider, announced on Monday that it has appointed Ellen Johnson as Chief Financial Officer and Andrew Bonzani as General Counsel and Secretary.
Ellen Johnson will join Kyndryl on July 20 and take over as CFO on August 6, replacing interim CFO Harsh Chugh. Johnson arrives from Interpublic Group, where she was Executive Vice President and CFO of IPG since 2020.
Chugh will stay with Kyndryl through August 5 to assist with the transition.
Bonzani's appointment is effective immediately. He joins from IPG, where he served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since 2021.
In pre market activity on NYSE, shares of Kyndryl were losing 0.14 percent, changing hands at $12.24.
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Kyndryl Appoints Ellen Johnson As CFO, Andrew Bonzani As General Counsel, Secretary

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD) closed at $12.25 in the latest trading session, marking a +2.08% move from the prior day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.14%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.8%.
Heading into today, shares of the company had lost 2.28% over the past month, lagging the Business Services sector's gain of 1.66% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.43%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on August 5, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.03, indicating a 91.89% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $3.68 billion, down 1.74% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $1.9 per share and a revenue of $14.76 billion, demonstrating changes of +30.14% and -2.19%, respectively, from the preceding year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which varies between #1 (Strong Buy) and #5 (Strong Sell), carries an impressive track record of exceeding expectations, confirmed by external audits, with stocks at #1 delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained steady. Currently, Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. is carrying a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell).
Looking at valuation, Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 6.32. This denotes a discount relative to the industry average Forward P/E of 17.55.
The Technology Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 154, which puts it in the bottom 38% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD) Stock Moves 2.08%: What You Should Know

V2X (VVX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.80 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.65 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.01 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 23.08%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this government services company would post earnings of $0.89 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.92, delivering a surprise of 3.37%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
V2X, which belongs to the Zacks Technology Services industry, posted revenues of $943.46 million for the quarter ended March 2023, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.04%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $456.47 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
V2X shares have added about 7.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 7.8%.
What's Next for V2X?
While V2X has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for V2X: mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.81 on $898.76 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $4.03 on $3.86 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Technology Services is currently in the top 44% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Cellebrite DI Ltd. (CLBT), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2023. The results are expected to be released on May 10.
This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.03 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +200%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Cellebrite DI Ltd.'s revenues are expected to be $69.42 million, up 11.3% from the year-ago quarter.
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Kyndryl (KD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Key Points
Acquired 407,634 shares of Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) as of December 31, 2025; estimated trade size $10.83 million (based on quarterly average pricing).
Quarter-end position value increased by $10.83 million, reflecting the addition of new shares.
Position size change represents a 6.14% increase of 13F reportable assets under management as of December 31, 2025.
Post-trade stake as of December 31, 2025: 407,634 shares valued at $10.83 million.
New holding places KD outside the fund’s top five positions by value as of the filing.
On February 17, 2026, Solas Capital Management, LLC disclosed a new position in Kyndryl (NYSE:KD).
What happened
According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated February 17, 2026, Solas Capital Management, LLC initiated a new position in Kyndryl, acquiring 407,634 shares. The estimated transaction value is $10.83 million, based on the average price during the quarter. This added stake resulted in a net position change of $10.83 million, reflecting the addition of new shares.
What else to know
This is a new position for the fund and represents 6.14% of its 13F reportable assets under management following the filing.
Top holdings as of the filing:
NASDAQ: FENC: $19.72 million (11.2% of AUM)
NASDAQ: EPSN: $16.45 million (9.3% of AUM)
NYSE: SNDA: $14.86 million (8.4% of AUM)
NASDAQ: ACOG: $12.79 million (7.3% of AUM)
NYSE: MOH: $11.86 million (6.7% of AUM)
As of February 17, 2026, shares of Kyndryl were priced at $13.59, down 67.5% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 79.4 percentage points.
Company overview
Revenue (TTM)
$15.12 billion
Net income (TTM)
$249.00 million
Market capitalization
$3.06 billion
Price (as of market close February 17, 2026)
$13.59
Company snapshot
Offers IT infrastructure services, including cloud, core enterprise, application, data and AI, digital workplace, security, and network solutions.
Generates revenue by providing managed technology solutions for enterprises.
Serves large organizations across financial services, telecommunications, retail, automotive, and transportation sectors.
Kyndryl operates as a technology services company and IT infrastructure services provider worldwide, supporting mission-critical operations for large enterprises. With a workforce of approximately 80,000 employees, it leverages its scale and expertise to deliver complex, end-to-end technology solutions. Kyndryl has a broad service portfolio and the ability to manage and modernize clients' IT environments on a global scale.
What this transaction means for investors
On the surface, Solas Capital’s interest in the stock appeared understandable. Tech investors probably know Kyndryl best as IBM’s former managed infrastructure business. The stock had achieved record highs in early 2025 only to give back much of the gains it had earned in the previous year.
Unfortunately, it looks like Solas Capital should have exercised more patience. The tech stock has lost nearly half of its value since the beginning of the year. The company announced in February that it would delay its 10-Q filing amid an accounting review. This led to the resignation of the company’s CFO and general counsel.
Additionally, the company issued disappointing guidance as sales cycles became longer, data sovereignty issues arose, and ongoing challenges involving its partnership with its former parent company, IBM, came to the surface.
Investment funds occasionally run into such issues when investing in individual stocks, and this is why most investment experts tend to emphasize diversification.
Ultimately, investors will have to wait to see whether Solas Capital sold its Kyndryl stock, doubled down, or held its position. Nonetheless, whatever happens, the fund’s next 13-F filing will likely be one to watch.
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Solas Capital Loads Up On Kyndryl With 407,000 Shares Bought

Key Points
Bastion Asset Management initiated a new stake in Parsons with 128,186 shares, an estimated $8.04 million purchase based on quarterly average pricing.
Post-trade, Bastion holds 128,186 Parsons shares valued at $8.04 million.
This new stake represents 4.44% of the fund's AUM, which places it outside the fund's top five holdings.
On February 6, 2026, Bastion Asset Management disclosed a new position in Parsons (NYSE:PSN), acquiring 128,186 shares in the fourth quarter—an estimated $8.04 million trade based on quarterly average pricing.
What happened
According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dated February 6, 2026, Bastion Asset Management established a new position in Parsons (NYSE:PSN), acquiring 128,186 shares. The estimated transaction value was $8.04 million, based on the average share price during the quarter.
What else to know
This was a new position; the post-trade holding represents 4.44% of Bastion's $181.13 million reportable U.S. equity assets as of December 31, 2025.
Top holdings after the filing:
NASDAQ: VTRS: $14.35 million (7.9% of AUM)
NASDAQ: ANGO: $12.89 million (7.1% of AUM)
NYSE: NOA: $9.94 million (5.5% of AUM)
NYSE: KD: $9.04 million (5.0% of AUM)
NASDAQ: AIOT: $8.85 million (4.9% of AUM)
As of February 5, 2026, Parsons shares were priced at $67.52, down 13.0% over the prior year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 25.12 percentage points.
Company overview
Price (as of market close 2/5/26)
$67.52
Market capitalization
$7.40 billion
Revenue (TTM)
$6.49 billion
Net income (TTM)
$241.1 million
Company snapshot
Provides integrated solutions and services in defense, intelligence, cybersecurity, space, geospatial, missile defense, and critical infrastructure, including engineering and technology for transportation, energy, and environmental systems.
Operates a dual-segment model—Federal Solutions and Critical Infrastructure—generating revenue through government contracts, program management, and technology-driven services for mission-critical applications.
Primary customers include U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, transportation authorities, and public and private sector infrastructure clients in North America and select international markets.
Parsons is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure sectors. The company leverages deep domain expertise and a diversified service offering to address complex challenges in national security, cyber operations, and infrastructure modernization. Its strategic focus on high-value government contracts and mission-critical projects positions Parsons as a key partner for public sector clients seeking innovation and reliability.
What this transaction means for investors
Bastion Asset Management's new stake in Parsons tells you something about the firm’s investing philosophy: They like companies people actually need. Look at their other big holdings—Viatris makes cheap generic drugs, AngioDynamics builds surgical equipment, and North American Construction Group digs mines. These aren't sexy businesses, but demand doesn't disappear when the economy wobbles. Parsons fits right in.
Here's what makes Parsons interesting: It doesn't put all its eggs in one basket. Half the business comes from Pentagon contracts for cyber defense, missile systems, and space technology. The other half comes from roads, bridges, and water treatment plants. When defense spending gets squeezed, infrastructure projects pick up the slack, and vice versa.
The catch with government contractors like this is they are reliable but slow. Parsons likely won't double overnight, but it probably won't crater either. You're basically betting that the government keeps spending on cybersecurity and infrastructure, which feels like a safe bet regardless of who's in charge. If you want steady cash flow over fireworks, companies like Parsons are positioned to deliver just that.
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Bastion Bets on Government Spending with $8 Million New Stake in Parsons

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Broadcom’s AI chip sales are soaring.
IBM’s hybrid cloud and AI business is expanding.
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Broadcom
Broadcom produces a wide range of wireless chips, networking switches, optical equipment, and custom AI accelerator chips. It also expanded its infrastructure software business through several significant acquisitions -- including the cloud giant VMware -- over the past few years.
Most of Broadcom's recent growth was driven by its soaring sales of custom AI accelerator chips for hyperscalers, which can process AI inference tasks at a more cost-efficient rate than Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) general-purpose data center GPUs when deployed at scale.
In fiscal 2025 (which ended last November), Broadcom's AI chip sales rose 65% to $20 billion. That accounted for 31% of its top line and offset the slower growth of its non-AI chips and infrastructure software business. Its revenue and EPS grew 24% and 40%, respectively.
Broadcom expects the AI boom to continue as its non-AI businesses recover and grow again. Analysts expect its revenue and adjusted EPS to grow 52% and 51%, respectively, in fiscal 2026. Those are incredible growth rates for a stock trading at 32 times forward earnings.
IBM
IBM struggled with declining sales for a decade before its cloud chief, Arvind Krishna, took over as its CEO in 2020. Under Krishna, IBM spun off its slow-growth managed infrastructure services segment as Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) and expanded its hybrid cloud and AI businesses.
Instead of going head-to-head with public cloud giants like Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), IBM used Red Hat (which it acquired in 2019) to launch more open-source applications that could process data flowing between on-site private clouds and public cloud platforms. That "hybrid" approach was appealing for large companies that weren't ready to migrate all of their data to the public cloud. That flexibility was also valuable for companies with multi-cloud deployments.
IBM's revenue and adjusted EPS grew 8% and 12%, respectively, in 2025. Analysts expect its revenue and adjusted EPS to rise another 5% and 7%, respectively, in 2026. Its stock could have plenty of upside, since it still looks reasonably valued at 21 times forward earnings.
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