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Why KD Stock slipped -1.06% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$13.94 -1.06% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $13.89
Kyndryl Holdings Inc. (KD) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 48/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID
Cap $3.04B
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As of 2026-11-02, Kyndryl Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KD) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 48/100 at a spot price of $13.94 (-1.06% 1D, market cap $3.04B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, KD ranks #378 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does KD compare to CARG and NTCT in the Technology sector?
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Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), KD carries a Roarable D (48/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 21.8%, and ROIC of —. By comparison, CARG (CarGurus Inc. (Class A)) holds a B+ grade (78/100 RQD, P/E 18.6x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $2.89B) and NTCT (NetScout Systems Inc.) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 30.0x, ROIC 7.9%, cap $2.86B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CARG leads on earnings multiple (18.6x) while CARG leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KD?
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Per KD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0001867072), Kyndryl Holdings Inc. generated $15.09B in revenue (+0.2% YoY), $0 in net income, and $948.0M in free cash flow against $11.28B in total assets and $2.90B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (22% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $13.89 (-0.38%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 6.3% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4.5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KD)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (48/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY KD SCORES 48/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (31% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 6.3% FCF Margin ($948.0M FCF) & 21.8% Gross Margin
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+11/20 pts (23% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±10% realized swing band)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)
Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 13 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade D$11.78+12.7% Next Q
40
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$13.28+10.5% Next Q
43
Q3 (-1Q)Grade D$14.68-5% Next Q
45
CurrentGrade D$13.94-5.6% Hist 90D α
48
Trajectory: D (40) → D (48)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a KD Turnaround Squeeze
While KD currently carries a cautious 48/100 (D) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Strong cash generator (22% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($12.82) and Max Pain ($14.64) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $30.92.
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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.16% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Why KD Stock slipped -1.06% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Kyndryl Holdings Inc. (KD) slipped -1.06% to $13.94, trading at 20% of its 52-week range ($10.1 – $29.45). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (22% profit margin) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 20% of its 52-week range ($10.1 – $29.45) with RSI-14 at 57.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±10% around $13.94 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D (Sell) backed by 21.8% gross margin and $948.0M annual free cash flow.
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KD // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -3.13%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $14.09H $14.09L $13.94C $13.94VOL 4.52M
RES: $15.52SUP: $9.81SMA50: $12.82SMA200: $13.45
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +0.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Technology Rank #378 of 714
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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (KD vs. CARG, NTCT, AGYS, FIVN)
Industry: EDP Services (163 Tracked Issuers)Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kyndryl Holdings Inc. (KD) ranks #378 by composite RQD confidence (48/100, grade D) and #253 by equity capitalization ($3.04B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CARG leads on earnings valuation at 18.6x trailing P/E, while CARG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 92.8% gross margin. CARG currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 78/100 (B+) compared with KD at 48/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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| KD
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Kyndryl Holdings Inc. | D | 48/100 | — | 21.8% | — | -1.06% | $3.04B | Benchmark Subject |
| CARG CarGurus Inc. (Class A) | B+ | 78/100 | 18.6x | 92.8% | 85.0% | +3.77% | $2.89B | /carg-vs-kd → |
| NTCT NetScout Systems Inc. | B- | 70/100 | 30.0x | 79.4% | 7.9% | -0.45% | $2.86B | /ntct-vs-kd → |
| AGYS Agilysys Inc. | B | 72/100 | 84.3x | 62.6% | 14.7% | +0.63% | $3.27B | /agys-vs-kd → |
| FIVN Five9 Inc. | C | 64/100 | 70.9x | 55.1% | 4.1% | -0.58% | $2.80B | /fivn-vs-kd → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-03-31 • CIK 0001867072In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31), Kyndryl Holdings Inc. (KD) reported GAAP revenue of $15.09B (+0.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $15.06B , and -6.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of $948.0M, and free cash flow of $948.0M (+0.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, KD closed FY2025 with $11.28B in total assets against $2.90B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 2/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-03-31 | $15.09B | $0 | $948.0M | $948.0M | $11.28B | $2.90B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-03-31 | $15.06B | $0 | $942.0M | $942.0M | $9.93B | $2.90B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-03-31 | $16.05B | $0 | $454.0M | $454.0M | — | — |
3. KD Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs KD stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, Kyndryl Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KD) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 48/100 at a spot price of $13.94 (-1.06% 1D, market cap $3.04B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, KD ranks #378 in composite RQD confidence.
How does KD compare to CARG and NTCT in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), KD carries a Roarable D (48/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 21.8%, and ROIC of —. By comparison, CARG (CarGurus Inc. (Class A)) holds a B+ grade (78/100 RQD, P/E 18.6x, ROIC 85.0%, cap $2.89B) and NTCT (NetScout Systems Inc.) posts a B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 30.0x, ROIC 7.9%, cap $2.86B). Among the 5-stock peer group, CARG leads on earnings multiple (18.6x) while CARG leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KD?
Per KD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-03-31, CIK 0001867072), Kyndryl Holdings Inc. generated $15.09B in revenue (+0.2% YoY), $0 in net income, and $948.0M in free cash flow against $11.28B in total assets and $2.90B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (22% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is KD trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
KD last traded at $13.94 (-1.06% on volume of 4,516,696 shares), positioning the stock +8.74% above its 50-day simple moving average ($12.82) and +3.64% above its 200-day simple moving average ($13.45). Across its 52-week range of $10.10 to $29.45, KD sits at the 19.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.9 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.0% ($12.55 to $15.33).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is KD stock moving today?
Why KD Stock slipped -1.06% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (22% profit margin) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.