February 9, 2026 Introduction The financial markets witnessed a seismic shift on the evening of February 9, 2026, as Kyndryl Holdings (NYSE: KD) saw its market capitalization evaporate by a staggering 25% in post-market trading. Once heralded as a successful turnaround story of the post-pandemic era, the world’s largest provider of IT infrastructure services now [...]
IT infrastructure services provider Kyndryl (NYSE:KD) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025 as sales rose 3.1% year on year to $3.86 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.52 per share was 13.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after disappointing fourth-quarter results from industry bellwether Gartner sparked widespread concerns about a slowdown in the sector.
The past year hasn't been kind to the stocks featured in this article.
Each has tumbled to their lowest points in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they're witnessing fire sales or falling knives.
International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) has stunned Wall Street with a powerhouse fourth-quarter earnings report that sent its stock price soaring by more than 10% in the days following the release. As of January 30, 2026, the tech giant’s shares have reached multi-year highs, trading near the $315 mark—
Business services providers use their specialized expertise to help enterprises streamline operations and cut costs. These firms have helped their customers unlock huge efficiencies,
so it’s no surprise the industry has posted a 11.8% gain over the past six months, nearly mirrorring the S&P 500.
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street.
Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
Kyndryl has gotten torched over the last six months - since June 2025, its stock price has dropped 33.9% to $27.26 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
Looking back on it services & consulting stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Kyndryl (NYSE:KD) and its peers.
