Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Future Growth
Future criteria checks 2/6
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 29.4% and 22.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 19% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be -3.7% in 3 years.
Key information
29.4%
Earnings growth rate
18.96%
EPS growth rate
| IT earnings growth | 17.9% |
| Revenue growth rate | 22.1% |
| Future return on equity | -3.67% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 29 May 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 28
Kingsoft Cloud Q1: AI Capex Spending Needs To Be Justified Over The Next Few Quarters
Summary Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited delivered 37.2% y/y revenue growth, driven by AI demand and public cloud services, but profitability remains pressured by upfront investments. Gross margin fell to 12.8% as KC expanded AI computing capacity, with management expecting margin recovery as investments in infrastructure translate into future revenue. KC's adjusted EBITDA margin surged to 27.6%, but leverage remains elevated at 5x, reflecting significant debt and ongoing unprofitability amid aggressive capex plans. I remain on the sidelines, seeking evidence of sustained GAAP profitability and operating leverage from AI-driven growth before upgrading my Hold rating for KC shares. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 25
KC: Governance Reforms And Upcoming Results Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings to about $25.92 from roughly $25.05, citing updated assumptions for faster revenue growth, a slightly higher profit margin, a marginally lower discount rate and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News The board has scheduled a meeting for May 27, 2026 to review and consider the unaudited first quarter results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and their publication.Narrative Update • May 06
KC: Governance Reforms And Earnings Outlook Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts now set a higher price target for Kingsoft Cloud Holdings, lifting their fair value estimate from about $22.87 to roughly $25.05, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Kingsoft Cloud Holdings has proposed amendments to its Articles of Association to align with the Core Shareholder Protection Standards in Appendix A1 of the Hong Kong Listing Rules, including provisions for virtual general meetings and electronic voting (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 21
KC: Governance Updates And Future Results Will Shape Measured Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings from about $15.66 to roughly $17.91, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Proposed amendments to Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited’s articles of association aim to align with the Core Shareholder Protection Standards under Appendix A1 of the Hong Kong Listing Rules, including enabling virtual general meetings where shareholders can attend using technology and cast votes electronically (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 07
KC: Governance Reforms And Profitability Outlook Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings to $22.87 from $21.10, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth of 26.10%, a profit margin of 7.80%, a discount rate of 10.85% and a future P/E of 53.22x. What's in the News Proposed amendments to the articles of association aim to align Kingsoft Cloud Holdings with Hong Kong Core Shareholder Protection Standards, including allowing shareholders to attend general meetings virtually and vote electronically (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 24
KC: Higher Margin Outlook And Upcoming Results Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to their price target on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings to $15.66 from $15.60, reflecting updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for March 25, 2026, to review and approve the unaudited fourth quarter results for the three months ended December 31, 2025, covering Kingsoft Cloud Holdings, its subsidiaries, and consolidated affiliated entities (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 09
KC: Higher Margin Outlook And Refined Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have modestly revised their price target on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings to $15.60, with the update grounded in refreshed assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These changes leave their fair value estimate essentially unchanged.Narrative Update • Feb 23
KC: Higher Margin Outlook And Lower Discount Rate Will Support Shares
Analysts have raised their price target for Kingsoft Cloud Holdings from about $14.21 to roughly $15.60, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly lower discount rate, and a modest adjustment to the expected future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: updated from $14.21 to $15.60, representing a modest upward adjustment to the modelled intrinsic value per share.
Narrative Update • Feb 08
KC: Lower Discount Rate And Solid Margins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings to reflect a modestly lower discount rate, slightly adjusted long term revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a reduced forward P/E assumption of 52.55x. This results in a revised fair value of US$18.14 per share.Narrative Update • Jan 25
KC: Higher Profitability Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Kingsoft Cloud Holdings slightly higher to US$18.14 from US$18.04, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025, to review and approve the unaudited third quarter results for Kingsoft Cloud Holdings, its subsidiaries, and consolidated affiliated entities for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and to consider their publication (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jan 20
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited's (NASDAQ:KC) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
It's not a stretch to say that Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited's ( NASDAQ:KC ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.8x...Narrative Update • Jan 11
KC: Upcoming Q3 Results Will Support Shares Despite Higher Discount Rate
Analysts have slightly increased their fair value estimate for Kingsoft Cloud Holdings from about US$14.18 to roughly US$14.21 per share, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, discount rates, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, to review and approve unaudited third quarter results for the three months ended September 30, 2025, covering Kingsoft Cloud Holdings, its subsidiaries, and consolidated affiliated entities (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 26
KC: Equity Offering Will Support Liquidity And Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings to approximately $21.10 from about $24.32, reflecting slightly weaker assumptions on revenue growth, margins, and long term valuation multiples. What's in the News Completed a follow on equity offering of approximately HKD 2.80 billion, issuing 338 million ordinary shares at HKD 8.29 per share, supporting capital needs and liquidity (company filing) Equity transaction structured under Regulation S with a subsequent direct listing component, potentially broadening the shareholder base and enhancing trading flexibility (company filing) Board meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025 to review and approve unaudited third quarter 2025 results for the company, its subsidiaries, and consolidated affiliated entities (company announcement) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate reduced moderately from approximately $24.32 to about $21.10 per share, implying a lower intrinsic valuation.Narrative Update • Dec 12
KC: Higher Future Multiple Will Support Shares Despite Slower Expansion
Analysts have raised their price target for Kingsoft Cloud Holdings by approximately 9 percent to an implied fair value of about $14.18 per share, citing a higher long term valuation multiple despite moderating revenue growth expectations and largely unchanged profit margin forecasts. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, to review and approve unaudited third quarter 2025 results for Kingsoft Cloud Holdings and its consolidated entities (company filing).Narrative Update • Nov 16
KC: Strong Revenue Outlook And Successful Capital Raise Will Drive Momentum
Analysts have maintained their price target for Kingsoft Cloud Holdings at $18.04. This decision is supported by stable fair value reviews, with only modest adjustments to financial projections influencing their overall outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 01
KC: Upcoming Equity Offering And Board Meeting Will Unlock Future Value
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Kingsoft Cloud Holdings from $17.88 to $18.04. They cite minor improvements in profit margin and fair value estimates as the reasons for this adjustment.Analysis Article • Oct 18
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:KC) Shares May Have Slumped 27% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely
The Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited ( NASDAQ:KC ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a...Narrative Update • Oct 17
AI And Cloud Advances Will Unlock Future Value
Narrative Update on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings: Analyst Price Target Change Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Kingsoft Cloud Holdings from $18.57 to $17.88 per share due to updated assumptions regarding the company’s future profitability and discount rate. What's in the News Completed a follow-on equity offering of HKD 2.8 billion through direct listing.Narrative Update • Sep 19
AI And Cloud Advances Will Unlock Future Value
Driven by a sharp decline in future P/E and an improvement in net profit margin, analysts have raised Kingsoft Cloud Holdings’ price target from $17.63 to $18.57. What's in the News Company expects second half 2025 revenue growth rate to be significantly higher than the first half.Narrative Update • Sep 04
AI And Cloud Advances Will Unlock Future Value
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings’ future P/E ratio has sharply improved despite a slight decline in net profit margin, helping to keep the consensus price target essentially flat at $17.63. What's in the News Company expects revenue growth rate for the second half of 2025 to be significantly higher than the first half.Analysis Article • Jun 01
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited's (NASDAQ:KC) Stock Retreats 27% But Revenues Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited ( NASDAQ:KC ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a...Analysis Article • Apr 19
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:KC) Just Released Its Yearly Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
One of the biggest stories of last week was how Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited ( NASDAQ:KC ) shares plunged 22% in the...Analysis Article • Apr 08
Take Care Before Jumping Onto Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:KC) Even Though It's 28% Cheaper
The Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited ( NASDAQ:KC ) share price has softened a substantial 28% over the previous 30 days...Seeking Alpha • Mar 25
Kingsoft Cloud: The Company's Shares Are Priced To Perfection
Summary Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited reported strong Q4 and full-year 2024 results with a 29.6% y/y sales increase and significant margin improvements, nearing profitability. The company’s AI cloud business saw over 500% growth in billing, driven by the popularity of DeepSeek, enhancing KC's market position. The partnership with Xiaomi is expected to be a key growth driver, especially within AI applications, providing a substantial sales runway. Despite the impressive performance, I recommend caution due to the 400% KC share price surge, suggesting a pullback before considering a buy. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Mar 22
Proprietary AI Platform 'singular' Will Drive Future Efficiency And Customer Acquisition
Strategic partnerships and significant projects aim to increase revenue and profitability through enhanced digital transformation and cloud services.Analysis Article • Jan 31
Further Upside For Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:KC) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 27% Bounce
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited ( NASDAQ:KC ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last...Analysis Article • Jan 26
Is Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:KC) Trading At A 41% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings fair value estimate is US$18.19...Seeking Alpha • Jan 14
Overextended And Under Pressure: Why Kingsoft Cloud Stock May Face More Losses Ahead
Summary Kingsoft Cloud surged 300% recently but dipped 20% from December highs; short-term outlook remains uncertain despite economic stimulus measures. The company is shifting focus to high-margin AI services, showing impressive sales growth, but faces near-term volatility and long-term potential. Recent gains were driven by Beijing's economic policies, but the stock faces resistance and potential correction ahead. Despite AI-driven growth, Kingsoft's ongoing negative earnings and high costs pose risks; current stock prices are unattractive for investment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 30
Does Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (NASDAQ:KC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Nov 20
The Market Lifts Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:KC) Shares 66% But It Can Do More
Despite an already strong run, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited ( NASDAQ:KC ) shares have been powering on, with a gain...Analysis Article • Sep 29
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:KC) Even After 27% Share Price Boost
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited ( NASDAQ:KC ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great...Seeking Alpha • Sep 12
Kingsoft Cloud: Positive AI Revenue Growth Momentum
Summary Kingsoft Cloud is anticipating a significant increase in its capital investments for 2024 vis-a-vis 2023, and the bulk of the company's capital expenditures for this year will be AI-related. KC has broadened its AI client base, and this is likely attributable to the company's independence as it has no links with the Chinese technology giants. I continue to rate Kingsoft Cloud as a Buy, as I think that the company can sustain its positive AI revenue growth momentum for the future. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 15
Not Many Are Piling Into Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:KC) Just Yet
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited ( NASDAQ:KC ) is a...Analysis Article • Apr 27
Is Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (NASDAQ:KC) A Risky Investment?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Seeking Alpha • Mar 22
Kingsoft Cloud: A Hold Is Maintained In Spite Of Results Beat
Summary Kingsoft Cloud's Q4 2023 losses were narrower than what the analysts had anticipated, which drove a +16.2% jump in its share price on the day results were released. My view is that KC's EBITDA profitability inflection point will likely happen sometime later, so it seems too early to turn positive on the stock now. I retain my Hold rating for Kingsoft Cloud, after considering its valuation metrics, its recent quarterly financial performance, and its operating profitability outlook. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 24
Investors Don't See Light At End Of Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited's (NASDAQ:KC) Tunnel
When close to half the companies operating in the IT industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or...Analysis Article • Oct 31
Is Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (NASDAQ:KC) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Aug 17
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:KC) Shares Could Be 22% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings fair value estimate is US$6.78...Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
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| 12/31/2028 | 18,830 | -510 | 1,288 | 6,107 | 10 |
| 12/31/2027 | 15,238 | -676 | 1,447 | 4,345 | 14 |
| 12/31/2026 | 12,582 | -856 | -1,872 | 3,165 | 10 |
| 12/31/2025 | 9,559 | -936 | -941 | 3,801 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 9,029 | -973 | -355 | 3,329 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 8,437 | -2,025 | -1,843 | 1,840 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 7,979 | -1,921 | -3,152 | 531 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 7,785 | -1,967 | -3,055 | 628 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 7,275 | -2,054 | -1,890 | 75 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 7,015 | -1,783 | -2,098 | -133 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 6,959 | -1,929 | -2,184 | -219 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 7,047 | -2,176 | -2,134 | -169 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 7,456 | -2,401 | -1,253 | 185 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 7,800 | -2,408 | -1,172 | 265 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 7,871 | -2,712 | -894 | 544 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 8,180 | -2,658 | -1,248 | 189 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 8,709 | -2,627 | -321 | -143 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 9,154 | -2,342 | -966 | -230 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 9,421 | -1,759 | -1,360 | -838 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 9,061 | -1,589 | -1,444 | -709 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 8,324 | -1,216 | -2,461 | -1,025 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 7,639 | -814 | -2,020 | -1,143 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 7,000 | -1,013 | -2,687 | -881 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 6,577 | -982 | -1,882 | -290 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 5,828 | -1,166 | -1,474 | -168 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 5,101 | -1,411 | -1,498 | -192 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 4,502 | -1,311 | -1,191 | -191 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 3,956 | -1,161 | -1,439 | -439 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 3,507 | -1,163 | N/A | -232 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 2,218 | -1,749 | N/A | -383 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 1,236 | -1,320 | N/A | -135 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: KC is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
Earnings vs Market: KC is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
High Growth Earnings: KC is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: KC's revenue (22.1% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (11.9% per year).
High Growth Revenue: KC's revenue (22.1% per year) is forecast to grow faster than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: KC is forecast to be unprofitable in 3 years.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/01 11:51 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited is covered by 27 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Huiqun Li | BofA Global Research |
| Xiaodan Zhang | China International Capital Corporation Limited |
| Zeyuan Yang | Citic Securities Co., Ltd. |