GDS Holdings Limited (GDS) Stock Price & Analysis
GDS Holdings Limited (GDS) closed at USD 22.14 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 6.07% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 23.57; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 21.67–22.82 on volume of 1,949,273 shares. Market capitalization is $4.44B, with a 52-week range of USD 21.67–48.61 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (GDS)
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold GDS (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 2 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale) (16 analysts), mean target USD 51.01 (range 40.26–63).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -35.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -64.6% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-18, EPS estimate USD -1.28, revenue estimate $3.18B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (GDS)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold GDS. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Hong | ShawSpring Partners | 4.92% | $11.4M | Added +71.4% |
| Seth Klarman | Baupost Group | 2.09% | $113M | Added +23.8% |
Analysts (GDS)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.75 on a 1–5 scale), 16 analysts; mean target USD 51.01 (low 40.26, high 63).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (GDS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -35.4% | -64.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -35.5% | -18.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 56.8% | 81.2% |
| Max drawdown | -53.4% (Jan 2026→Oct 2026) | -91.6% (Oct 2021→Jan 2024) |
GDS analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-1.28 | $-0.39 | +225.7% | $3.18B | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-2.70 | $10.80 | -125.0% | $3.19B | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $2.75 | $3.60 | -23.7% | $12.76B | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.08 | $0.12 | -29.2% | $13.94B | 4 |
GDS options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±16.8% (±$3.70) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 18, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 74.5% | ±16.8% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 70.5% | ±22.2% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 65.6% | ±25.2% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 62.7% | ±31.6% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 72.0% | ±46.0% |
30-day implied volatility 74.5% vs 69.5% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.54. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 22.14 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 6.07% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 23.57 |
| Open | USD 22.34 |
| Day Range | USD 21.67 – 22.82 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 21.67 – 48.61 |
| Volume | 1,949,273 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.44B |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (GDS)
Nexqual's technical model rates GDS "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 28.73 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 30.74) |
| MACD | -2.35 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (GDS)
Wall Street analysts rate GDS "Buy" based on 16 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 51.01 (range USD 40.26–63), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 16 |
| Mean Target | USD 51.01 |
| High Target | USD 63 |
| Low Target | USD 40.26 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 16 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (GDS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-18 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -1.28 |
| Revenue Estimate | $3.18B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 3.53 vs est -0.34 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 8.65 vs est -0.28 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 5.88 vs est 7.38 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -2.47 vs est -0.43 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (GDS)
| Total Revenue | $12.26B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +6.50% |
| Gross Margin | +24.85% |
| Operating Margin | +14.22% |
| Profit Margin | +30.52% |
| ROE | +12.77% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.43 |
| Current Ratio | 1.78 |
| Total Cash | $14.93B |
| Total Debt | $47.38B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (GDS)
Nexqual rates GDS Holdings Limited's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +11% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 25%, operating 14% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — CNY 14.9B cash vs CNY 47.4B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow CNY 3.58B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 13%, ROA 1.6% |
Ownership (GDS)
| Insider Ownership | +1.48% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +53.90% |
| Shares Outstanding | 194.93M |
| Float | 132.59M |
| Short % of Float | +10.03% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (GDS)
GDS Holdings Limited is led by Wei Huang, Founder, Chairman of the Board & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Founder, Chairman of the Board & CEO | Wei Huang |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Daniel A. Newman |
| Executive Vice President of Sales & Service | Kejing Zhang |
| Executive Vice President of Data Center Operation & Delivery | Yan Liang |
| Executive Vice President of Operation | Yixin Qian |
Major Backers & Investors (GDS)
Notable institutional backers of GDS Holdings Limited include Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte Ltd, Sachem Head Capital Management, LP, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte Ltd | 4.9% |
| Sachem Head Capital Management, LP | 4.32% |
| Canada Pension Plan Investment Board | 3.49% |
| Barclays Plc | 3.31% |
| Tekne Capital Management, LLC | 2.97% |
| BAMCO Inc. | 2.11% |
| BAUPOST GROUP LLC/MA | 1.88% |
| UBS Group AG | 1.79% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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