Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (KC) Stock Price & Analysis
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (KC) closed at USD 8.84 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.91% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 8.76; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 8.38–8.86 on volume of 2,414,446 shares. Market capitalization is $2.65B, with a 52-week range of USD 8.35–18.52 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (KC)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.79 on a 1–5 scale) (14 analysts), mean target USD 20.25 (range 16.09–26.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -31.8% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -69.1% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-18, EPS estimate USD -0.2, revenue estimate $3.33B.
Analysts (KC)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.79 on a 1–5 scale), 14 analysts; mean target USD 20.25 (low 16.09, high 26.5).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Morgan Stanley | Initiated | Overweight | $15 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -31.8% | -69.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -31.9% | -20.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 70.8% | 90.2% |
| Max drawdown | -52.9% (Apr 2026→Jun 2026) | -93.7% (Oct 2021→Sep 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 8.84 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.91% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 8.76 |
| Open | USD 8.46 |
| Day Range | USD 8.38 – 8.86 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 8.35 – 18.52 |
| Volume | 2,414,446 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.65B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (KC)
Nexqual's technical model rates KC "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 37.79 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 10.21) |
| MACD | -0.31 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (KC)
Wall Street analysts rate KC "Buy" based on 14 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 20.25 (range USD 16.09–26.5), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 14 |
| Mean Target | USD 20.25 |
| High Target | USD 26.5 |
| Low Target | USD 16.09 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 14 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (KC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-18 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.2 |
| Revenue Estimate | $3.33B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.2 vs est -0.46 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.78 vs est -0.78 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.31 vs est -0.57 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.1 vs est -0.72 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KC)
| Total Revenue | $11.02B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +30.80% |
| Gross Margin | +15.05% |
| Operating Margin | +0.75% |
| Profit Margin | -5.46% |
| ROE | -7.61% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.24 |
| Current Ratio | 1.01 |
| Total Cash | $4.67B |
| Total Debt | $11.02B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KC)
Nexqual rates Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +23% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 15%, operating 1% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — CNY 4.67B cash vs CNY 11.0B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow CNY 6.14B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -8%, ROA -0.8% |
Ownership (KC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.03% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +4.97% |
| Shares Outstanding | 299.37M |
| Float | 168.82M |
| Short % of Float | +4.69% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (KC)
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited is led by Tao Zou (age 50), Chairman of the Board & Acting CEO, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Chairman of the Board & Acting CEO | Tao Zou (age 50) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Yi Li (age 47) |
| Senior Vice President | Tao Liu (age 42) |
| Senior Vice President | Kaiyan Tian (age 47) |
Major Backers & Investors (KC)
Notable institutional backers of Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited include Artisan Partners Limited Partnership, Citigroup Inc., UBS Group AG, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Artisan Partners Limited Partnership | 2.17% |
| Citigroup Inc. | 0.39% |
| UBS Group AG | 0.34% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 0.3% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.24% |
| Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. | 0.24% |
| ETF Series Solutions-Defiance Space and Connective Tech ETF | 0.22% |
| Penserra Capital Management LLC | 0.21% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| State Street | 0.36% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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