Deutsche Bank has initiated coverage on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd (KC) with a Buy rating, reflecting its assessment of the company's investment potential. This marks the firm's first evaluation of Kingsoft Cloud, which operates in the IT services industry and is headquartered in Beijing, China.
Kingsoft Cloud, which went public on May 4, 2020, specializes in independent cloud services, offering a range of modularized products including IaaS infrastructure, PaaS middleware, and SaaS applications. The company employs 12,335 full-time staff and has a market capitalization of $3.7 billion. Its latest earnings performance indicates a significant surprise in Q3 2025, where it reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.14, exceeding estimates of -$0.74.
Upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for May 26, 2026, and March 17, 2026, with EPS estimates of -$0.26 and -$0.48, respectively. Analyst consensus currently stands at 8 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, and 2 Hold ratings, indicating a generally favorable outlook for the stock.
This update provides insight into the increasing interest in Kingsoft Cloud as it navigates the competitive landscape of cloud services.