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Investors are undervaluing Kingsoft's stock, according to a leading investment bank. The cloud computing leader is set to cash in on the rapid expansion of the Chinese artificial intelligence market.

Kingsoft Corporation Limited (KSFTF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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…

Kingsoft Cloud delivered a 1Q26 revenue increase of 37% YoY, which was better than 4Q25's actual +24% growth. The market expects KC to register strong top line expansion and higher margins for full-year FY26, which is backed by a margin-accretive shift in AI mix and enhanced pricing power. I maintain a "Buy" rating for Kingsoft Cloud, considering its solid performance and positive outlook.

Kingsoft Cloud NASDAQ: KC reported stronger first-quarter 2026 revenue as demand for artificial intelligence-related cloud services accelerated, with management saying AI cloud became the majority contributor to the company's public cloud services revenue for the first time.