Kingsoft Cloud's Strong Performance Drives Stock Surge After Q4 Earnings Report
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:KC) reported Q4 fiscal 2023 revenue of $242.6 million, slightly above consensus, with a 19.2% Y/Y decrease. Adjusted EPS was $(0.05), better than expected. The stock surged 18.80% to $3.82. Revenue decline was attributed to scaling down CDN services and phasing out loss-making clients. Adjusted gross profit rose significantly due to strategic adjustments and cost control. The company is focusing on AI cloud computing, contributing to 8% of public cloud revenues. Investors can also gain exposure through Direxion Work From Home ETF (NYSE:WFH) and iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (NYSE:ECNS).
March 20, 2024 | 2:50 pm
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Investors can gain exposure to Kingsoft Cloud through the iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF.
As Kingsoft Cloud is part of the ECNS ETF, its positive earnings report and subsequent stock surge may positively impact the ETF's performance.
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Kingsoft Cloud reported higher than expected Q4 revenue and EPS, leading to an 18.80% stock surge.
The positive earnings report and strategic focus on AI cloud computing have likely contributed to investor optimism, driving the stock price up in the short term.
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Investors can gain exposure to Kingsoft Cloud through the Direxion Work From Home ETF.
As Kingsoft Cloud is part of the WFH ETF, its positive performance may contribute to the ETF's attractiveness and potential gains.
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