Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. (KD) Securities Class Action

In the past, infrastructure services company Kyndryl has emphasized “strong conversion of our earnings to free cash flow” and assured investors that its internal control over financial reporting is effective.

The complaint alleges that Kyndryl made false and misleading statements while withholding crucial information from investors. More specifically, the lawsuit alleges that Kyndryl’s financial statements issued during the Class Period were materially misstated. In addition, it claims that the company lacked adequate internal controls and understated problems with its internal controls.

On February 9, 2026, Kyndryl made four startling disclosures.

First, the company notified investors that it would not timely file its quarterly report because Kyndryl’s Audit Committee “is reviewing its cash management practices, related disclosures (including the drivers of the Company’s free cash flow metric), [and] the efficacy of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting[.]”

Second, Kyndryl disclosed that it anticipated reporting material weaknesses in its “internal control over financial reporting for the period covered in the quarterly report, as well as for the full fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, and the first two fiscal quarters of fiscal year 2026[.]” The company further specified that such weaknesses are expected to include controls  related to information and communication and “tone at the top.”

Third, the company announced that Wyshner and Sebold departed on February 5, 2026, and its comptroller (Vineet Khurana) stepped down while assuming another position.

Fourth, Kyndryl revealed it received document requests from the Division of Enforcement of the SEC related to matters being reviewed by the Audit Committee.

The market’s reaction was severe, as the price of Kyndryl shares plunged nearly 55% during trading that day, wiping out over $3 billion of market capitalization in a single day.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CASE

What is the KD investigation about?

We are investigating whether, having repeatedly touted free cash flow growth, Kyndryl may have misled investors about the propriety of its cash management practices in an industry that is keenly focused on free cash flow.

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

I worked at KD. What should I do?

If you were an employee of KD, you may have valuable information that could be relevant to the investigation. Hagens Berman is one of the nation’s top whistleblower law firms, and has successfully represented many individuals who come forward with information regarding corporate malfeasance. Under the new SEC Whistleblower program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, contact Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or [email protected].

There are multiple law firms participating, do I need to contact all of them?

No, you do not need to contact all participating law firms. Generally, class-action investigations and lawsuits are consolidated into a single case to streamline the legal process, and attorneys from only a few law firms are selected to serve in a leadership role on the consolidated case. Hagens Berman has a proven track record of being appointed to leadership roles in complex, multidistrict litigation regarding investor fraud and other consumer rights issues, and your claim will be handled by attorneys who have helped secure approximately $325 billion in class-action settlements on behalf of individuals who have suffered due to corporate malfeasance and the wrongdoing of other powerful institutions.

AM I ELIGIBLE?

What is the threshold amount to be eligible? What are “substantial” losses?

The threshold amount and the definition of "substantial" losses may vary depending on a number of factors specific to the case, including the size of the company, market cap, shares outstanding and who holds them and the damages alleged by the fraud. In general, to be eligible to participate in a class-action lawsuit, you must be able to demonstrate that you suffered financial losses as a result of the alleged wrongdoing and that your losses meet the criteria set by the court or law firm. Fill out the form and submit your losses.

CAN I PARTICIPATE?

Am I affected? What do I need to do to participate?

If you were an investor in KD, you may be affected and eligible to participate in the case. To determine your eligibility and potential involvement, fill out the form and submit your losses.

Can any KD investor participate?

In most class-action investigations and cases, any investor who meets the eligibility criteria, including purchasing the shares during the relevant period, can participate, regardless of the size of their investment. Fill out the form to find out your rights.

I bought on a non-U.S. Exchange. Can I participate?

No. This investigation only covers shares bought on a U.S. exchange, i.e. NASDAQ or NYSE. Fill out the form to find out your rights.

Am I included if I still hold my shares, or do I need to sell to participate?

Participation is based on purchasing shares during the relevant period, rather than your current holdings. Accordingly, you do not need to sell to participate. Fill out the form to find out your rights.