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GDS Holdings (NASDAQ: GDS) schedules Q1 2026 results and board meeting

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GDS Holdings Limited will release its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026 after Hong Kong trading hours and before the U.S. market opens on May 20, 2026. Management will discuss these results on an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on the same day, which is 8:00 PM Hong Kong time.

The board of directors will meet on May 19, 2026 (Hong Kong time) to approve the first quarter results. A live and archived webcast of the call will be available on the company’s investor relations website, and participants can access the call by completing online registration in advance.

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weighted voting rights financial
"Shareholders and prospective investors should be aware of the potential risks of investing in a company with a weighted voting right, or WVR, structure."
A system where some shares carry more voting power than others so certain owners can control corporate decisions with fewer shares. Think of it like tickets to a meeting where some tickets count for five votes and others for one: it lets founders or insiders steer strategy and board picks even if they don't own most of the stock. For investors this affects corporate governance, the protection of minority shareholders, and how much influence public holders have over major decisions.
American depositary shares financial
"Our American depositary shares, each representing eight of our Class A ordinary shares, are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market in the United States under the symbol GDS."
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
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"it will report its first quarter 2026 unaudited financial results after the close of the Hong Kong market"
Unaudited financial results are company-reported numbers for revenue, profit and cash flow that have not been independently checked by external accountants; think of them as a self-prepared summary rather than a third-party-verified report. They matter to investors because they provide timely insight into a company's recent performance, but carry more uncertainty—like a draft you rely on for quick decisions until a certified review confirms the details.
board meeting financial
"Our board of directors will hold a board meeting on May 19, 2026 (Hong Kong time) for the purpose of, among others, approving our unaudited financial results"
earnings conference call financial
"The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 20, 2026"

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of May 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-37925

 

GDS Holdings Limited

(Registrant’s name)

 

F4/F5, Building C, Sunland International

No. 999 Zhouhai Road

Pudong, Shanghai 200137

People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBITS

 

99.1 Press release – GDS to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Before the Open of the U.S. Market on May 20, 2026
99.2 Announcement – Date of Board Meeting

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  GDS Holdings Limited
   
Date: May 6, 2026 By: /s/ William Wei Huang
  Name: William Wei Huang
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

GDS to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Before the Open of the U.S. Market on May 20, 2026

 

SHANGHAI, China, May 6, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GDS Holdings Limited (“GDS Holdings”, “GDS” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GDS; HKEX: 9698), a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China, today announced that it will report its first quarter 2026 unaudited financial results after the close of the Hong Kong market and before the open of the U.S. market on May 20, 2026.

 

The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (8:00 PM Hong Kong Time on the same day).

 

Participants should complete online registration using the link provided below at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, a personal PIN and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.

 

Participant Online Registration:

 

https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIdae3e37d5e2a42a7b9679deaf921ff79

 

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.gds-services.com.

 

About GDS Holdings Limited

 

GDS Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GDS; HKEX: 9698) is a leading developer and operator of high-performance data centers in China. The Company’s facilities are strategically located across the key hubs where demand for high-performance data center services is concentrated. The Company’s data centers have large net floor area, high power capacity, density and efficiency, and multiple redundancies across all critical systems. The Company is carrier and cloud-neutral, which enables its customers to access the major telecommunications networks, as well as the largest PRC and global public clouds, which are hosted in many of its facilities. The Company has a 25-year track record of service delivery, successfully fulfilling the requirements of some of the largest and most demanding customers for outsourced data center services in China. The Company’s customer base consists predominantly of hyperscale cloud service providers, large internet companies, financial institutions, telecommunications carriers, IT service providers, and large domestic private sector and multinational corporations. The Company also holds a minority equity interest in DayOne Data Centers Limited, an independent Singapore-headquartered hyperscale data center platform.

 

 

 

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

 

GDS Holdings Limited

Laura Chen

Phone: +86 (21) 2029-2203

Email: ir@gds-services.com

 

Piacente Financial Communications

Ross Warner

Phone: +86 (10) 6508-0677

Email: GDS@tpg-ir.com

 

Brandi Piacente

Phone: +1 (212) 481-2050

Email: GDS@tpg-ir.com

 

GDS Holdings Limited

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.2

 

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Stock Exchange”) and Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

 

GDS Holdings Limited** (the “Company”) is controlled through weighted voting rights. Shareholders and prospective investors should be aware of the potential risks of investing in a company with a weighted voting right, or WVR, structure. Particularly, the WVR beneficiary, whose interests may not necessarily be aligned with those of our shareholders as a whole, will be in a position to exert significant influence over the outcome of shareholders’ resolutions, irrespective of how other shareholders vote. Our American depositary shares, each representing eight of our Class A ordinary shares, are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market in the United States under the symbol GDS.

 

 

GDS Holdings Limited

萬國數據控股有限公司*

(A company controlled through weighted voting rights and incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability under the name GDS Holdings Limited and carrying on business in Hong Kong as GDS WanGuo Holdings Limited)

(Stock Code: 9698)

 

DATE OF BOARD MEETING

 

Our board of directors will hold a board meeting on May 19, 2026 (Hong Kong time) for the purpose of, among others, approving our unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (“Results”). We will announce our Results after the trading hours of the Hong Kong market on May 20, 2026 (Hong Kong time) and before the opening of the U.S. market on May 20, 2026 (U.S. Eastern Time), on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at www.hkexnews.hk.

 

The earnings teleconference call will take place at 8:00 PM on May 20, 2026 (Hong Kong time). Our management will be on the call to discuss the Results. Interested parties may complete online registration using the link provided below at least 15 minutes before the initiation of the call. Upon registration, participants will receive the conference call access information, including dial-in numbers, a personal PIN and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.

 

 

 

Participant Online Registration:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIdae3e37d5e2a42a7b9679deaf921ff79

 

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.gds-services.com.

 

 By order of the Board
  GDS Holdings Limited **
  Mr. William Wei Huang
  Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

Hong Kong, May 6, 2026

 

As at the date of this announcement, the board of directors of the Company comprises Mr. William Wei Huang as the chairman, Mr. Sio Tat Hiang as the vice-chairman, Mr. Satoshi Okada, Mr. Bruno Lopez, Mr. Gary J. Wojtaszek and Mr. Liu Chee Ming as directors, and Mr. Lim Ah Doo, Ms. Bin Yu, Mr. Zulkifli Baharudin, Mr. Chang Sun and Ms. Judy Qing Ye as independent directors.

 

* For identification purposes only

 

** Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability under the name GDS Holdings Limited and carrying on business in Hong Kong as GDS WanGuo Holdings Limited

 

 

FAQ

When will GDS (GDS) report its first quarter 2026 results?

GDS will report unaudited first quarter 2026 financial results on May 20, 2026. The release will occur after Hong Kong trading hours and before the U.S. market opens, followed by a management earnings conference call.

What time is GDS (GDS) Q1 2026 earnings conference call?

The GDS Q1 2026 earnings conference call is scheduled for 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on May 20, 2026. This corresponds to 8:00 PM Hong Kong time, with management discussing the unaudited quarterly results.

How can investors join the GDS (GDS) Q1 2026 earnings call?

Investors can join by completing the online registration at the provided conference link at least 15 minutes before the call. After registration, they receive dial-in numbers, a personal PIN, and detailed instructions to access the earnings conference.

Will GDS (GDS) provide a webcast for the Q1 2026 results call?

Yes. GDS will offer both live and archived webcasts of the Q1 2026 earnings conference call. These will be accessible through the company’s investor relations website at https://investors.gds-services.com for later replay.

When is the GDS (GDS) board meeting to approve Q1 2026 results?

The GDS board of directors will hold a meeting on May 19, 2026, Hong Kong time. One purpose of this meeting is to approve the unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, before their public release.

What stock exchanges list GDS (GDS) and under what symbols?

GDS American depositary shares, each representing eight Class A ordinary shares, trade on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol GDS. Its ordinary shares are also listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under stock code 9698.

What capital structure risk is highlighted for GDS (GDS) investors?

GDS notes it is controlled through a weighted voting rights structure. The WVR beneficiary can exert significant influence over shareholder resolutions, and their interests may not always align with those of other shareholders and prospective investors.

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