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KKR·KKR & Co. Inc.

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After Hours
High
$98.00
Open
$97.02
Market Cap
87.04B
52W High
$153.87
Low
$95.78
P. Close
$96.94
P/E
29.39
52W Low
$82.67
Fwd P/E
13.12
DailyIQ Est.
$130.42
Technical Score (1D)
59
BUY
News Sentiment
60
BULLISH
KKR has just announced a cornerstone investment of A$400 million (US$275 million) in a financing solution for Australian fuel retailer Ampol, marking a significant capital injection into the company’s refinancing program. The deal, anchored by KKR’s Asia Pacific Credit platform, is designed to provide Ampol with flexible working capital to support its integrated supply chain and retail footprint. By securing this private credit, KKR is effectively easing Ampol’s debt‑management pressures, which could improve the retailer’s liquidity profile over the next few weeks. The infusion also signals KKR’s confidence in Ampol’s high‑quality credit standing and its alignment with the firm’s regional investment thesis. For traders, the immediate implication is a potential shift in Ampol’s refinancing schedule, as the new capital may allow the company to accelerate debt repayments or refinance at more favorable terms. This could reduce Ampol’s interest expense and improve its balance‑sheet metrics, thereby affecting its credit risk profile. The next key watch point is Ampol’s public disclosure of its revised refinancing timetable and any subsequent capital allocation decisions that may alter the timing or structure of the new funding. Additionally, market participants should monitor any changes in Ampol’s liquidity ratios, as the new capital could influence short‑term funding needs. Finally, keep an eye on KKR’s broader Asia Pacific Credit strategy, as this deal may precede further private‑credit deployments in the region that could impact the demand for similar financing solutions.
Earnings Summary
KKR & Co. Inc. is a global investment firm focused on private equity, real‑estate, and credit across technology, healthcare, and energy, operating primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia. In the most recent quarters, the firm posted EPS of $1.41 in Q3 2025 and $1.12 in Q4 2025, a decline from the $1.18 EPS in Q2 2025 and $1.15 in Q1 2025, while revenue fell from $2.40 billion to $1.43 billion, reversing the prior quarter’s $1.86 billion growth; the earlier two quarters had shown steady EPS and revenue gains. Historically, KKR has delivered EPS beats in four of the last six quarters, with a single miss in Q4 2025, and revenue growth has been generally positive but has recently decelerated, suggesting a potential shift in portfolio performance. Recent news highlights a $275 million credit facility to Australian fuel retailer Ampol, underscoring the firm’s active credit strategy, and speculation around a potential Qiagen takeover, which could materially alter KKR’s earnings profile if pursued; the firm’s launch of Allyntra and a renewable‑energy platform with SK Inc. also signal diversification into high‑growth sectors. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release, where guidance on revenue growth, margin trends, and capital allocation will be key, as well as any formal move on the Qiagen bid or progress on Allyntra acquisitions, which could impact the firm’s risk‑return dynamics. The Q1 2026 EPS of $1.39 surpassed estimates, reinforcing the firm’s ability to generate upside even amid revenue volatility. With Q2 2026 earnings pending, analysts will scrutinize guidance for the next fiscal year.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.07$1.17$1.28$1.38$1.48Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.43 - -
Q1'26$1.26$1.39+10.3%
Q4'25$1.17$1.12-4.6%
Q3'25$1.30$1.41+8.6%
Q2'25$1.14$1.18+3.6%
Q1'25$1.13$1.15+1.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.3B$1.6B$2.0B$2.4B$2.7BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.6B - -
Q1'26$2.1B$1.5B-30.4%
Q4'25$2.1B$1.4B-30.7%
Q3'25 - $2.4B -
Q2'25 - $1.9B -
Q1'25 - $1.8B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

KKR Stock Snapshot

KKR is currently trading at $96.69, giving KKR & Co. Inc. a market cap of 87.04B and a P/E ratio of 29.4. Today's range spans $95.78–$98.00, with shares opening at $97.02 and moving down $0.25 (0.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 59/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 60/100.

Over the past year KKR has traded between $82.67 and $153.87 - the current price is +17.0% off the 52-week low and -37.2% from the high. 28 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $125.08 (range $105.00–$153.00), implying upside of +29.4%.

Systematic models flag KKR as a hold in the current environment - large-cap, Financial Services, 87.04B market cap, 59/100 (HOLD), sentiment bullish at 60/100. Price: $96.69 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 29.4. Quant strategies at this size tier typically shift allocation toward higher-momentum names during neutral phases, but maintain a base position given the structural liquidity that prevents disorderly exits. Annual range: $82.67–$153.87.

Portfolio construction in Financial Services often uses large-cap names like KKR as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 59/100 (HOLD) at $96.69 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) and bullish sentiment (60/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $82.67–$153.87 annual range rather than a directional bet.