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KKR·KKR & Co. Inc.

$87.61
+2.01 (+2.35%)
Overnight$87.68+0.07 (+0.08%)
High
$88.88
Open
$86.25
Market Cap
76.84B
52W High
$144.84
Low
$84.57
P. Close
$87.61
P/E
24.38
52W Low
$82.67
Fwd P/E
11.82
DailyIQ Est.
$129.77
Inst. Ownership
30.8%
Short Interest
1.57%
Days to Cover
3.4
Div. Yield
0.86%
Next Ex-Div
~Nov 7
Div. Growth
6+ yrs
Technical Score (1D)
16
BEARISH
News Sentiment
60
BULLISH
On Oct 13, KKR and TotalEnergies announced the addition of a $1.2 billion solar portfolio to their U.S. renewables joint venture, comprising 700 MW of utility‑scale solar and raising the partnership’s total U.S. renewable capacity to roughly 2.1 GW. The expansion was reported as a significant growth push for KKR’s renewable portfolio and a strengthening of its position in the U.S. clean‑energy market. Earlier that same day, another report noted that KKR and TotalEnergies had agreed to add 700 MW of U.S. solar capacity to their existing 50/50 joint venture, a move viewed as a strategic step to enhance long‑term revenue streams in the growing solar market. The reports highlighted that the expansion supports KKR’s renewable energy strategy amid market volatility, with the share price showing mixed short‑term performance. A separate analysis on Oct 13 also discussed KKR’s 54.7 % total return over the past three years and the company’s planned $5.1 billion acquisition of Gen II Fund Services, which analysts said could boost fee‑related income and improve return on invested capital. The article noted that investors were reassessing the firm’s valuation, questioning whether the current share price fully reflects its earnings power.
LOW TARGET
$97 +10.6%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$122 +39.7%
9 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$166 +89.3%
18 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$97.00 - $166.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
6/17/4/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$129.77 (+48.0%)
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
KKR
Description
KKR & Co. Inc. is a global investment firm specializing in private equity and real estate. The company focuses on a diverse range of investment strategies, including acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and credit investments, across various industries such as technology, healthcare, and energy. KKR's value proposition lies in its ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities in both developed and emerging markets, with a particular focus on North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm typically targets companies with enterprise values between $500 million and $5 billion, seeking to add value through strategic guidance and operational improvements. KKR aims to generate returns through various exit strategies, including initial public offerings and sales to strategic buyers, typically holding investments for five to seven years.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
10,000 shares
$1.1M
BAE JOSEPH YCo-Chief Executive Officer
Gift345,849 shares2026-09-08
BAE JOSEPH YCo-Chief Executive Officer
Gift122,403 shares2026-09-08
HOLMES DANE EChief Administrative Officer
Sell10,000 shares2026-09-03
HOLMES DANE EChief Administrative Officer
Option Exercise10,000 shares2026-09-02
HOLMES DANE EChief Administrative Officer
Option Exercise10,000 shares2026-09-02
65/ 100
Neutral / mixed
Overall: Neutral
✕Revenue declining year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
12.2%
Revenue CAGR
76.0%
Debt / Equity
1.19x
Return on Equity
7.7%
Earnings Summary
KKR & Co. Inc. is a global investment firm specializing in private equity, real estate, and credit across technology, healthcare, and energy, positioning it within the broader financial services sector. In the most recent quarter, Q4 2025, the firm reported EPS of $1.12 versus an estimate of $1.174, a slight miss, while revenue fell to $1.426B from $2.596B in Q2 2026, reflecting a sharp decline in operating income. Compared to the prior two quarters, Q2 and Q3 2025 saw EPS of $1.18 and $1.41, both beating estimates, and revenue growth from $1.856B to $2.400B, indicating a recent acceleration that has since reversed. Historically, KKR has delivered consistent EPS growth year over year, with a 2024 Q4 EPS of $1.32 beating estimates, and revenue growth maintained even when EPS missed, as seen in Q4 2025. The firm’s recent news highlights a $1.2B solar portfolio addition with TotalEnergies, expanding its renewable assets to 2.1GW, and a $5.1B acquisition of Gen II Fund Services, expected to broaden fee‑related income and enhance return on invested capital. Key will be monitoring revenue composition shifts and any changes in expense ratios that could influence the firm’s earnings trajectory.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.04$1.21$1.38$1.54$1.71Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.59 - -
Q2'26$1.43$1.63+14.2%
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%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.2B$1.6B$2.0B$2.4B$2.8BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.6B - -
Q2'26$2.6B$1.7B-33.5%
Q1'26$2.1B$1.5B-30.4%
Q4'25$2.1B$1.4B-30.7%
Q3'25 - $2.4B -
Q2'25 - $1.9B -

Market Data

KKR Stock Snapshot

BEARISH16/100
$87.68+$0.07 (0.1%)
Market cap
76.84B
P/E ratio
24.4
Day range
$84.57 – $88.88
News sentiment
60/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$122.48 (+39.7%)
Consensus
Buy · 29 analysts
52-week range+6.1% off low · -39.5% from high
$82.67$144.84
Price $87.68 DailyIQ Est. $129.77

KKR & Co. Inc. is trading near its 52-week low with momentum still pointing lower. Institutional coverage is thorough here, so shifts in analyst expectations show up in price quickly.

Behaviour On Record

What KKR's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
25.0% 30th pct
Below its peak
-47.7%
vs 200-day average
-13.5%
Up days (1y)
49%

KKR & Co. Inc. is currently running 25.0% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against KKR's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 30th percentile — on the quiet side for this stock, against a typical reading of 30.6%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

KKR is trading -47.7% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -27.1%, and the deepest was -46.1% in 2025. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -13.5% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 16th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year KKR closed higher on 49% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, KKR finished the month higher 5 of 14 times, with a median return of -0.5% and an average of +1.7%. Its strongest month historically has been July at +8.3% on average, its weakest February at -5.0%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: KKR has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 236 of 3,268 sessions (7.2% of the time), with the largest gaps running +7.9% and -7.3%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, KKR moved an average of 2.4% in the session after earnings, closing higher 1 of those 3 times, with a median move of -1.3% and a largest of +4.1%.

All figures computed from 3,269 daily closes between 2013-10-16 and 2026-10-15, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against KKR's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of KKR's sector?

KKR & Co. Inc. sits in the Financials sector, currently ranked 10th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#10 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
27

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on KKR?

UBS most recently reiterated its rating on KKR & Co. Inc. to Buy on Oct 13, 2026 with a price target of $122 (from $123). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
UBS — Buy
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 13, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$123 → $122
Oct 12, 2026TD CowenMaintainedHold$118 → $103
Oct 8, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$135 → $130
Oct 2, 2026Wells FargoInitiatedEqual-Weight$97
Aug 27, 2026OppenheimerMaintainedOutperform$139 → $166
Aug 4, 2026Argus ResearchMaintainedBuy$115 → $125
Aug 3, 2026TD CowenMaintainedHold$108 → $111
Aug 3, 2026BMO CapitalMaintainedOutperform$112 → $118
Jul 31, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$125 → $134
Jul 31, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$124 → $135
Jul 21, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$153 → $147
Jul 20, 2026HSBCMaintainedBuy$118 → $121

Peers & ETF holders

KKR peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

60/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
KKR and TotalEnergies agreed to add 700 MW of U.S. solar capacity to their existing 50/50 joint venture, strengthening the partnership’s renewable portfolio. The move comes as KKR’s share price has recently experienced a modest one‑day gain but a 30‑day decline, reflecting market uncertainty. The expansion is viewed as a strategic step to enhance long‑term revenue streams in the growing solar market. Investors may interpret the deal as a positive signal for KKR’s renewable energy strategy, though short‑term volatility remains.
What did this article say?
KKR and TotalEnergies announced on 12 October 2026 the addition of a $1.2 billion solar portfolio to their U.S. renewables joint venture. The new assets comprise 700 MW of utility‑scale solar, increasing the partnership’s total U.S. renewable capacity to roughly 2.1 GW. The expansion is structured within the existing KKR‑TotalEnergies platform focused on large‑scale renewable power. The deal signals a significant growth push for KKR’s renewable portfolio and enhances its position in the U.S. clean‑energy market.
What did this article say?
KKR & Co. delivered a 54.7% total return over the past three years, yet a recent market pullback has prompted investors to reassess the company’s valuation. The firm’s planned $5.1 billion acquisition of Gen II Fund Services is expected to enhance fee‑related income and improve return on invested capital by expanding its balance‑sheet exposure to fund administration and technology. Analysts argue that the current share price may not fully reflect the returns generated by KKR’s private‑market, infrastructure, and credit operations. The article highlights the tension between strong historical performance and current market sentiment, suggesting a potential overvaluation.
What did this article say?
On October 5, KKR & Co. Inc. announced a $5.1 billion acquisition of Gen II Fund Services, including debt, from Hg, General Atlantic and other minority investors. The purchase adds a private capital fund administrator to KKR’s portfolio, broadening its infrastructure footprint in private markets. The deal is expected to enhance KKR’s service offerings and generate additional fee income. The transaction aligns with KKR’s strategy to deepen its presence in the private markets ecosystem.
What did this article say?
TotalEnergies announced a $1.2 billion expansion of its U.S. solar joint venture with KKR, adding 700 MW of capacity. The deal increases the partnership’s total project portfolio and strengthens TotalEnergies’ position in the renewable energy market. KKR’s involvement brings additional capital and expertise, potentially accelerating project development and deployment. The transaction is expected to enhance both companies’ renewable asset portfolios and generate long‑term revenue streams.
What did this article say?
KKR announced it would prohibit non‑compete agreements for lower‑paid employees at its U.S. portfolio companies. The policy aims to improve workforce mobility and reduce legal costs for the firm’s portfolio. The change is expected to benefit employees without materially affecting KKR’s investment strategy or financial performance. The announcement was made publicly on October 9, 2026, and received limited market commentary.
What did this article say?
Irish distributor DCC Energy announced it had agreed to sell its Nexora technology division to private‑equity firm One Equity Partners for $725 million. The proceeds are earmarked to increase the cash payout to DCC shareholders under the pending takeover by KKR and Energy Capital Partners. The sale is expected to close after March 1, 2027, and will trigger an additional payment of up to 125 pence per share if the sale proceeds fall within the agreed range. The transaction strengthens the financial terms of the takeover, potentially raising the total value received by shareholders.
What did this article say?
Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish reduced KKR’s price target from $135 to $130 while maintaining an Overweight rating. The downgrade reflects a more cautious view of the firm’s near‑term earnings prospects. The adjustment signals that analysts expect modest growth but are wary of potential valuation compression. The change may influence investor sentiment and trading activity around KKR shares.

Technical Analysis

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16
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $26.63B combined position · 14 adding, 11 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy60,064,5876.83%$7.66B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy45,188,1815.14%$4.15B2026-08-07
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy21,566,4842.45%$1.98B2026-08-13
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy15,611,3911.77%$1.43B2026-08-12
Capital Research Global Investors▼ Sell14,708,9101.67%$1.35B2026-08-12
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell14,569,9591.66%$1.34B2026-08-14
Norges Bank▲ Buy13,798,4991.57%$1.27B2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy10,269,7961.17%$942.56M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy9,004,9131.02%$826.47M2026-08-13
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell7,898,4440.90%$724.92M2026-08-14
Capital World Investors▼ Sell7,775,1900.88%$713.52M2026-08-12
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy6,335,4210.72%$581.46M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy5,991,1040.68%$549.86M2026-08-13
Akre Capital Management LLC▼ Sell4,981,4860.57%$457.20M2026-08-14
Farallon Capital Management LLC▼ Sell4,118,3000.47%$377.98M2026-08-14
Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd▲ Buy3,669,3390.42%$336.77M2026-08-07
ValueAct Holdings, L.P.▲ Buy3,558,2000.40%$326.57M2026-08-14
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▼ Sell3,429,9140.39%$314.80M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell3,019,2860.34%$268.54M2026-08-12
AQR Capital Management LLC▼ Sell2,703,3660.31%$247.63M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy2,563,7980.29%$235.31M2026-09-02
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell2,023,0200.23%$185.67M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▼ Sell1,763,9180.20%$161.89M2026-08-14
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▲ Buy1,370,0810.16%$125.75M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy1,026,7490.12%$94.23M2026-08-03
Q2 2026 flow:7.90M sh bought ($725.32M)13.20M sh sold ($1.21B)net -5.29M sh (−$485.62M)
Congressional Trading Activity
15 disclosed trades · ~$120.0K est. traded value · 6 buys, 9 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-11-192025-12-29
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-11-072025-12-15
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-172025-11-18
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-232025-10-10
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-05-072025-06-06
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-212025-05-14
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-142025-05-14
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-082025-05-08
Jonathan JacksonHouseIL01▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-042025-08-25
Jonathan JacksonHouseIL01▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-03-242025-08-25
Jonathan JacksonHouseIL01▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-03-032025-08-25
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-02-272025-03-06
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-02-262025-03-06
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-10-292025-09-12