KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The asset manager reported $1.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.28 by $0.11, FiscalAI reports. KKR & Co. Inc. had a net margin of 11.97% and a return on equity of 5.57%. The firm had revenue of $2.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.18 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.15 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 38.8% on a year-over-year basis.

Here are the key takeaways from KKR & Co. Inc.’s conference call:

• KKR reported a strong quarter with FRE $1.13 (+23% YoY), Total Operating Earnings $1.47 (+18% YoY) and Adjusted Net Income $1.39 (+20% YoY), marking some of the highest results in firm history.
• Fundraising momentum stayed robust — $28 billion raised in Q1 and ~$127 billion over the trailing 12 months, with diversified inflows across private equity, real assets and credit; closed North America Fund XIV at $23 billion and K‑Series AUM surpassed $38 billion.
• Monetizations were elevated (~$880 million in Q1, including $720 million of realized carry) with forward monetizations >$1.2 billion and total embedded gains of $18.3 billion, indicating substantial realizable value in the portfolio.
• Management now says 2026 Adjusted Net Income is more likely to fall below the prior $7+ per‑share target due to market volatility and timing/exit delays, although they expect delayed monetizations to shift into 2027 rather than be lost.
• Capital allocation actions include $317 million of buybacks YTD, a $500 million repurchase authorization, insider purchases, and the closing of the Arctos acquisition (≈$16 billion AUM, ~$10 billion fee‑paying AUM) to expand the franchise.

KKR & Co. Inc. Stock Down 2.2%

Shares of KKR & Co. Inc. stock traded down $2.32 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $101.01. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,307,723 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,881,438. KKR & Co. Inc. has a one year low of $82.67 and a one year high of $153.87. The company has a market capitalization of $90.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.96, a P/E/G ratio of 0.90 and a beta of 1.85. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $94.21 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $112.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 0.07 and a current ratio of 0.07.

KKR & Co. Inc. Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 3rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th were paid a $0.185 dividend. This represents a $0.74 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, February 17th. KKR & Co. Inc.’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 31.62%.

Insider Buying and Selling at KKR & Co. Inc.

In other KKR & Co. Inc. news, CEO Scott C. Nuttall acquired 125,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $102.66 per share, with a total value of $12,832,500.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 15,503,748 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,591,614,769.68. This represents a 0.81% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Timothy R. Barakett purchased 50,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $94.47 per share, for a total transaction of $4,723,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 285,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,923,950. This represents a 21.28% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders bought a total of 393,872 shares of company stock valued at $40,090,679 over the last ninety days. 23.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of KKR & Co. Inc.

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in KKR & Co. Inc. by 109.6% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 4,661 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $689,000 after buying an additional 2,437 shares during the last quarter. United Bank purchased a new stake in KKR & Co. Inc. during the second quarter worth about $769,000. Bison Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in KKR & Co. Inc. during the fourth quarter worth about $218,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in KKR & Co. Inc. by 13.1% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 2,050 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $273,000 after buying an additional 237 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Tannin Capital LLC purchased a new stake in KKR & Co. Inc. during the fourth quarter worth about $231,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 76.26% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about KKR & Co. Inc.

Here are the key news stories impacting KKR & Co. Inc. this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations — EPS $1.39 vs. $1.28 estimate and revenue $2.35B vs. $2.18B; revenue rose ~39% YoY, signaling stronger fee/income generation. KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Monetization and deal exits accelerated in the quarter, helping earnings beat consensus and driving realized gains. KKR Q1 earnings beat consensus as monetization activity revives
• Positive Sentiment: Insurance business strength: insurance revenue more than doubled, helping KKR swing to a quarterly profit. This diversification is boosting recurring revenue streams. KKR Swings to a Profit as Revenue Climbs on Insurance Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic M&A and exits: KKR closed the acquisition of Arctos Partners (expands sports-franchise investing) and agreed to sell portfolio company Axius Water — both moves support growth and realized returns. KKR Closes Acquisition of Arctos Partners
• Positive Sentiment: Continued investments: KKR led a $125M Series C for Reserv (AI-driven insurance claims), showing active deployment into growth and insurance-adjacent tech. Reserv Announces $125 Million Series C Financing Led by KKR
• Positive Sentiment: Management tone: CFO Rob Lewin reiterated that private credit remains a “compelling” asset class, signaling continued focus on a high-fee, higher-growth area. KKR CFO Sees ‘Compelling’ Case for Private Credit
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/strategy pieces note KKR’s potential for double-digit earnings growth over the medium term, but these are forward-looking perspectives rather than immediate catalysts. KKR Round Two: Poised To Grow Earnings At A Double-Digit Rate
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: despite the beats and active monetizations, shares are trading lower today — likely reflecting profit-taking, broader market moves, or investor focus on valuation metrics (KKR’s elevated P/E and below-200d SMA). No single negative company announcement explains the drop.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently weighed in on KKR. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of KKR & Co. Inc. from $136.00 to $127.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price objective on shares of KKR & Co. Inc. from $145.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. UBS Group decreased their price objective on shares of KKR & Co. Inc. from $168.00 to $125.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 20th. HSBC upgraded shares of KKR & Co. Inc. from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $144.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of KKR & Co. Inc. from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 25th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, KKR & Co. Inc. has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $137.20.

About KKR & Co. Inc.

KKR & Co Inc is a global investment firm headquartered in New York City that specializes in private markets and alternative asset management. Founded in 1976 by Jerome Kohlberg Jr., Henry Kravis and George R. Roberts, the firm built its reputation in leveraged buyouts and has since expanded into a multi-strategy asset manager. KKR operates across private equity, credit, real assets (including real estate and infrastructure), growth equity and hedge fund strategies, offering a range of investment products and strategies for institutional and private investors.

KKR manages capital through traditional closed-end funds as well as customized vehicles such as separate accounts, co-investments, and listed investment vehicles.