KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) Projected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) is projected to release its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect KKR & Co. Inc. to announce earnings of $1.43 per share and revenue of $2.9489 billion for the quarter. Individuals may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) last released its earnings results on Friday, February 27th. The asset manager reported $1.24 EPS for the quarter. KKR & Co. Inc. had a return on equity of 5.42% and a net margin of 13.94%.The company had revenue of $5.74 billion during the quarter. On average, analysts expect KKR & Co. Inc. to post $6 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7 EPS for the next fiscal year.

KKR & Co. Inc. Trading Up 2.4%

NYSE KKR opened at $101.76 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $91.37 billion, a PE ratio of 34.61, a P/E/G ratio of 0.84 and a beta of 1.79. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $95.42 and its 200 day moving average is $99.96. KKR & Co. Inc. has a twelve month low of $82.67 and a twelve month high of $153.87. The company has a quick ratio of 0.08, a current ratio of 0.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70.

KKR & Co. Inc. declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase plan on Tuesday, May 5th that permits the company to buyback $500.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization permits the asset manager to reacquire up to 0.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

KKR & Co. Inc. Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 29th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th were given a dividend of $0.195 per share. This is an increase from KKR & Co. Inc.’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.18. This represents a $0.78 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 15th. KKR & Co. Inc.’s payout ratio is 26.53%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other KKR & Co. Inc. news, EVP Yael Cosset sold 30,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $58.80, for a total transaction of $1,764,000.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 127,868 shares in the company, valued at $7,518,638.40. This represents a 19.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 23.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On KKR & Co. Inc.

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in KKR. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of KKR & Co. Inc. during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in KKR & Co. Inc. during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $35,000. EFG International AG acquired a new position in KKR & Co. Inc. during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its stake in KKR & Co. Inc. by 112.2% during the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 314 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 166 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. lifted its stake in KKR & Co. Inc. by 32.9% during the second quarter. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. now owns 493 shares of the asset manager’s stock worth $66,000 after purchasing an additional 122 shares during the last quarter. 76.26% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting KKR & Co. Inc.

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

• Positive Sentiment: KKR joined Blackstone and Brookfield in a roughly $16 billion agreement with Kuwait to lease and operate the country’s oil pipeline network. The transaction strengthens KKR’s energy-infrastructure portfolio and may support long-term management fees and investment returns. Blackstone, Brookfield and KKR sign $16 billion deal with Kuwait for oil pipeline network
• Positive Sentiment: KKR and Energy Capital Partners agreed to acquire Ireland-based DCC Energy for approximately $7.7 billion (about £5.75 billion). DCC’s board unanimously recommended the improved offer, giving KKR another sizable energy and infrastructure investment opportunity. Ireland’s DCC Energy agrees $7.7 billion takeover by KKR and Energy Capital
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect KKR’s second-quarter results to reflect higher assets under management, management fees and revenue. Strong fundraising, investment activity and fee-generating capital would reinforce the firm’s growth outlook. KKR & Co.’s Q2 Earnings Coming Up: Here’s What You Should Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street’s quarterly projections point investors toward key operating metrics beyond headline revenue and earnings. The July 30 report will be important for confirming whether recent deal activity is translating into fee growth and realizations. Insights Into KKR Q2 Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
• Negative Sentiment: Higher expenses could limit the benefit of stronger AUM, management fees and revenue in the second quarter. Investors will also assess how KKR finances its new commitments and whether transaction costs weigh on near-term earnings. KKR Q2 earnings preview

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on KKR. Oppenheimer reduced their target price on shares of KKR & Co. Inc. from $143.00 to $139.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 17th. UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of KKR & Co. Inc. from $113.00 to $126.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. TD Cowen lowered their price target on shares of KKR & Co. Inc. from $106.00 to $104.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, May 18th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of KKR & Co. Inc. from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 16th. Finally, Barclays upped their price objective on shares of KKR & Co. Inc. from $122.00 to $124.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $128.08.

KKR & Co. Inc. Company Profile

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.