KKR & Co. Inc.

(New York Stock Exchange)

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Somewhat Bearish -45

Blackstone (BX) vs KKR (KKR): Which is a Better Stock to Buy? - Yahoo Finance

KKR & Co. (NYSE:KKR) and Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) have diverged significantly in business models, with KKR shifting toward a balance-sheet-heavy approach involving insurance assets while Blackstone maintains an asset-light fee structure. As of October 2, KKR closed at $90.29 compared to Blackstone's $111.75, reflecting broader...

Bullish Signals

  • Trades at 12.99x forward earnings vs Blackstone's higher multiples.
  • Holds $47.56 billion cash for strategic flexibility.
  • Diversified revenue via insurance assets generating spread income.

Bearish Signals

  • Operating profit conversion is only 20.65% vs Blackstone's 54.36%.
  • Return on equity is weak at 7.28% due to asset spread.
  • Revenue growth slowed to 7.80%, trailing Blackstone's 28.60%.
  • Debt load of $56.16B reflects heavy balance-sheet strategy.
  • Hedge fund ownership dropped from 82 holders with $4.19B.
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Somewhat Bullish +35

3 Big Yield Credit Plays Explained: FS KKR, BlackRock TCP and Oxford Lane

KKR Capital (FSK) is identified as a stabilizing high-yield credit vehicle following a difficult first quarter, with the parent company KKR providing significant financial support to ensure distribution sustainability. The article highlights that KKR has injected real capital into FSK through a completed $150 million...

Bullish Signals

  • KKR Capital received $150M support via tender offer at $11/share.
  • Executed $300M buyback and waived 50% fee for four quarters.
  • Reduced net leverage from 138% to 127%, stabilizing balance sheet.
  • Non-accrual assets improved to 3.8% of fair value.

Bearish Signals

  • Shares down ~20% YTD despite capital injections.
  • Unresolved class action lawsuits create legal risks.
  • Distribution cut from 70c (2025) to 42-48c (2026).
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Somewhat Bullish +35

KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) Given Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" by ...

KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) has received a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating from fourteen analysts covering the stock, with ten issuing buy recommendations and three holding ratings. The average one-year target price among brokerages is $130.50, though recent analyst actions show mixed sentiment, including BMO...

Bullish Signals

  • KKR & Co. has a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating from 14 analysts.
  • Quarterly dividend increased to $0.195/share with a 0.8% yield.
  • Board authorized $500 million share repurchase program.
  • Brighton Jones LLC stake rose 109.6% to 2,437 shares.
  • Arrowstreet Capital acquired new $4.8 million stake in Q2.

Bearish Signals

  • Goldman Sachs lowered target from $145.00 to $110.00.
  • Morgan Stanley reduced objective from $177.00 to $153.00.
  • BMO Capital Markets cut target from $120.00 to $112.00.
  • TD Cowen dropped target to $104.00 and set 'hold' rating.
  • Stock trades below 200-day moving average of $101.54.
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Bullish +65

Why KKR & Co (KKR) is an Incredible Growth Stock

Greenhaven Road Capital's Q2 2020 Investor Letter highlights KKR & Co. (NYSE: KKR) as a resilient investment, noting the firm's fortress-like balance sheet with cash and investments covering nearly half its share price. The letter emphasizes KKR's ability to execute large-scale transactions across diverse industries...

Bullish Signals

  • KKR's cash covers nearly half its share price.
  • Executed large transactions across three countries and industries.
  • Acquired Global Atlantic to boost permanent capital base.
  • Invested over $12B while raising more than $10B.
  • Benefits from secular tailwinds and resilient cost structure.

Bearish Signals

  • Hedge fund bullish positions on KKR dropped 14% in Q1 2020.
  • KKR ranks outside top 30 most popular hedge fund holdings.
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Somewhat Bullish +45

FS KKR Capital Corp. Closes $150 Million Convertible Preferred Stock Issuance in Connection with Strategic Value Enhancement Actions - PR Newswire

FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK) has successfully closed a $150 million issuance of cumulative convertible perpetual preferred stock, with the capital raised purchased by KKR Alternative Assets L.P., a subsidiary of KKR. The company intends to utilize these proceeds for general corporate purposes, specifically...

Bullish Signals

  • Raised $150M capital for share repurchases.
  • KKR purchased entire issuance showing strong confidence.
  • Partnership with Future Standard managing $94B assets.
  • Shares redeemable after three years.

Bearish Signals

  • Fixed dividend obligations regardless of operating performance.
  • Holders elect two board members influencing governance.
  • Securities rank junior to existing indebtedness.