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KKR

LONG

KKR & CO INC

Funds
3
Score
4.50
vs SPY
-12.4%
Stock return (since Q-end)
+3.9%
SPY return (since Q-end)
+16.3%
Current price
$95.94

News Summary

Positive

KKR delivered strong Q1 2026 results with record $758B AUM, 23% YoY FRE growth, and reaffirmed $7+ ANI/share guidance, supported by major acquisitions (Arctos sports, ST Telemedia data centers) and successful capital deployment. However, multiple analyst downgrades in May and a structural dependency on favorable monetization environment present meaningful near-term headwinds to achieving 2026 targets.

Red flags

  • Multiple analyst price target cuts in May 2026 (RBC $132→$128, TD Cowen $112→$102, BofA $158→$149, BMO $125→$106) signal investor concern despite earnings beat
  • Management guidance heavily dependent on monetization environment; market deterioration could delay 2026 earnings realization
  • FY2026 EPS consensus estimates of $6.14 fall materially short of management's $7+ guidance, creating miss risk

Funds Buying (3)

FundManagerShares Held∆ SharesPosition ValueQoQStatus
ValueAct HoldingsMason Morfit3.3M+3.3M$303.4BNEW
Point72Steve Cohen679K+679K$62.8BNEW
Soros Fund ManagementSoros Family Office245K+245K$22.6BNEW

Shares Held and Position Value reflect total quarter-end holdings. ∆ Shares is the change from the prior quarter.