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KKR & Co. Inc.(KKR)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
KKR•NYSE
$95.14
40.7× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutKKR & Co. Inc. is a private equity and real estate investment firm specializing in direct and fund of fund investments. It specializes in acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, credit special situations, growth equity, mature, mezzanine, distressed, turnaround, lower middle market and middle market investments. The firm considers investments in all industries with a focus on software, security, semiconductors, consumer electronics, internet of things (iot), internet, information services, information technology infrastructure, financial technology, network and cyber security architecture, engineering and operations, content, technology and hardware, energy and infrastructure, real estate, services industry with a focus on business services, intelligence, industry-leading franchises and companies in natural resource, containers and packaging, agriculture, airports, ports, forestry, electric utilities, textiles, apparel and luxury goods, household durables, digital media, insurance, brokerage houses, non-durable goods distribution, supermarket retailing, grocery stores, food, beverage, and tobacco, hospitals, entertainment venues and production companies, publishing, printing services, capital goods, financial services, specialized finance, pipelines, and renewable energy. In energy and infrastructure, it focuses on the upstream oil and gas and equipment, minerals and royalties and services verticals. In real estate, the firm seeks to invest in private and public real estate securities including property-level equity, debt and special situations transactions and businesses with significant real estate holdings, and oil and natural gas properties. The firm also invests in asset services sector that encompasses a broad array of B2B, B2C and B2G services verticals including asset-based, transport, logistics, leisure/hospitality, resource and utility support, infra-like, mission-critical, and environmental services. Within Americas, the firm prefers to invest in consumer products; chemicals, metals and mining; energy and natural resources; financial services; healthcare; industrials; media and communications; retail; and technology. Within Europe, the firm invests in consumer and retail; energy; financial services; health care; industrials and chemicals; media and digital; and telecom and technologies. Within Asia, it invests in consumer products; energy and resources; financial services; healthcare; industrials; logistics; media and telecom; retail; real estate; and technology. It also seeks to make impact investments focused on identifying and investing behind businesses with positive social or environmental impact. The firm seeks to invest in mid to high-end residential developments, but can invest in other projects throughout Mainland China through outright ownership, joint ventures, and merger. It invests globally with a focus on Australia, emerging and developed Asia, Middle East and Africa, Nordic, Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Ireland, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Caribbean, Mexico, South America, North America, Brazil, Latin America, Korea with a focus on South Korea, and United States of America. In the United States and Europe, the firm focuses on buyouts of large, publicly traded companies. It seeks to invest $30 million to $717 million in companies with enterprise values between $500 million to $2389 million. The firm prefers to invest in a range of debt and public equity investing and may co-invest. It seeks a board seat in its portfolio companies and a controlling ownership of a company or a strategic minority positions. The firm may acquire majority and minority equity interests, particularly when making private equity investments in Asia or sponsoring investments as part of a large investor consortium. The firm typically holds its investment for a period of five to seven years and more and exits through initial public offerings, secondary offerings, and sales to strategic buyers. KKR & Co. Inc. was founded in 1976 and is based in New York, New York with additional offices across North America, Europe, Australia, Sweden and Asia.Show more
- EBITDA$7.13B-22.3%
- Net Income$2.37B-22.9%
- EPS (Diluted)2.34-28.7%
- Gross Margin41.82%+135.6%
- EBITDA Margin36.99%-12.7%
- Operating Margin2.4%-44.0%
- Net Margin12.31%-13.4%
- ROE3.3%-35.4%
KKR Price & Volume
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Insurance Consolidation Obscures Core Earnings Volatility
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Mixed
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Insurance consolidation accounting noise
Key Thesis Takeaways
- KKR's transition toward a permanent capital model via Global Atlantic has significantly expanded its asset base to $412.1B, yet this shift introduces substantial accounting noise that complicates traditional performance assessment.
- While the firm demonstrates a commitment to shareholder returns through consistent dividend payments, the extreme quarterly fluctuations in net income—ranging from a $185.9M loss to a $1.1B gain—suggest that investors face significant exposure to market-driven investment volatility.
- Future performance will likely depend on the firm's ability to stabilize operating margins, which recently dipped to 5.1% in 2026Q1, while managing the inherent risks of its insurance-heavy balance sheet.
Verdict Logic
while the firm maintains a solid equity base of $30.5B, the current P/E of 38.52 appears elevated given the significant quarterly earnings volatility and the complexity of insurance-related accounting.
KKR Growth Metrics
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years33.85%
5 Years35.41%
3 Years51.27%
TTM-
Profit CAGR
10 Years17.11%
5 Years3.43%
3 Years-
TTM34.12%
EPS CAGR
10 Years8.77%
5 Years-7.04%
3 Years-
TTM28.45%
Return on Capital
10 Years1.31%
5 Years0.86%
3 Years0.42%
Last Year0.13%
KKR Recent Earnings
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 11/12 qtrs (92%)●Beat Revenue 11/12 qtrs (92%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.39+10.3%
$1.26
Rev
$2.3B+7.6%
$2.2B
Q1 2026
Feb 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.12-1.8%
$1.14
Rev
$1.6B-10.2%
$1.8B
Q4 2025
Nov 7, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.41+8.5%
$1.30
Rev
$5.5B+153.3%
$2.2B
Q3 2025
Jul 31, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.18+3.5%
$1.14
Rev
$5.0B+181.3%
$1.8B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $1.39vs $1.26+10.3% | $2.3Bvs $2.2B+7.6% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $1.12vs $1.14-1.8% | $1.6Bvs $1.8B-10.2% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 | $1.41vs $1.30+8.5% | $5.5Bvs $2.2B+153.3% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $1.18vs $1.14+3.5% | $5.0Bvs $1.8B+181.3% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest KKR News
Recent stock market news and headlines for KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR)
Business Wire·6 days ago
KKR & Co. Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2026 ResultsNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the second quarter 2026 on Thursday, July 30, 2026, before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.A conference call to discuss KKR's financial results will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The conference call may be accessed by dialing (877) 407-0312 (U.S. callers) or +1 (201) 389-0899 (non-U.S. callers); a pass code is not required. Addit.
Market Watch·6 days ago
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CNBC·Jul 1, 2026
KKR to control South Korea's $1.3 billion renewables platform with SK as AI power demand risesKKR will take management control of a new $1.3 billion renewable energy platform in South Korea. The new venture will help South Korea meet the surging demand for clean power from AI data centers and semiconductor production lines.
WSJ·Jul 1, 2026
KKR, SK to Jointly Launch $1.30 Billion Renewable-Energy PlatformThe platform, said to be Korea's largest for renewable energy, will have around 1.7 gigawatts of capacity currently in operation and a development pipeline that would raise its total capacity to 10 gigawatts.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $95.14 | $85.42B | 40.66 | -10.99% | 12.31% | 3.3% | 0.85% | |
| $120.88 | $94.7B | 31.15 | 21.58% | 20.38% | 14.25% | — | |
| $119.33 | $68.8B | 16.44 | 16.03% | 7.24% | 5.52% | — | |
| $44.01 | $15.9B | 20.19 | 19.8% | 13.7% | 7.81% | — | |
| $120.70 | $39.64B | 61.58 | 66.55% | 9.87% | 7.34% | — | |
| $42.42 | $16.26B | 35.06 | 77.91% | 0.51% | 0.41% | — |
Compare KKR vs Peers
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
KKR SEC Filings & Documents
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 29, 2026·SEC
Material company update
May 28, 2026·SEC
Material company update
May 5, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
310-Q Quarterly Reports
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KKR Frequently Asked Questions
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is KKR & Co. Inc.'s revenue?
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) reported $19.99B in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
How fast is KKR & Co. Inc. growing?
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) saw revenue decline by 11.0% over the past year.
Is KKR profitable?
Yes, KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) is profitable, generating $2.96B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (12.3% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does KKR pay dividends?
Yes, KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.85%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is KKR's return on equity?
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) has a return on equity (ROE) of 3.3%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is KKR & Co. Inc.'s free cash flow?
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) generated $6.89B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.