Shane Kapral Sells 1,238 Shares of TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) Stock

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) CFO Shane Kapral sold 1,238 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $201.98, for a total transaction of $250,051.24. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 4,048 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $817,615.04. This represents a 23.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

Shane Kapral also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, January 20th, Shane Kapral sold 613 shares of TKO Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $203.77, for a total value of $124,911.01.
• On Monday, January 12th, Shane Kapral sold 749 shares of TKO Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $198.83, for a total value of $148,923.67.
• On Wednesday, January 7th, Shane Kapral sold 224 shares of TKO Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $201.47, for a total value of $45,129.28.
• On Monday, January 5th, Shane Kapral sold 1,946 shares of TKO Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $204.21, for a total value of $397,392.66.
• On Monday, December 29th, Shane Kapral sold 253 shares of TKO Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $216.36, for a total value of $54,739.08.
• On Monday, December 22nd, Shane Kapral sold 254 shares of TKO Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $214.08, for a total value of $54,376.32.
• On Monday, December 15th, Shane Kapral sold 254 shares of TKO Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $206.44, for a total transaction of $52,435.76.
• On Monday, December 8th, Shane Kapral sold 254 shares of TKO Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $202.41, for a total transaction of $51,412.14.
• On Monday, December 1st, Shane Kapral sold 254 shares of TKO Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $192.82, for a total transaction of $48,976.28.
• On Monday, November 24th, Shane Kapral sold 254 shares of TKO Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $178.32, for a total transaction of $45,293.28.

TKO Group Stock Up 2.8%

TKO opened at $205.76 on Friday. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. has a 12 month low of $133.07 and a 12 month high of $218.11. The company has a market cap of $40.14 billion, a PE ratio of 78.84 and a beta of 0.62. The company has a current ratio of 1.46, a quick ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The company has a 50 day moving average of $202.22 and a 200 day moving average of $190.98.

TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.58 by ($0.11). TKO Group had a return on equity of 2.57% and a net margin of 5.27%.The company had revenue of $1.12 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.12 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.28 EPS. The company’s revenue was down 27.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts expect that TKO Group Holdings, Inc. will post 3.88 EPS for the current year.

TKO Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 15th were paid a $0.78 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 15th. This represents a $3.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.5%. This is an increase from TKO Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.76. TKO Group’s dividend payout ratio is 119.54%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

TKO has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Zacks Research lowered shares of TKO Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. BTIG Research raised their price target on shares of TKO Group from $235.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 31st. Morgan Stanley set a $210.00 price target on shares of TKO Group in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Guggenheim lifted their price objective on TKO Group from $205.00 to $225.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, October 3rd. Finally, Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating and set a $251.00 target price on shares of TKO Group in a research report on Monday. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $227.73.

Key TKO Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting TKO Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan upgraded its view and raised its price target to $225 with an “overweight” rating — a strong institutional endorsement that can attract buyers and support upside. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Industry commentary from Zacks highlights film & TV production/distribution names (including TKO) as beneficiaries of elevated digital content consumption, supporting longer‑term revenue tailwinds for content owners. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: UFC renewed a multiyear partnership with Skilled Trades College (STC) — positive for brand engagement but unlikely to move the stock materially by itself. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Pre‑earnings coverage is circulating (earnings can increase near‑term volatility); these previews do not change fundamentals but may amplify moves around the report. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Large, concentrated insider selling reported this week — multiple executives and directors sold shares (including Director Nick Khan and several senior insiders). The scale and clustering of these disposals can increase supply pressure and explain near‑term weakness or increased volatility. SEC filings: Read More., Read More., Read More., Read More., Read More.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Whittier Trust Co. lifted its stake in TKO Group by 350.0% during the second quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 135 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in TKO Group by 840.0% in the 2nd quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 141 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 126 shares during the last quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC boosted its stake in TKO Group by 1,360.0% in the third quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC now owns 146 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 136 shares in the last quarter. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in TKO Group in the fourth quarter worth approximately $35,000. Finally, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp raised its stake in shares of TKO Group by 1,680.0% during the third quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 178 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 168 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 89.79% of the company’s stock.

About TKO Group

TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) is a global sports and entertainment company formed in 2023 through the combination of two major combat-sports businesses. The company brings together the mixed martial arts organization UFC and the sports entertainment business WWE under a single publicly traded holding company. TKO owns and manages a portfolio of live-event franchises, intellectual property, and media rights centered on combat and sports-entertainment content.

TKO’s core activities include the promotion and production of live events, the licensing and sale of broadcasting and streaming rights, and the development and commercialization of branded consumer products.