Barclays Lowers KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) Price Target to $127.00

KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) had its target price cut by Barclays from $136.00 to $127.00 in a report released on Monday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the asset manager’s stock. Barclays‘s price target suggests a potential upside of 40.41% from the company’s current price.

Several other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings raised KKR & Co. Inc. from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada initiated coverage on shares of KKR & Co. Inc. in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $137.00 target price for the company. TD Cowen downgraded shares of KKR & Co. Inc. from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lowered their target price for the stock from $146.00 to $131.00 in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. UBS Group cut their price target on shares of KKR & Co. Inc. from $168.00 to $125.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Finally, HSBC upgraded shares of KKR & Co. Inc. from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $144.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $151.80.

KKR & Co. Inc. Stock Down 0.2%

Shares of KKR stock opened at $90.45 on Monday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $115.40 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $124.55. The company has a current ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 0.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75. KKR & Co. Inc. has a 1 year low of $84.52 and a 1 year high of $153.87. The firm has a market capitalization of $80.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 38.65, a PEG ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 2.01.

KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 5th. The asset manager reported $1.12 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.14 by ($0.02). The business had revenue of $5.93 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.23 billion. KKR & Co. Inc. had a return on equity of 5.77% and a net margin of 11.97%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 76.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.32 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that KKR & Co. Inc. will post 5.19 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at KKR & Co. Inc.

In other news, Director Timothy R. Barakett bought 50,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 9th. The shares were bought at an average price of $104.93 per share, with a total value of $5,246,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 235,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $24,658,550. This trade represents a 27.03% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Scott C. Nuttall bought 125,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $102.66 per share, for a total transaction of $12,832,500.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer owned 15,503,748 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,591,614,769.68. This trade represents a 0.81% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have acquired a total of 343,872 shares of company stock worth $35,367,179 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 39.34% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. ESL Trust Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of KKR & Co. Inc. in the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Asset Dedication LLC bought a new stake in KKR & Co. Inc. in the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. GGM Financials LLC acquired a new position in shares of KKR & Co. Inc. during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Washington Trust Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of KKR & Co. Inc. during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of KKR & Co. Inc. during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Institutional investors own 76.26% of the company’s stock.

More KKR & Co. Inc. News

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

• Positive Sentiment: RBC Capital initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $137 target, signaling confidence in KKR’s ability to hit medium- to long-term targets and providing a potential support level for the stock. RBC Initiates Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: KKR CFO Henry McVey appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell Overtime discussing geopolitical tensions and market anxiety; management commentary can reassure investors but didn’t provide material new guidance. McVey Interview
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays trimmed its price target from $136 to $127 but kept an Overweight rating — a modest downgrade of near-term upside while preserving a constructive view. That reduces some upside expectations but maintains analyst support. Barclays Price Target Change
• Neutral Sentiment: News about Accel‑KKR’s majority investment in Whip Around is a sector-level private-equity deal (Accel‑KKR is a separate firm), so it has limited direct impact on KKR’s fundamentals. Accel-KKR Investment
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage on FS KKR Capital (a separate credit vehicle with KKR branding) highlights attractive valuations for that listed credit vehicle; it’s relevant to sentiment around KKR-brand assets but doesn’t directly change KKR Inc.’s earnings. FS KKR Capital Article
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP announced an investigation into claims on behalf of KKR investors — potential litigation or regulatory attention increases uncertainty and downside risk for the stock. Pomerantz Investigation
• Negative Sentiment: Market pressure has pushed KKR toward a fresh 52‑week low, a technical negative that can trigger stop-orders and discourage short-term buyers until sentiment stabilizes. 52-Week Low Report

About KKR & Co. Inc.

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.