KKR & Co. IncNYSE: KKR
Financials · Asset Management & Custody Banks
$103.93
-0.39%
Vol: 3.1M
Research Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
KKR announces strategic investment in MLS NEXT Pro and joint Flow Control Group acquisition; stock up 5% April 30.
KKR announced strategic investment in Major League Soccer's MLS NEXT Pro and joint acquisition of Flow Control Group, lifting stock 5% on April 30 to close at $104.34. Made strategic equity investment in Vertical Bridge totaling $1.5B. Scheduled to report earnings May 5, 2026. Wall Street consensus is Buy with average 12-month PT of $132.85 (31% upside). GF Score 88/100 indicates strong overall ranking.
Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysApr 30KKR exploring $10B sale of Flora Food Group after talks with ADQ collapsed; Blackstone/KKR eye Medallia acquisition.Positive▶
KKR is weighing a $10 billion sale of Flora Food Group (ex-Unilever spreads unit) and Blackstone/KKR are discussing a takeover of Medallia from Thoma Bravo. KKR appointed Lauren Goodwin as Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist for Global Wealth Solutions and closed KKR North America Fund XIV at approximately $23 billion. The company plans Q1 2026 earnings soon with analyst projections of $1.28 EPS and $1.43 billion revenue. Samsung SDS jumped 20% on KKR partnership and $820M bond purchase on April 15, 2026.
Apr 16KKR Invests $820M in Samsung SDS, Closes $23B North America Fund XIVPositive▶
KKR & Co announced a strategic partnership with Samsung SDS including a 1.22 trillion Korean won ($820 million) investment targeting AI growth and global IT expansion. The firm closed its flagship North America Fund XIV at approximately $23 billion, generating renewed investor optimism despite facing redemption pressures in private credit funds. KKR raised a record $23B flagship fund and is actively pursuing acquisitions in healthcare and biotech to diversify portfolio. Q1 financial update scheduled for May 5, 2026. Current stock price $103.85, up 2.33% in past 24 hours, with analyst consensus Buy rating and average price target of $141.14.
Apr 15KKR closes record $23B flagship fund, executes $4.75B CoolIT sale at 15x return; private credit redemptions raise concerns.Mixed▶
KKR announced the final close of North America Fund XIV at approximately $23 billion, driving a 6.4% stock jump on April 13. The firm also completed a $4.75 billion sale of CoolIT Systems to Ecolab, generating approximately 15x return on equity. However, KKR faces significant redemption requests in private credit funds. Analysts maintain Buy consensus with average price target of $138.69 (+53.58% upside).
Apr 14KKR closes record $23B flagship fund XIV; sells CoolIT Systems to Ecolab for $4.75B (15x equity return).Positive▶
KKR surged 6.4% on April 13 following announcement of North America Fund XIV final close at approximately $23 billion—a record. Q1 2026 AUM of $500B with private equity returning 15%. KKR agreed to sell CoolIT Systems to Ecolab for $4.75B generating a 15x return. Also acquiring majority stake in e-bus operator Allfleet. KREF reports Q1 earnings April 22.
Apr 13KKR closes $23B North America Fund XIV and completes CoolIT sale to Ecolab for $4.75B; governance vote set April 21.Positive▶
KKR closed its largest North American private equity fund at $23 billion and completed CoolIT Systems sale to Ecolab for $4.75 billion (15x equity return). Company acquiring majority stake in Allfleet and minority stake in PMI Electro. Stockholder vote on governance charter amendments scheduled for April 21, 2026.
Apr 10KKR lowers 2026 S&P 500 target to 7,300 and slashes EPS growth forecast to 8% amid energy concerns.Negative▶
KKR slashed 2026 year-end S&P 500 target from 7,600 to 7,300 and EPS growth forecast to 8% from 11%. Cited structurally higher operating costs and volatile energy landscape. Q1 AUM reached $500B (up from $475B). Private equity portfolio returned 15% in Q1. Expects only one rate cut in 2026, raised CPI forecast to 3.8%.
Apr 9KKR lowers 2026 S&P 500 target to 7,300 as concerns over energy costs and earnings growth weigh on markets.Mixed▶
KKR & Co Inc stock rose 4.39% after bidding for Associated British Ports, while Goldman Sachs gave Buy rating (April 6) and BofA cut target to $149 from $158 (April 5). KKR's Global Macro team significantly lowered 2026 year-end S&P 500 target to 7,300 from 7,600, and slashed earnings-per-share growth forecast to 8% citing structurally higher operating costs and volatile energy landscape. Company announced final closing of $23B NAX4 private equity fund. KKR sold CoolIT Systems to Ecolab for $4.75B (15x original equity return) and acquired Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital for over $2B including debt.
Apr 8KKR closes $23B North America Fund XIV and secures Army AI data center deal amid analyst downgradesPositive▶
KKR & Co closed its $23 billion North America Fund XIV and was selected by the US Army to build and operate a major AI-focused data center through portfolio company CyrusOne. This demonstrates strong capital-raising capability and strategic positioning in digital infrastructure. However, mixed analyst signals emerged with Piper Sandler lowering price target to $117 from $135 and Bank of America cutting target to $149 from $158, offsetting Goldman Sachs Buy rating from April 6. KKR is leading a $90M Series C round in Coder, a secure AI software development platform, and is in advanced acquisition talks for Simon & Schuster at $1.65B.
Apr 7KKR lowers 2026 S&P 500 target to 7,300; EPS growth forecast cut to 8% amid energy volatilityNeutral▶
KKR & Co lowered 2026 year-end S&P 500 target to 7,300 (from 7,600) and cut EPS growth forecast to 8% (from 11%). Firm cited "structurally higher" operating costs and volatile energy landscape. KKR raised $23B for North America PE fund (largest regional fund). Reported $700M+ monetization activity in Q1 2026. Company pursuing data center projects (US Army contract) and Taiyo Holdings privatization tender. However, Moody's downgraded KKR private credit fund to junk amid rising bad loans. Stock at $92.50 (+$0.03 AH). Analyst consensus: Buy with $146 PT (+60% upside).
Apr 6KKR reports $700M+ intra-quarter monetization; announces Q1 2026 results for May 5Positive▶
KKR & Co. Inc. reported intra-quarter monetization activity exceeding $700M for January 1 - March 23, 2026. The firm is actively expanding portfolio with significant projects including acquisition of Taiyo Holdings via JPY 4,750/share tender offer (supported by board and 42.2% of shareholders as of March 31). KKR raised $23B for its largest North America-focused PE fund. The company announced a $2B+ acquisition of bakery chain Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital including debt. KKR plans to release Q1 2026 financial results on May 5, 2026, before market open with conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET. Stock trades at $89.11 (down 0.04% on day). Analyst consensus is Buy with $146.0 PT (+60% upside). However, mixed sentiment persists with private credit market cracks emerging and debt downgrade concerns mentioned, though robust PE deal activity supports positive thesis.
Apr 3KKR closes $23B Americas PE fund (largest ever) but faces 27% YTD decline amid private credit concerns.Mixed▶
KKR & Co. raised approximately $23 billion for its largest-ever Americas buyout fund, defying private equity industry slowdown. However, the stock is down 27.37% year-to-date amid concerns over private credit exposure. Recent transactions include CoolIT Systems sale to Ecolab for $4.75B. U.S. Army selected KKR and Carlyle to build two $2B data centers.
Apr 2KKR closed its largest Americas private equity fund at $23 billion, marking strong fundraising despite Moody's downgrade of a private credit fund to junk.Mixed▶
KKR & Co. successfully closed its latest Americas buyout fund (NAX4) at approximately $23 billion, demonstrating strong investor confidence despite broader private equity industry headwinds. The fund will pursue opportunistic private equity investments in North America. KKR reported monetization activities exceeding $700 million from January through April 2026. The firm manages approximately $229 billion in assets across flagship regional, growth, and core investment vehicles. However, Moody's cut the rating on a KKR private credit fund to junk status due to bad loans on March 24, 2026, and the company limited redemptions in its non-traded BDC after receiving elevated withdrawal requests.
Apr 1KKR holding special stockholder meeting on April 21 to vote on governance changes; completed $4.75B CoolIT Systems sale.Positive▶
KKR will hold a virtual special stockholder meeting on April 21, 2026 to vote on governance charter amendments. Recent strategic moves include: completed $4.75B sale of CoolIT Systems, acquisition of Nothing Bundt Cakes for $2B+, and $600M Australian investment in HMC Capital. Analyst consensus is Buy with average PT of $146.00.
Sector Peers
| Company | Price | Day | 1M | Fwd P/E | Beta | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLKBLACKROCK | $1,064.80 | -0.08% | +11.1% | 17.6x | 1.49 | $165.6B |
| BXBLACKSTONE | $126.71 | +0.90% | +11.9% | 16.6x | 1.74 | $153.5B |
| KKRKKR | $103.93 | -0.39% | +14.6% | 13.7x | 1.93 | $96.6B |
| BKBANK | $133.85 | -0.39% | +8.7% | 14.0x | 1.05 | $92.2B |
| APOAPOLLO | $130.72 | +1.55% | +21.3% | 12.1x | 1.56 | $74.2B |
| AMPAMERIPRISE | $467.66 | -1.50% | +10.3% | 10.0x | 1.27 | $42.8B |
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