KKR (KKR) stock
Financials · Asset Management & Custody Banks
KKR (KKR) is an Asset Management & Custody Banks company in the Financials sector, headquartered in New York City, New York. As of October 23, 2026, KKR closed at $91.34, a market capitalization of $84.36 billion, the 148th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $25.83 billion in revenue (+8% year over year) and $2.34 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 29.2x trailing earnings and 12.7x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -23.9% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +5.3% a year
- 52-week range: $82.67 – $144.84
- Gross margin 54.8%, operating margin 20.6%
- Dividend yield: 0.85%, 6 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: B- across 8 metrics
- 26th largest of 76 Financials stocks in the S&P 500
KKR price chart
1Y price change: -24.5% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KKR | -6.0% | -27.9% | -23.9% | +19.1% | +5.3% | +22.6% | +18.4% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 2010.
KKR key statistics
- Market cap
- $84.4B
- #148 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 29.2x
- Forward P/E
- 12.7x
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.13
- Revenue (TTM)
- $25.8B
- +8%
- Free cash flow
- $2.3B
- Gross margin
- 54.8%
- Operating margin
- 20.6%
- Return on equity
- 7.3%
- Dividend yield
- 0.85%
- 52-week range
- $82.67 – $144.84
- Beta
- 1.83
- Price / sales
- 3.3x
- EV / EBITDA
- —
- Debt / equity
- 0.70x
- Employees
- 5,043
KKR report card
B-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth7.8%C
- Gross margin54.8%B
- Operating margin20.6%B
- FCF margin9.1%C
- Return on equity7.3%D
- Net debt / EBITDA——
- Forward P/E12.7xA
- PEG ratio0.4xA
- Shareholder yield0.9%D
- Share count change / yr——
KKR financials
Revenue went from $1.1B in fiscal 2016 to $19.5B in fiscal 2025, growing 37.5% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.1B | $1.5B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $2.0B | $16.2B | $5.7B | $14.5B | $21.9B | $19.5B |
| Net income | $309.3M | $1.0B | $1.1B | $2.0B | $2.0B | $4.7B | -$521.7M | $3.7B | $3.1B | $2.4B |
| Free cash flow | -$1.5B | -$3.6B | -$7.7B | -$5.9B | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buybacks | — | $0 | $173.1M | $72.1M | $246.2M | $269.7M | $346.7M | $289.8M | $0 | $3.4M |
| Dividends paid | $285.4M | $312.0M | $322.3M | $271.5M | $297.3M | $331.4M | $444.3M | $563.3M | $612.1M | $649.9M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into KKR?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $93.0B and $2.3B of trailing free cash flow, KKR needs to grow free cash flow about 28.3% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return.
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
KKR dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.85%
- Annual dividend
- $0.78
- Years of increases
- 6
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 6.6%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 24%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
KKR analyst price targets
21 analysts' average 12-month target is $121.43 (+33% vs. $91.34). Targets range from $97.00 to $163.00. 87% rate it a buy.
KKR earnings
Next report: November 9, 2026. KKR has beaten EPS estimates 2 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $5.7B (+13% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | $1.43 | $1.63 | +14.2% |
| May 5, 2026 | $1.26 | $1.39 | +10.3% |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $1.14 | $1.12 | -1.6% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $1.30 | $1.41 | +8.6% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $1.14 | $1.18 | +3.6% |
| May 1, 2025 | $1.13 | $1.15 | +1.7% |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $1.28 | $1.32 | +3.5% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | $1.20 | $1.38 | +15.4% |
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KKR news
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KKR stock FAQ
What is KKR's market cap?
KKR's market capitalization is $84.36 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 148th in the S&P 500.
What is KKR's P/E ratio?
KKR trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 29.2x and a forward P/E of 12.7x.
Does KKR pay a dividend?
Yes. KKR pays $0.78 per share a year, a 0.85% yield. It has raised its dividend 6 years in a row. Dividends grew 6.6% a year over the last five years.
How much has KKR stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, KKR returned -23.9% over one year, +5.3% a year over five years, +22.6% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is KKR stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies KKR must grow free cash flow about 28% a year for the next decade. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the KKR price target?
21 analysts cover KKR with an average 12-month price target of $121.43, +33% from the current price. 87% of them rate it a buy.
When does KKR report earnings?
KKR is expected to report earnings on November 9, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 2 quarters in a row.
How many employees does KKR have?
KKR has about 5,043 full-time employees, or $5.1 million of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology