KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$157.58 +4.34 (+2.83%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

KKR & Co. Inc. - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
14

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for KKR & Co. Inc. in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 12 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for KKR.

Consensus Price Target

$159.07
0.94% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for KKR & Co. Inc., the average price target is $159.07. The highest price target for KKR is $185.00, while the lowest price target for KKR is $113.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.94% from the current price of $157.58.

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KKR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$159.07	$160.07	$144.43	$79.47
Forecasted Upside	0.94% Upside	8.46% Upside	3.04% Upside	-5.61% Downside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Moderate Buy

KKR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

KKR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

KKR & Co. Inc. Stock vs. The Competition

Type	KKR & Co. Inc.	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.51	2.52
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	0.94% Upside	22.60% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent KKR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/14/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	M. Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$163.00 ➝ $151.00	+6.81%
1/13/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 4 of 5 stars	Kyle Voigt Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$170.00 ➝ $168.00	+19.53%
12/12/2024	Oppenheimer 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$153.00 ➝ $175.00	+10.41%
12/9/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$166.00 ➝ $185.00	+16.69%
11/19/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$160.00 ➝ $177.00	+15.97%
11/11/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$158.00 ➝ $159.00	+1.80%
10/29/2024	JMP Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Outperform ➝ Market Outperform	$150.00 ➝ $155.00	+10.15%
10/25/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$166.00 ➝ $184.00	+31.69%
10/25/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$157.00 ➝ $171.00	+22.79%
10/14/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$135.00 ➝ $145.00	+5.88%
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10/10/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$107.00 ➝ $143.00	+5.80%
9/18/2024	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	V. Gandhi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
9/18/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$148.00	+15.63%
8/27/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Watts Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$153.00	+25.23%
8/1/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Biggar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
5/9/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $113.00	+10.81%
10/4/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$75.00	+25.48%
8/8/2023	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$59.00 ➝ $70.00	+14.55%
8/8/2023	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$72.00 ➝ $74.00	+19.72%
4/5/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$70.00 ➝ $67.00	+31.35%

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Should I Buy KKR & Co. Inc. Stock? KKR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, January 10, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these KKR & Co. Inc. pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

KKR & Co. Inc.
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P.:

The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.38, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.03, indicating strong financial performance.
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. has a current stock price of $151.21, reflecting a robust market position and investor confidence.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with an average target price of $160.07, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
The firm has a market capitalization of $134.31 billion, which signifies its substantial size and stability in the investment sector.
Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including price target increases from firms like Morgan Stanley and TD Cowen, indicate positive market sentiment and growth potential.

KKR & Co. Inc.
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. for these reasons:

The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.63, indicating that it is more volatile than the market, which could lead to higher risk for investors.
Despite strong earnings, the company has a relatively high P/E ratio of 45.96, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
The current ratio and quick ratio are both at 0.07, indicating potential liquidity issues, as these ratios measure the company's ability to cover short-term obligations.
One research analyst has issued a sell rating, which could signal caution for potential investors regarding the stock's future performance.
Institutional investors and hedge funds own 76.26% of the company's stock, which may limit the influence of retail investors and could lead to less favorable conditions for individual shareholders.

KKR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for KKR & Co. Inc. is $159.07, with a high forecast of $185.00 and a low forecast of $113.00.
: 16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KKR & Co. Inc. in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 12 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" KKR shares.
: According to analysts, KKR & Co. Inc.'s stock has a predicted upside of 0.94% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: KKR & Co. Inc. has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JMP Securities, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Oppenheimer, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like KKR & Co. Inc. more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for KKR & Co. Inc. is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how KKR compares to other companies.

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KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) Stock Forecast & Price Target