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

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$117.00 +2.51 (+2.19%)
Closing price 05/2/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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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

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
16

Based on 17 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 17 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for KKR.

Consensus Price Target

$144.33
23.36% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for KKR & Co. Inc., the average price target is $144.33. The highest price target for KKR is $194.00, while the lowest price target for KKR is $113.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 23.36% from the current price of $117.00.
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KKR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/5/24 to 5/5/25
1 Month Ago
4/5/24 to 4/5/25
3 Months Ago
2/5/24 to 2/4/25
1 Year Ago
5/6/23 to 5/5/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 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$144.33$163.00$160.86$91.00
Forecasted Upside23.36% Upside75.76% Upside7.39% Upside-4.22% Downside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

KKR Analyst Recommendations By Month

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KKR Price Targets by Month

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KKR & Co. Inc. Stock vs. The Competition

TypeKKR & Co. Inc.Finance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.06
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside23.36% Upside30.59% Upside17.54% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/2/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Benjamin Budish
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$129.00 ➝ $141.00+20.51%
5/2/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
M. Brown
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$120.00 ➝ $136.00+15.50%
5/2/2025Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
5 of 5 stars
Kyle Voigt
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$129.00 ➝ $131.00+12.40%
4/15/2025Hsbc Global Res
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V. Gandhi
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
4/15/2025HSBC
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Vikram Gandhi
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$170.00 ➝ $119.00+15.39%
4/14/2025Morgan Stanley
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Michael Cyprys
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$156.00 ➝ $114.00+11.37%
4/9/2025TD Cowen
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Bill Katz
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$183.00 ➝ $126.00+29.66%
4/8/2025Citigroup
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Chris Allen
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$177.00 ➝ $132.00+40.47%
4/8/2025JMP Securities
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Devin Ryan
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Lower TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$165.00 ➝ $150.00+55.09%
4/4/2025Bank of America
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Craig Siegenthaler
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$214.00 ➝ $194.00+106.88%
12/12/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$153.00 ➝ $175.00+10.41%
11/19/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$160.00 ➝ $177.00+15.97%
11/11/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$158.00 ➝ $159.00+1.80%
10/14/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$135.00 ➝ $145.00+5.88%
8/27/2024Redburn Atlantic
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N. Watts
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Initiated CoverageBuy$153.00+25.23%
8/1/2024Argus
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S. Biggar
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
5/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$115.00 ➝ $113.00+10.81%
10/4/2023Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$75.00+25.48%
8/8/2023Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$59.00 ➝ $70.00+14.55%
8/8/2023BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$72.00 ➝ $74.00+19.72%

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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 Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these KKR & Co. Inc. pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

KKR & Co. Inc.
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $113.81, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for growth in the asset management sector.
  • Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. has a strong market capitalization of over $101 billion, indicating a robust position in the financial market.
  • Recent institutional investments, including significant stakes from Vanguard Group and FMR LLC, suggest confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company has shown resilience with a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.18, which, while high, reflects strong earnings potential relative to its stock price.
  • With a beta of 1.77, the stock is more volatile than the market, which could lead to higher returns during bullish market conditions.

KKR & Co. Inc.
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced significant fluctuations, with a 12-month high of $170.40 and a low of $86.15, indicating potential instability.
  • The company has a relatively low current ratio of 0.07, suggesting potential liquidity issues that could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, the company carries a considerable amount of debt, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Recent selling by Lone Pine Capital LLC, which reduced its stake by 10.5%, may raise concerns about insider confidence in the company's future.
  • The price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.00 indicates that the stock may be fairly valued, limiting potential upside for investors seeking growth.

KKR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for KKR & Co. Inc. is $144.33, with a high forecast of $194.00 and a low forecast of $113.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for KKR & Co. Inc. in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 14 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" KKR shares.

According to analysts, KKR & Co. Inc.'s stock has a predicted upside of 23.36% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, KKR & Co. Inc.'s stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

KKR & Co. Inc. has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC, JMP Securities, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, 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.


This page (NYSE:KKR) was last updated on 5/5/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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