In the past week, KKR stock has gone up by 13.78%, with a monthly gain of 6.27% and a quarterly surge of 16.59%. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.22%, and the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 2.89% for KKR & Co. Inc. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 7.64% for KKR’s stock, with a 29.22% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in KKR & Co. Inc (NYSE: KKR) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for KKR & Co. Inc (NYSE: KKR) is above average at 49.72x. The 36-month beta value for KKR is also noteworthy at 1.66. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 11 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 6 rating it as “overweight,” 3 rating it as “hold,” and 0 rating it as “sell.”
The public float for KKR is 676.08M, and at present, short sellers hold a 1.74% of that float. The average trading volume of KKR on January 22, 2025 was 3.32M shares.
KKR) stock’s latest price update
KKR & Co. Inc (NYSE: KKR)’s stock price has gone rise by 1.99 in comparison to its previous close of 157.57, however, the company has experienced a 13.78% increase in its stock price over the last five trading days. https://www.marketscreener.com reported 2025-01-21 that Dawsongroup (the ”Group”), a leading independent asset leasing business which provides a diverse range of business-critical solutions, and KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announce that KKR has entered into a binding agreement with the shareholders of Dawsongroup to acquire the Group. The acquisition will be made as part of KKR’s Global Climate strategy, dedicated to scaling net-zero solutions and transitioning and decarbonizing higher emitting assets, which closely aligns with Dawsongroup’s long-term sustainability-led ambitions. Headquartered in Milton Keynes, UK, Dawsongroup has developed a solid platform with first-rate supplier relationships, a diversified customer base and is a supportive employer to over 1,150 employees across 11 countries. Since its inception in 1935, Dawsongroup has grown to be a sector leader in asset leasing, including vehicles and refrigerated boxes, with a broad and integrated business model that involves the customisation of assets to customer specification as well as maintenance and repairs. Dawsongroup has developed a strong position in the UK and a growing presence overseas with its highly attractive Smarter Asset Strategy, enabling businesses to cost-effectively transition to net zero. aAdsList.push(‘Article’); aAdsListSize.push([300, 250]); aAdsListCA.push(null); As a fast-growing company with a strong track record of year-on-year growth, Dawsongroup has an ambitious, sustainable growth strategy in place to unlock its significant potential. Last year it posted a record performance with Group EBITDA of c.£250m and under new ownership, management will build on this strong platform to expand the markets it serves throughout the entire supply chain. The Dawson family has controlled the Group for over 90 years, overseeing its significant growth to date. Joining forces with KKR will enable Dawsongroup to deliver on the next stage of its development, benefiting both customers and employees. As a business which effectively utilises EV, solar, Stage 5 generators, and battery storage as part of its unique energy focused service capabilities, Dawsongroup and KKR’s strategic partnership will significantly accelerate the decarbonisation of vehicle and asset leasing solutions. KKR will also work with Dawsongroup to implement an employee ownership programme, providing Dawsongroup employees with the opportunity to directly participate in the Group’s future success. Stephen Miller, CEO of Dawsongroup commented: “KKR’s support will accelerate the launch of our sustainable growth strategy by continuing to deliver market-leading services for our customers in the UK, maintaining our EBITDA margin profile and providing a real opportunity to expand our unique offering internationally. We are delighted to have the backing of KKR as we enter the next phase of our development and effectively contribute to our customers’ transition to zero emissions.” Vincent Policard, Partner and Co-Head of European Infrastructure at KKR, said: “As one of the largest independent lessors of vehicles and temperature controlled solutions in the UK, Dawsongroup is a key player in the decarbonisation of mobility. We see a significant opportunity to accelerate the electrification of Dawsongroup’s fleet, in support of the Dawsongroup management team’s focus on sustainable solutions, and aligned with KKR’s commitment to advancing the transition to a low-carbon future. By deploying our global expertise and network, we will help Dawsongroup drive sustainable growth, expand into new geographies, and contribute to the broader shift toward cleaner, more resilient infrastructure.” Freya Dawson added: “On behalf of the Dawson family, I am extremely proud of Dawsongroup’s achievements to date and we are highly supportive of this strategic partnership with KKR. With the Dawson family’s backing and long-standing support from employees, the Group has evolved into the innovative asset leasing platform it is today. Combining Dawsongroup’s highly experienced management team with the knowledge and experience of the KKR team, we believe the impressive trajectory achieved to date can accelerate even further and we look forward to its future success.” With over 15 years of experience in infrastructure investing, KKR has deep expertise in renewable energy and climate-related investments and has invested more than $21 billion in this sector from its infrastructure platform alone. To date, KKR has made three investments from its Global Climate strategy, including in Zenobē, a UK-based market leader in transport electrification and battery storage solutions. Meanwhile, KKR has been investing in the UK for over two decades, having deployed over $24 billion in equity across all investment platforms, including over $5 billion in sustainability-related investments over the past three years in investments such as Smart Metering Systems, Citation, ERM, John Laing and Viridor. The transaction is subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals. About Dawsongroup Dawsongroup is a leading independent asset leasing platform with a robust market position, providing a diverse range of business-critical solutions for longstanding blue-chip customers. Its Smarter Asset Strategy helps businesses improve efficiency and flexibility by offering high-quality equipment without the cost of ownership. This approach enables companies to access the latest technology, scale operations, and reduce capital expenditure, allowing them to adapt quickly to market demands and focus on growth. Dawsongroup is UK-headquartered business founded in Leighton Buzzard in 1935, has developed a solid platform with first-rate supplier relationships, a diversified customer base and is a supportive employer to over 1,150 employees across 11 countries. For additional information about Dawsongroup, please visit the Group’s website at www.Dawsongroup.co.uk About KKR KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250121579770/en/
Analysts’ Opinion of KKR
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for KKR stocks, with HSBC Securities repeating the rating for KKR by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for KKR in the upcoming period, according to HSBC Securities is $148 based on the research report published on September 18, 2024 of the previous year 2024.
Wells Fargo, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see KKR reach a price target of $130. The rating they have provided for KKR stocks is “Equal Weight” according to the report published on September 12th, 2024.
Redburn Atlantic gave a rating of “Buy” to KKR, setting the target price at $153 in the report published on August 27th of the previous year.
KKR Trading at 5.29% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought KKR to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -1.81% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.89%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.22%, as shares surge +12.42% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +15.63% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, KKR rose by +13.78%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +61.44% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $149.30. In addition, KKR & Co. Inc saw 8.65% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at KKR starting from KKR Group Partnership L.P., who sale 956,462 shares at the price of $29.99 back on Nov 27 ’24. After this action, KKR Group Partnership L.P. now owns 0 shares of KKR & Co. Inc, valued at $28,686,687 using the latest closing price.
KKR Group Partnership L.P., the 10% Owner of KKR & Co. Inc, sale 5,274,246 shares at $309.97 during a trade that took place back on Nov 21 ’24, which means that KKR Group Partnership L.P. is holding 68,037 shares at $1,634,860,909 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for KKR
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.17 for the present operating margin
- 0.28 for the gross margin
The net margin for KKR & Co. Inc stands at 0.13. The total capital return value is set at 0.01. Equity return is now at value 13.45, with 0.92 for asset returns.
Based on KKR & Co. Inc (KKR), the company’s capital structure generated 0.68 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.17. The debt to equity ratio resting at 2.1. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 1.21.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 10.34 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 3.86. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 7.82.
Conclusion
In summary, KKR & Co. Inc (KKR) has had a better performance as of late. Analysts have mixed opinions on the stock, with some viewing it as a “buy” and others as a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
