6 analysts' median target is $137[FMP target], stock is $103, +33.6% upside potential. After Q1 +10.3% EPS beat[FMP earnings], the stock moved -1.2%.
D+ = MoonshotScore 57[multi-pillar formula] + Council 4/6[6-lens rule]. Form 4: 0 transactions[FMP Form 4].
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) Q4 consensus: revenue $2.8B[FMP est], EPS $1.40[FMP est]. 1 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].
Q1 EPS +10.3% beat[FMP] but the stock -1.2% D+1[FMP D+1]. Robert Lewin promised $27.4M CapEx + a sequential decline in Q4 during the Q1 earnings call[Robert Lewin capex transcript].
Watchlist
Capital Raising Success
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KKR raised $28 billion of new capital in Q1, with a notable $15 billion raised in credit.
"We raised $28 billion of new capital in the quarter with demand really widespread across asset classes and geographies. A real bright spot for us this quarter was in credit where we raised $15 billion across our platform."
- Robert Lewin, Chief Financial Officer - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 5, 2026
Share Repurchases
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KKR leaned into share repurchases, repurchasing $317 million of stock this year through May 1 at an average price of approximately $91, and increased its share repurchase program by an additional $500 million.
"We repurchased or retired $317 million of stock this year through May 1 at an average price of approximately $91. And our Board recently authorized an increase to our share repurchase program by an additional $500 million."
- Robert Lewin, Chief Financial Officer - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 5, 2026
North America 14 Fund
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KKR's North America 14 fund had its final closing at $23 billion, eclipsing the prior $19 billion fund.
"Another milestone for us this quarter was the final closing of our North America 14 fund at $23 billion, eclipsing the prior $19 billion fund."
- Robert Lewin, Chief Financial Officer - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 5, 2026
Management Fee Growth
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KKR's management fees were $1.2 billion in Q1, up 30% year-over-year.
"Management fees in the quarter were $1.2 billion. That's up 30% on a year-over-year basis."
- Craig Larson, Partner and Head of Investor Relations - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 5, 2026
Fee Related Earnings Growth
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KKR reported fee-related earnings per share of $1.13 in Q1, up 23% year-over-year.
"Fee-related earnings per share came in at $1.13. That's up 23% year-over-year."
- Craig Larson, Partner and Head of Investor Relations - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 5, 2026
Stock Expert AI - Methodology
multi-pillar methodology. Gross Margin and Cash Runway strong. Revenue Growth weak.
How is it calculated? ->6 investor frameworks. 4 bullish (Ray Dalio, Ken Griffin, Klarman, Munger), 0 bearish (none), 2 neutral (Jim Simons, Buffett).
How is it calculated? ->Quality business, discounted price.
How is it calculated? ->Past Performance
Q1 (May 5, 2026): EPS $1.39 vs $1.26 est[FMP], +10.3% beat. D+1 movement: -1.2%[FMP D+1]. Decline despite beat - market reacted to guidance, not numbers.
Q1: EPS $1.39 vs $1.26 beat[FMP], stock -1.2% D+1[FMP].
No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q1 earnings call.
Q1 CapEx $27.4M[FMP cashflow]. Q1 op margin 5.1%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q4 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.
Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.
Market Outlook
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Data arrives on Thursday evening. The framework is ready on this page: Q4 EPS threshold $1.40[FMP], CapEx threshold "below $27.4M"[Robert Lewin]. Two anchors, three scenarios.
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Calendar
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This KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) earnings preview covers the analyst consensus, key catalysts, and what to watch on the earnings call.
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR): Consensus EPS, revenue guidance, segment growth rates, and the tone of management commentary — the full breakdown with sources is on this page.
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR): Figures are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) fundamentals and consensus data plus official earnings-call transcripts; derived metrics are labeled with their source next to each figure.
KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR): No. This page is educational research, not investment advice. It summarizes analyst consensus and company data; consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.