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KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$98.01 +3.84% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $98.50

KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 35/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $84.73B
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As of 2026-11-03, KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 35/100 at a spot price of $98.01 (+3.84% 1D, market cap $84.73B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, KKR ranks #971 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Investment Managers), KKR carries a Roarable D- (35/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 36.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 1.9%. By comparison, BX (Blackstone Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 30.0x, ROIC 17.2%, cap $88.96B) and APO (Apollo Global Management Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 20.6x, ROIC 2.3%, cap $68.41B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AMP leads on earnings multiple (12.6x) while BX leads on capital efficiency (17.2% ROIC).

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Per KKR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001404912), KKR & Co. Inc. generated $19.46B in revenue (-11.0% YoY), $2.37B in net income, and -$398.1M in free cash flow against $410.14B in total assets and $147.83B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $98.50 (+0.50%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 5/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D-
Cash (5)Whales (9)SEC (13)Macro (3)CEO (5)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-10.3% Base Target
$152 Bull$88 Base$69 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KKR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (35/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY KKR SCORES 35/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (37% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+9/20 pts (26% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±6.5% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (53.1) create a -16 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
27
Grade E$85.60+5% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
30
Grade E$89.87+3.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
32
Grade E$93.04+5.3% Next Q
Current
35
Grade D-$98.01-8.5% Hist 90D α
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While KKR currently carries a cautious 35/100 (D-) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($96.29) and Max Pain ($102.91) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $152.08.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Shares at $98.01: 102.0 sh
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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $68.54
$6,993
$-3,007 (-30.1%)
12M Consensus BaseTarget $87.87
$8,965
$-1,035 (-10.3%)
12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $152.08
$15,517
+$5,517 (+55.2%)

Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (35 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100
● Strong Buy / Buy: 17● Hold: 9● Sell: 9
Wall Street FirmStance12M Target1Y AccuracyTrack Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity DeskHOLD$9174%A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage LeadUNDERPERFORM$14369%B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap ResearchSELL$7858%C
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KKR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -5.15%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $95.82H $98.01L $94.39C $98.01VOL 3.34M
RES: $117.1SUP: $81.67SMA50: $96.29SMA200: $98.35
$123.0$112.5$102.0$91.47$80.97RES $117.1SUP $81.67$98.012026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
27.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -11.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (KKR)

Financials Rank #971 of 1097 ⚔️ BX vs KKR Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (KKR vs. BX, APO, AMP, ARES)

Industry: Investment Managers (79 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1097 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) ranks #971 by composite RQD confidence (35/100, grade D-) and #44 by equity capitalization ($84.73B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AMP leads on earnings valuation at 12.6x trailing P/E, while BX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 17.2% ROIC and — gross margin. ARES currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 66/100 (C+) compared with KKR at 35/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
KKR ACTIVE
KKR & Co. Inc.
D- 35/100 36.3x — 1.9% +3.84% $84.73B Benchmark Subject
BX
Blackstone Inc.
C 65/100 30.0x — 17.2% +1.38% $88.96B /bx-vs-kkr →
APO
Apollo Global Management Inc.
D+ 58/100 20.6x — 2.3% +3.13% $68.41B /apo-vs-kkr →
AMP
Ameriprise Financial Inc.
C 62/100 12.6x — 5.6% +2.75% $44.12B /amp-vs-kkr →
ARES
Ares Management Corporation
C+ 66/100 98.8x — 4.5% +3.75% $42.33B /ares-vs-kkr →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001404912 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) reported GAAP revenue of $19.46B (-11.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $21.88B , and +34.2% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.37B, operating cash flow of $477.8M, and free cash flow of -$398.1M (-107.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, KKR closed FY2025 with $410.14B in total assets against $147.83B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $19.46B $2.37B $477.8M -$398.1M $410.14B $147.83B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $21.88B $3.08B $6.65B $5.67B $360.10B $134.15B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $14.50B $3.73B -$1.49B -$2.15B $47.31B $11.07B

3. KKR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is KKR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 35/100 at a spot price of $98.01 (+3.84% 1D, market cap $84.73B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 1097 tracked Financials issuers, KKR ranks #971 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KKR compare to BX and APO in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Investment Managers), KKR carries a Roarable D- (35/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 36.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 1.9%. By comparison, BX (Blackstone Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 30.0x, ROIC 17.2%, cap $88.96B) and APO (Apollo Global Management Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 20.6x, ROIC 2.3%, cap $68.41B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AMP leads on earnings multiple (12.6x) while BX leads on capital efficiency (17.2% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KKR?

Per KKR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001404912), KKR & Co. Inc. generated $19.46B in revenue (-11.0% YoY), $2.37B in net income, and -$398.1M in free cash flow against $410.14B in total assets and $147.83B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is KKR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KKR last traded at $98.01 (+3.84% on volume of 4,383,146 shares), positioning the stock +1.79% above its 50-day simple moving average ($96.29) and -0.35% below its 200-day simple moving average ($98.35). Across its 52-week range of $82.67 to $144.84, KKR sits at the 24.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 53.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.5% ($91.64 to $104.38).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 35/100 (D-) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

KKR — KKR & Co. Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 35/100, corresponding to a D- letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $98.01 (+3.84% 1D, market capitalization $84.73B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (5/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 1.9%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 14.9%, and free cash flow yield of -0.46%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (9/20) + Insider Conviction (5/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (3/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of N/A, Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

And profile, KKR & Co. Inc. Is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Financials sector, Investment Managers industry. Specific product lines, customer segments, and revenue-model details are — The profile identifies the company's sector, industry, exchange, and market capitalization only.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) reported $19.46B in annual revenue (up from $21.88B in FY2024, -11.0% YoY) and $2.37B in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($14.50B revenue, $3.73B net income) through FY2025, KKR scaled operating cash flow to $477.8M and free cash flow to -$398.1M, backed by $410.14B in total assets against $147.83B in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D- • RQD 35/100): Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of -0.46% and institutional whale pillar of 9/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 5/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 9/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $82.67 – $144.84 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh 36.3x trailing P/E and 48.1x EV/EBITDA against 14.9% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are — The only sector information is the classification as Financials / Investment Managers.

  • Key Question #1: Can KKR sustain or expand its 14.9% operating margin and 1.9% ROIC against Investment Managers peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $19.46B and free cash flow of -$398.1M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $147.83B in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is KKR's 33.8x forward P/E multiple to Financials capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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KKR Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $98.01?

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MA MacroHawk_NYC RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cross-Asset Macro Desk 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $119.88 (+27.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate

Forensic balance sheet pillar scores 13 of 20 with Altman Z 2.5, the strongest pillar in the RQD rating.

Forensic balance sheet pillar scores 13 of 20 with Altman Z 2.5, the strongest pillar in the RQD rating.. When you look under the hood at KKR, Fundamental Cash Engine is 5/20 with 0.0% gross margins and 1.9% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (9/20) has been quietly accumulating below $144.84. My 12M target is $119.88.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

Both sides have a point here — KKR's 13/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

RE RedlineAuditor RQD DEBATE OPENER • Accounting Quality Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $76.46 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $94.39

Fundamental Cash Engine scores 5 of 20 with ROIC 1.9% and FCF yield -0.46% against a P/E TTM of 36.3.

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on KKR: Fundamental Cash Engine scores 5 of 20 with ROIC 1.9% and FCF yield -0.46% against a P/E TTM of 36.3.. At 36.3x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Investment Managers triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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