KKR & (KKR) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

KKR - KKR & Co. Inc.

INVESTMENT ADVICE
$86.21
-1.42 (-1.62%) ▼
5d: -5.21%
30d: -12.2%
90d: -11.1%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
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Analysis Updated: Oct 16, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 09, 2026 21d
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Signal fired Oct 15, 2026 at $87.63 · last confirmed Oct 16, 2026

Strength: 4.9/10

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: KKR shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
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SPY Bullish (stocks from this scanner have beaten SPY by a median 0.37% over the next 20 trading days; KKR has been on it 1 day). Backtested on 8 months of scanner history vs the S&P 500, as of 2026-10-16.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$158.65
Based on 8.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$98.51
12.5% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 14.1x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: KKR is currently trading at $86.21, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $89.10 to $100.20. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 11.6) compared to its historical average (14.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 6.2% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 40.0% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, KKR is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $84.23. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: KKR scores 87/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $122.48 (+42.1%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range $89.10 - $100.20
Company Quality Score 78/100 (STRONG BUY)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 90.5%

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All Signals

  • BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
  • BULLISH: Strong technical setup (87/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Trading 42.1% below Wall St target ($122.48)
  • BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 87/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
  • CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -5.2% 5-day decline

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $89.10 - $100.20
Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $84.23
Resistance Level $92.61
Current Trend Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of Oct 16, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 11.63
Wall Street Target $122.48 (+42.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 7.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY) 40.0%
Profit Margin 12.2%
Valuation Discount vs History -6.2% cheaper
PE vs Historical 11.6 vs 14.1 CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -6.2% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $80.86 (-6%)
2-Year Target $75.85 (-12%)
3-Year Target $71.15 (-18%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 12→14) $86.29 (+0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 19.9, Growth: 13.5%) $215.42 (+150%)
Base: (SPY PE: 11.6, Growth: 13.5%) $126.11 (+46%)
Bear: (PE: 9.9, Growth: 13.5%) $107.19 (+24%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (28x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (12x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 28.00 | Current EPS (TTM): $3.13
Bull Case $192.79 (+124%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 30.8
Base Case $175.26 (+103%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 28.0
Bear Case $59.59 (-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 23.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 11.6 to 14.1
Stabilization Target: $104.55 (+21.3%)
PE Expansion Potential: +21.3%
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Last updated: October 18, 2026 12:11 PM ET
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