With a market cap of $114.8 billion, KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) is a global investment firm that specializes in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, credit, and hedge fund strategies. The firm invests across a wide range of sectors and geographies, focusing on both direct and fund-of-fund opportunities with an emphasis on value creation and strategic partnerships.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and Intuit fits this criterion perfectly. With a diversified portfolio and a long-term investment approach, KKR operates across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other key global markets.
Shares of the New York-based company have fallen 24.4% from its 52-week high of $170.40. KKR shares have returned 5.5% over the past three months, underperforming the broader Nasdaq Composite’s ($NASX) 9.3% rise during the same period.
In the long term, KKR stock has decreased 12.9% on a YTD basis, lagging behind NASX’s 3.4% increase over the same period. However, shares of KKR have soared 19.9% over the past 52 weeks, outpacing NASX’s 12.7% gain.
The stock had been under pressure, trading below its 50-day moving average since February and below its 200-day moving average since March. Yet, since May, it has shown signs of recovery by climbing back above its 50-day moving average.
Shares of KKR recovered marginally on May 1 after the firm reported a strong Q1 2025 performance, including a 20% year-over-year increase in adjusted net income to over $1 billion, or $1.15 per share, meeting analyst expectations. Investors responded positively to the 23% growth in fee-related earnings to $822.6 million and a 15% increase in assets under management to $664 billion, supported by $31 billion in new capital raised.
Moreover, the stock jumped nearly 5% on Jun. 24 after reports that China Investment Corporation (CIC) canceled its planned sale of stakes in U.S. investment firms, including KKR, which alleviated fears of downward pressure on the stock.
In contrast, rival Blackstone Inc. (BX) has lagged behind KKR stock. BX stock has declined 16.7% YTD while it gained 15.4% over the past 52 weeks.
