KKR Stock Rockets 16% With 7-Day Winning Streak
KKR (KKR) stock hit day 7 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 16% return. The company has gained about $16 Bil in value over the last 7 days, with its current market capitalization at about $116 Bil. The stock remains 3.8% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 17.1% for the S&P 500.
KKR’s recent streak was fueled by bold moves into AI-driven identity security with a $700M Saviynt investment and a multi-billion dollar data center deal for Compass, tapping into critical digital infrastructure growth. Speculation about a major sports investment in Arctos also invigorated sentiment, alongside strong analyst backing and robust earnings momentum.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There is a near-equal mix of good and bad in KKR stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. Hence, together with its Very High valuation, this makes the stock look Risky (see Buy or Sell KKR).
For quick background, KKR provides private equity and real estate investments specializing in acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and credit situations across diverse industries including technology, fintech, energy, infrastructure, and services.
Comparing KKR Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for KKR stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | KKR | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 4.2% | 0.7% |
| 7D (Current Streak) | 15.8% | 1.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 18.0% | 0.8% |
| 3M (63D) | -2.2% | 4.5% |
| YTD 2025 | -3.8% | 17.1% |
| 2024 | 79.6% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 80.5% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -36.8% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 61 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 45 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 18 | 22 |
| 4D | 13 | 10 |
| 5D | 2 | 2 |
| 6D | 12 | 4 |
| 7D or more | 16 | 7 |
| Total >=3 D | 61 | 45 |
Key Financials for KKR (KKR)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $14.3 Bil | $21.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.1 Bil | $926.2 Mil |
| Net Income | $3.7 Bil | $3.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $5.0 Bil | $5.5 Bil |
| Operating Income | $327.3 Mil | $512.7 Mil |
| Net Income | $510.1 Mil | $900.4 Mil |
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