KRC Stock Falls -12% In 11-day Spree On Scotiabank Target Cut To $42
Kilroy Realty (KRC) – a West Coast office and life science real estate developer. – hit 11-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -12%. The company market cap has crashed by about $574 Mil over the last 11 days, and currently stands at $4.1 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 6.3% compared to 1.9% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.
What Triggered The Slide?
[1] Scotiabank Price Target Cut
- Price Target Lowered to $42 from $47
- Multiple Analyst Downgrades Preceded Move
- Impact: Negative Institutional Sentiment, Sustained Selling Pressure
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There are several things to fear in KRC stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. Hence, despite its Low valuation, this makes the stock look Risky (For details, see Buy or Sell KRC).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for KRC stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | KRC | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.4% | 0.4% |
| 11D (Current Streak) | -12.2% | 0.2% |
| 1M (21D) | -6.6% | 0.7% |
| 3M (63D) | -13.2% | 2.8% |
| YTD 2026 | -6.3% | 1.9% |
| 2025 | -2.0% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 7.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 10.1% | 24.2% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: KRC Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 55 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 62 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 22 | 35 |
| 4D | 10 | 23 |
| 5D | 17 | 0 |
| 6D | 3 | 4 |
| 7D or more | 3 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 55 | 62 |
Key Financials for Kilroy Realty (KRC)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.1 Bil | $1.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $329.9 Mil | $334.5 Mil |
| Net Income | $212.2 Mil | $211.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $289.9 Mil | $279.7 Mil |
| Operating Income | $93.2 Mil | $80.7 Mil |
| Net Income | $68.4 Mil | $156.2 Mil |
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