Barclays Raises PT on KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) to $165; KBW Reiterates 'Buy' Rating

With a year-to-date decline in share price, along with strong hedge fund interest, KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) secures a place on our list of the 11 Best Rebound Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds.

Following the company’s second-quarter earnings release, Barclays raised its price target on KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) from $155 to $165 on August 1, 2025, maintaining an ‘Overweight’ rating. The company’s EPS beat boosted the analyst’s confidence. While the analyst acknowledged the company’s cautious second-half guidance, the long-term growth outlook remains strong.

Meanwhile, on August 4, 2025, KBW reiterated its ‘Buy’ rating on KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) with a $162 target. The analyst remains confident in the company’s growth trajectory, following strong Q2 results. Despite short-term uncertainties, analyst sentiment remains positive, thanks to the company’s diversified investment strategy.

Specializing in acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, and growth equity, KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) operates as a private equity and real estate investment firm. It is included in our list of the Best Rebound Stocks To Buy.

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