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KKR

3 quarters tracked (Q4'25 to Q2'26) · latest call July 30, 2026
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90%
Kept of 10 resolved
9
Kept or exceeded
1
Missed
8
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · flat

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q2'26July 30, 20269/121 high, 5 medium, 2 low flags21Call sheet →
Q1'26May 5, 202610/121 medium, 5 low flags40Call sheet →
Q4'25February 5, 202610/122 medium, 4 low flags30Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q2'26DeliveredMaintain FRE margins above 65%
Hit 70% in Q2, 10 straight quarters above 65%.
Q2'26PendingBuild Arctos to $100B+ AUM
Just closed at $20B. Long road ahead but early momentum good.
Q2'26PendingInsurance ROE improvement through cycle
Still seeing competition. Operating earnings at $288M but would be $300M+ with marks.
Q2'26DeliveredContinue to exceed fundraising targets
Raised $305B since 2024 start, beating 3-year $300B target in 2.5 years.
Q2'26Pending$350M+ strategic holdings operating earnings for 2026
Reaffirmed but added 'back-end weighted' qualifier. Only at $37M in Q2.
Q2'26Missed$7+ ANI per share for 2026
Walked back mid-year. Now saying 'more likely land below that level' despite Q2 strength.
Q1'26DeliveredContinued dividend increases
Raised to $0.78 from $0.74, seventh consecutive year
Q1'26DeliveredInsurance operating earnings in $250M+ per quarter range
$260M reported, $300M+ on mark-to-market basis
Q1'26DeliveredFRE per share growth exceeding targets
$1.13 vs guidance, up 23% YoY with strong momentum
Q1'26Pending$350M+ Strategic Holdings operating earnings for 2026
Reaffirmed and suggested they'll beat this number
Q1'26DeliveredMeaningfully exceed fundraising targets
Raised $28B in Q1, on track to exceed $300B+ 2024-2026 target early
Q1'26Pending$7-plus per share adjusted net income for 2026 assuming constructive environment
Downgraded to 'more likely below $7' but still possible. Key promise now hedged.
Q4'25DeliveredContinued management fee growth driven by fundraising momentum
24% YoY growth in Q4, accelerating from 19% in Q3
Q4'25DeliveredInsurance operating earnings $250M+ per quarter run rate
Q4 at $268M, maintained guidance despite mix shift to alternatives
Q4'25Exceeded$300+ billion fundraising target 2024-2026
Already raised $240B+ or 80% of target with two years remaining
Q4'25Pending$7-8 ANI per share for 2026
Still confident in $7+ but added environment qualifier for first time
Q4'25Pending$4.50 plus FRE per share for 2026
High confidence, expect to 'meaningfully exceed' target
Q4'25Pending$350-plus million of net dividends for Strategic Holdings in 2026
Tracking nicely towards target, Rob expects to 'beat that number'
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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