KKR Tops EPS Forecast, Announces Dividend and 0.5% Share Buyback
KKR reported quarterly EPS of $1.63, beating the $1.43 consensus estimate. The firm also announced a quarterly dividend payable Tuesday, Aug. 25, alongside a repurchase authorization allowing open-market purchases up to 0.5% of shares. Shares were down about 1.1%, while analysts listed 12 Buy and 3 Hold ratings and raised one price target to $125.