Mar 31

KKR Q1 2025 Earnings Report

KKR reported a quarterly net loss despite strong performance in asset management and record fundraising.

Key Takeaways

KKR posted a net loss of $186 million in Q1 2025 under GAAP due to volatility in insurance income, while adjusted net income rose to over $1 billion, driven by strong growth in fee-related earnings and total operating income.

Adjusted Net Income (ANI) reached $1.03 billion, with $1.15 per adjusted share.

Asset Management segment revenue was $1.77 billion for the quarter.

Fee Related Earnings rose to $823 million, with $0.92 per adjusted share.

KKR raised $31 billion in new capital and invested $19 billion during the quarter.

Total Revenue
$1.77B
Previous year: $1.39B
+26.8%
EPS
$1.15
Previous year: $0.97
+18.6%
Assets Under Management
$664B
Previous year: $578B
+15.0%
Fee Paying AUM
$526B
Previous year: $471B
+11.8%
Capital Raised
$31B
Cash and Equivalents
$7.13B
Previous year: $16.2B
-55.9%
Total Assets
$372B
Previous year: $340B
+9.6%

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Forward Guidance

KKR remains confident in its long-term strategy, citing strong capital inflows, durable revenue growth, and expanded product offerings, but acknowledges market volatility and insurance headwinds.

Positive Outlook

  • $31B in new capital raised, supporting future growth.
  • Strong pipeline with $13B in signed but not yet closed deals.
  • Expected growth in Strategic Holdings earnings to over $1B by 2030.
  • Increased ownership of Global Atlantic to 100%, enhancing recurring income.
  • Expansion into retail with new fixed income and equity-oriented products through Capital Group partnership.

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP net loss of $186M due to insurance-related volatility.
  • Insurance segment revenues dropped significantly year-over-year.
  • Unrealized investment losses impacted reported earnings.
  • Higher general and administrative costs in the insurance business.
  • Ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and potential credit market headwinds.