Cash & Equivalents
KKR & Co. Cash & Equivalents decreased by 25.1% to $17.15B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.6%, from $15.37B to $17.15B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 19.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure, debt repayment, or aggressive share buybacks.
Detailed definition
Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term investments with matu...
Peer comparison
Large-cap technology peers often maintain high cash balances to fund rapid innovation and offset the cyclical nature of consumer electronics.
cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $12.02B | $12.51B | $10.53B | $13.54B | $12.37B | $11.63B | $13.39B | $9.73B | $10.75B | $11.71B | $20.81B | $16.17B | $16.07B | $14.96B | $15.37B | $18.39B | $18.06B | $22.89B | $17.15B |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.1% | -15.9% | +28.7% | -8.6% | -6.0% | +15.1% | -27.3% | +10.5% | +9.0% | +77.7% | -22.3% | -0.6% | -6.9% | +2.7% | +19.7% | -1.8% | +26.8% | -25.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +2.9% | -7.1% | +27.2% | -28.2% | -13.1% | +0.7% | +55.5% | +66.2% | +49.5% | +27.8% | -26.1% | +13.8% | +12.4% | +53.0% | +11.6% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Management and Strategic Holdings | $7.08B | $7.83B | $8.60B | $8.54B | $11.50B | $10.73B | $13.56B | $9.38B |
| Insurance | $8.52B | $7.71B | $5.86B | $6.34B | $6.48B | $7.10B | $9.12B | $7.51B |
| Total | $16.17B | $16.07B | $14.96B | $15.37B | $18.39B | $18.06B | $22.89B | $17.15B |
Asset Management was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is KKR & Co.'s cash & equivalents?
- KKR & Co. (KKR) reported cash & equivalents of $17.15B in Q4 2025.
- How has KKR & Co.'s cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- KKR & Co.'s cash & equivalents increased by 11.6% year-over-year, from $15.37B to $17.15B.
- What is the long-term trend for KKR & Co.'s cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), KKR & Co.'s cash & equivalents has grown at a 19.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.99B to $17.15B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.