Equity
Retained Earnings
KKR & Co. Retained Earnings increased by 1.4% to $14.08B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 17.9%, from $11.94B to $14.08B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Retained Earnings shows an upward trend with a 32.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026
How to read this metric
Consistent growth indicates profitable operations and effective reinvestment, while a decline may signal losses or significant dividend payouts.
Detailed definition
The cumulative net income of the company since inception, minus any dividends paid to shareholders. It represents the po...
Peer comparison
Key indicator of long-term profitability and financial health compared to industry peers.
Metric ID:
retained_earningsHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $6.2B | $7.25B | $7.67B | $7.51B | $6.59B | $6.7B | $8.92B | $9.82B | $10.35B | $10.87B | $11.31B | $12.28B | $11.94B | $12.25B | $12.94B | $13.88B | $14.08B |
| QoQ Change | — | +16.9% | +5.8% | -2.1% | -12.2% | +1.7% | +33.2% | +10.0% | +5.5% | +5.0% | +4.1% | +8.6% | -2.8% | +2.6% | +5.7% | +7.3% | +1.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +6.3% | -12.6% | — | +46.5% | — | — | +26.8% | +25.1% | +15.3% | +12.7% | +14.4% | +13.0% | +17.9% |
Range$6.2B – $14.08B
CAGR+22.8%
Avg YoY Growth+16.5%
Median YoY Growth+14.9%
Current Streak4 quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '21 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Management and Insurance Segments | $7.67B | $6.37B | $6.7B | $6.89B | $7.59B |
| Total | $7.67B | — | $6.7B | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is KKR & Co.'s retained earnings?
- KKR & Co. (KKR) reported retained earnings of $14.08B in Q1 2026.
- How has KKR & Co.'s retained earnings changed year-over-year?
- KKR & Co.'s retained earnings increased by 17.9% year-over-year, from $11.94B to $14.08B.
- What is the long-term trend for KKR & Co.'s retained earnings?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), KKR & Co.'s retained earnings has grown at a 32.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.44B to $13.88B.
- What does retained earnings mean?
- The total profit the company has kept and reinvested over time.