KKR (NYSE: KKR) furnishes Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release in 8-K filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KKR & Co. Inc. filed a current report to note that it has released its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. On February 5, 2026, the company issued an earnings release, which is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.1.

The earnings release, covering both quarterly and full-year performance, is being furnished rather than filed, which affects how it is treated under securities laws. The filing also lists KKR’s currently registered securities, including its common stock and several series of subordinated notes and preferred stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

______________

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2026

KKR & CO. INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-34820

88-1203639

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

30 Hudson Yards

New York, NY 10001

Telephone: (212) 750-8300

(Address, zip code, and telephone number, including

area code, of registrant's principal executive office.)

NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

    Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock			KKR			New York Stock Exchange
6.25% Series D Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock			KKR PR D			New York Stock Exchange
4.625% Subordinated Notes due 2061 of KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC			KKRS			New York Stock Exchange
6.875% Subordinated Notes due 2065			KKRT			New York Stock Exchange

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

☐ Emerging growth company

☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

    On February 5, 2026, KKR & Co. Inc. issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.

    The earnings release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

    As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02 and the exhibit furnished by this Current Report shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall they be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)     Exhibits

Exhibit No.			Description
Exhibit 99.1			Earnings release of KKR & Co. Inc., dated February 5, 2026, announcing its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025 (This exhibit is furnished and not filed)
Exhibit 104			Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL

SIGNATURES

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						KKR & CO. INC.
Date:			February 5, 2026			By: /s/ Robert H. Lewin Name: Robert H. Lewin Title: Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did KKR (KKR) disclose in this Form 8-K filing?

KKR disclosed that it issued an earnings release on February 5, 2026, reporting financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. The release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished, not filed, under securities regulations.

Which period do KKR’s newly released results cover in this 8-K?

The earnings release covers KKR’s financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. This means investors get a combined update on both the latest quarter and the company’s overall performance for the 2025 fiscal year.

How is KKR’s earnings release treated under SEC rules in this filing?

KKR’s earnings release is furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and General Instruction B.2. This limits its treatment under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and affects how it may be incorporated into future registration statements.

What exhibits are included with KKR’s February 5, 2026 Form 8-K?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is KKR’s earnings release dated February 5, 2026, covering quarter and year-end 2025 results, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file formatted in Inline XBRL for electronic reporting and data analysis.

Which KKR securities are listed as registered on the NYSE in this 8-K?

The filing lists KKR common stock, its 6.25% Series D Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, 4.625% Subordinated Notes due 2061 of KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC, and 6.875% Subordinated Notes due 2065, all registered and traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Who signed KKR’s February 5, 2026 Form 8-K and in what capacity?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of KKR & Co. Inc. by Robert H. Lewin on February 5, 2026. He signed in his capacity as Chief Financial Officer, reflecting his responsibility for financial disclosures and reporting obligations.