FS KKR stock price target lowered to $18 by RBC Capital on credit concerns

Published 26/08/2025, 11:08
FS KKR stock price target lowered to $18 by RBC Capital on credit concerns

Investing.com - RBC Capital has reduced its price target on FS KKR Group (NYSE:FSK) to $18.00 from $21.00 while maintaining a Sector Perform rating on the stock. The company, currently trading at $17.88 and near its 52-week low of $17.35, has seen its shares decline by about 16.5% over the past six months, according to InvestingPro data.

The price target adjustment follows FS KKR’s second-quarter results, with RBC analyst Kenneth S. Lee citing downwardly revised net investment income (NII) per share estimates partly driven by an increase in non-accruals and an updated interest rate outlook.

Despite the lower price target, FS KKR management has reiterated its total dividend projection of $2.80 per share for 2025, though the firm noted management comments suggest 2026 dividends would be led by net investment income. InvestingPro data shows FSK currently offers a substantial 15.7% dividend yield and has maintained dividend payments for 12 consecutive years. Subscribers can access detailed dividend analysis and 8 additional ProTips about FSK’s financial health and valuation.

RBC’s updated rate outlook assumes Federal Reserve rate reductions will occur mainly in 2026, which factors into the revised earnings estimates for the business development company.

The investment bank maintains that while FSK trades at a "meaningful discount" to net asset value (NAV), the risk/reward profile appears balanced given recent credit performance and concerns about the company’s legacy portfolio, which represents approximately 9% of its overall holdings. The company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 2.24, suggesting adequate coverage of short-term obligations.

In other recent news, FS KKR Capital Corp reported its Q2 2025 earnings, which did not meet analysts’ expectations. The company announced an earnings per share of $0.60, falling short of the projected $0.63. Revenue also missed estimates, totaling $398 million compared to the anticipated $401.63 million. Additionally, FS KKR Capital’s shareholders approved a proposal to allow the company to sell shares below the net asset value per share in future offerings. This decision followed a reconvened meeting after an initial adjournment. In another development, Fitch Ratings affirmed FS KKR Capital’s long-term issuer default rating at ’BBB-’ but revised its outlook from stable to negative. This change was attributed to ongoing challenges, including elevated non-accruals and realized losses from portfolio restructurings.

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