TKO Group (NYSE:TKO – Get Free Report)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reissued by equities research analysts at BTIG Research in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $237.00 price objective on the stock. BTIG Research’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 24.33% from the company’s previous close.
Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on TKO. TD Cowen upped their price target on shares of TKO Group from $245.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of TKO Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 6th. Pivotal Research increased their price objective on shares of TKO Group from $235.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Roth Mkm set a $228.00 price objective on shares of TKO Group in a research report on Monday. Finally, UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of TKO Group from $235.00 to $238.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, TKO Group currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $230.88.
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TKO Group Trading Up 2.0%
TKO Group (NYSE:TKO – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $1.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.01. TKO Group had a net margin of 4.13% and a return on equity of 2.07%. The firm had revenue of $1.60 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.59 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.69 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 25.9% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities analysts forecast that TKO Group will post 4.59 EPS for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at TKO Group
In related news, CFO Shane Kapral sold 254 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, March 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $199.15, for a total transaction of $50,584.10. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 99 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $19,715.85. This represents a 71.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Nick Khan sold 9,518 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, May 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $185.99, for a total transaction of $1,770,252.82. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 91,100 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,943,689. This represents a 9.46% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 31,272 shares of company stock valued at $6,332,236. 61.30% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new position in TKO Group during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Cromwell Holdings LLC boosted its stake in TKO Group by 1,360.0% during the third quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC now owns 146 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 136 shares in the last quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its stake in TKO Group by 543.5% during the first quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 148 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 125 shares in the last quarter. Torren Management LLC bought a new position in TKO Group during the fourth quarter worth $32,000. Finally, Aventura Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of TKO Group in the fourth quarter valued at $35,000. 89.79% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Trending Headlines about TKO Group
Here are the key news stories impacting TKO Group this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations — revenue of ~$1.597B, net income ~$249.8M and EPS of $1.12 (vs. ~ $1.11 consensus); revenue grew ~26% YoY, driven by WWE and UFC. TKO Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Board added $1 billion to the share?repurchase authorization, a clear capital?allocation boost that supports EPS and signals management confidence. Tko targets $5.675B-$5.775B 2026 revenue while adding $1B to share repurchase authorization
- Positive Sentiment: Paramount rights deal is beginning to lift UFC results and helped overall earnings momentum — viewed by investors as durable revenue upside for the sports portfolio. TKO Earnings and Income Rise as Paramount UFC Deal Kicks Into Gear
- Neutral Sentiment: FY?2026 revenue guidance set at $5.675B–$5.775B, a touch below consensus (~$5.8B); management reaffirmed full?year outlook but the range may limit upside expectations. Guidance and Repurchase Authorization
- Neutral Sentiment: Investor resources: the full earnings release and call transcript are available for detail on guidance, segment performance (IMG/WWE/UFC) and margin drivers. Earnings Call Transcript
- Positive Sentiment: Reports note IMG/WWE and UFC all posted strong increases in Q1 revenue, underpinning the company’s top?line momentum. MarketWatch: IMG Revenue Surges
- Positive Sentiment: Public statements and reporting indicate Saudi partners remain committed to TKO partnerships and funding, removing a potential source of near?term uncertainty. Saudis will not divest in TKO partnerships amid LIV Golf pullout
- Negative Sentiment: Director Nick Khan sold ~9,518 shares (~$1.77M) in early May; insider selling can be perceived as a modest negative signal even though he retains a large position. SEC Filing – Insider Sale
- Negative Sentiment: Media coverage about WWE talent unease under the new ownership may create reputational/noise risk, though its direct financial impact is likely limited. TKO makes major statement on Saudi Arabia’s WWE partnership
TKO Group Company Profile
TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) is a global sports and entertainment company formed in 2023 through the combination of two major combat-sports businesses. The company brings together the mixed martial arts organization UFC and the sports entertainment business WWE under a single publicly traded holding company. TKO owns and manages a portfolio of live-event franchises, intellectual property, and media rights centered on combat and sports-entertainment content.
TKO’s core activities include the promotion and production of live events, the licensing and sale of broadcasting and streaming rights, and the development and commercialization of branded consumer products.
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