KKR & Co. (KKR) Announces Income from Monetization Activity

Core Insights - KKR & Co. Inc. reported income from monetization activities exceeding $525 million from October 1, 2025, to December 19, 2025, with ~95% of this income coming from realized performance income and ~5% from realized investment income [1] - The company’s strategic hedge fund partnerships contributed ~45% of the realized performance income, with a compensation rate of 10%-20% [1] - KKR's 2026 global macro-outlook indicates a 10-year forward CAGR implied by the S&P 500's current market value close to 16%, compared to 8% for much of the previous decade [2] - The inflation forecast for China was reduced to 0.3%, significantly below the 0.8% consensus, reflecting deeper structural pressures in services, consumption, and the labor market [2] - Companies are expected to focus on technology-driven productivity gains due to demographic and labor-supply challenges, with underinvestment in worker retraining creating opportunities for private and public capital [3] - Overall, better-than-expected GDP and earnings growth is anticipated across major regions in 2026, driven by low oil prices, increased savings rates, and accommodative financial conditions [4]