Analysts Set TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) PT at $233.53

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) has been assigned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eighteen research firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and twelve have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12-month price objective among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $235.3333.

Several equities research analysts have commented on TKO shares. Roth Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $230.00 price objective on shares of TKO Group in a report on Tuesday. Citigroup downgraded shares of TKO Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on shares of TKO Group from $225.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Sanford C. Bernstein dropped their price target on shares of TKO Group from $240.00 to $235.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Guggenheim raised their price objective on shares of TKO Group from $230.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday.

TKO Group Stock Performance

Shares of TKO opened at $186.92 on Friday. TKO Group has a 1 year low of $152.29 and a 1 year high of $226.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a current ratio of 1.28 and a quick ratio of 1.34. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $194.30 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $197.09. The firm has a market cap of $36.29 billion, a PE ratio of 65.59 and a beta of 0.63.

TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 3rd. The company reported $1.34 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.41 by ($0.07). TKO Group had a return on equity of 2.67% and a net margin of 4.33%.The firm had revenue of $1.55 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.54 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.17 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 18.2% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts forecast that TKO Group will post 4.98 EPS for the current year.

TKO Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 15th were given a dividend of $0.79 per share. This is an increase from TKO Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.78. This represents a $3.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. TKO Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 110.88%.

TKO Group News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting TKO Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Raised 2026 outlook: TKO now expects 2026 revenue of approximately $5.775 billion to $5.825 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $2.275 billion to $2.305 billion. The higher EBITDA forecast signals stronger profitability and operating momentum. TKO targets 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support increased: Guggenheim raised its price target from $230 to $235 and maintained a “buy” rating, while a separate analyst survey showed TKO carrying an overall “moderate buy” rating. Guggenheim raises TKO price target TKO analyst rating
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted momentum: TKO’s earnings call emphasized solid quarterly performance, growth across UFC, WWE and other properties, and confidence in the company’s longer-term commercial strategy. Planned UFC, WWE and PBR events in Arizona also create additional live-event and sponsorship opportunities. TKO earnings call shows strong momentum TKO Arizona events announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Competition remains a watchpoint: TKO executives welcomed Jake Paul’s challenge and the planned PFL-Most Valuable Promotions combination, suggesting management is not retreating from competition. The development could expand combat-sports interest, but it may also pressure UFC’s talent, audience and media economics. TKO welcomes Jake Paul UFC challenge
• Negative Sentiment: $30 million event loss disclosed: TKO said UFC’s White House Freedom 250 event lost approximately $30 million, despite management describing it as strategically successful and valuable for exposure. The loss raises questions about event-level margins and the cost of promotional spectacles. UFC Freedom 250 event loss

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CFO Andrew M. Schleimer acquired 2,696 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 13th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $185.44 per share, with a total value of $499,946.24. Following the acquisition, the chief financial officer owned 30,240 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,607,705.60. This trade represents a 9.79% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, Director Nick Khan sold 12,998 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $181.11, for a total value of $2,354,067.78. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 48,933 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,862,255.63. This represents a 20.99% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Over the last three months, insiders bought 24,308 shares of company stock valued at $4,499,679 and sold 42,257 shares valued at $7,946,068. Company insiders own 64.30% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On TKO Group

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of TKO. CreativeOne Wealth LLC grew its position in TKO Group by 2.1% during the 4th quarter. CreativeOne Wealth LLC now owns 2,586 shares of the company’s stock valued at $541,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. raised its holdings in TKO Group by 6.3% in the third quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 950 shares of the company’s stock worth $192,000 after buying an additional 56 shares during the last quarter. Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of TKO Group by 3.2% in the fourth quarter. Frank Rimerman Advisors LLC now owns 1,783 shares of the company’s stock worth $373,000 after buying an additional 56 shares in the last quarter. Stephens Inc. AR lifted its stake in shares of TKO Group by 2.7% in the fourth quarter. Stephens Inc. AR now owns 2,160 shares of the company’s stock worth $451,000 after buying an additional 56 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its holdings in shares of TKO Group by 29.7% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 249 shares of the company’s stock valued at $52,000 after buying an additional 57 shares during the last quarter. 89.79% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.