Seaport Res Ptn Adjusts TKO Group's Q1 Earnings Forecast

On Tuesday, March 4th, stock analysts from Seaport Res Ptn revised their earnings per share (EPS) estimates for TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO). The analyst, D. Joyce, informed investors that TKO Group is now expected to report an EPS of $0.44 for the first quarter of 2025. This is a decrease from a previous estimate of $0.90.

Current Earnings Projections

Alongside the adjustment for Q1 2025, Seaport Res Ptn provided additional estimates for TKO Group's earnings moving forward. These include second quarter earnings projected at $0.91 EPS, third quarter earnings at $0.53 EPS, and fourth quarter earnings at around $0.35 EPS for FY2025. Overall, the full-year earnings estimate for 2025 now stands at $2.20 EPS. Looking further ahead, the estimates for FY2026 suggest earnings of $3.51 EPS, with quarterly projections of $0.87, $1.15, $1.04, and $0.47 for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 respectively.

Analyst Opinions on TKO Group

Several other financial institutions have also recently updated their outlooks regarding TKO Group. For instance, UBS Group elevated their price target for the stock from $135.00 to $170.00 and rated it as a "buy" as of January 7th. In another report, JPMorgan Chase & Co. adjusted their target price upward from $137.00 to $158.00 while certifying an "overweight" rating on December 12th. Pivotal Research reaffirmed a "buy" rating, increasing their price objective from $145.00 to $195.00 in a February 27th report. Morgan Stanley also raised their target from $128.00 to $160.00 while maintaining an "equal weight" rating as of February 24th. Meanwhile, Benchmark confirmed a "hold" rating for the stock.

Market Performance and Hedge Fund Activity

As of Friday, TKO Group shares were trading at $147.04. The company has a market capitalization of $25.11 billion and a PE ratio of -350.10. The stock has faced volatility with a year range between $79.32 and $179.09. Recent trading activity indicates that a number of institutional investors have been active in acquiring shares. For example, Private Advisor Group LLC invested roughly $243,000 in TKO Group during the third quarter. Similarly, International Assets Investment Management LLC increased their stake significantly by over 12,000% during the same period. Currently, hedge funds and other institutional investors hold approximately 89.79% of TKO Group's shares.

Insider Transactions

Recent insider transactions have also provided insight into the company's trading dynamics. For instance, CAO Shane Kapral sold 1,034 shares on January 3rd at an average price of $141.94. This reduced his direct ownership of the company. In contrast, CEO Ariel Emanuel purchased 117,769 shares on February 12th at an average cost of $175.40, indicating a positive outlook. Overall, insiders have acquired nearly 2.5 million shares and sold about 71,457 shares in the past three months, retaining a ownership stake of around 53.80% in TKO Group.

TKO Group Declares Dividend

In financial developments, TKO Group has announced a quarterly dividend, scheduled to be paid on March 31st. Shareholders recorded as of March 14th will receive a dividend of $0.38 per share, translating to an annualized yield of 1.03%. The current dividend payout ratio for TKO Group is astonishingly high at 7,600.00%.

About TKO Group

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. is a company focused on sports and entertainment. It engages in producing and licensing a variety of live events, television programs, and digital content across different platforms. The company is also involved in merchandising products related to video games, apparel, and other entertainment offerings, including ticket sales.

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