TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) Director Sells $1,564,133.12 in Stock

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) Director Nick Khan sold 7,744 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.98, for a total value of $1,564,133.12. Following the sale, the director directly owned 129,084 shares in the company, valued at $26,072,386.32. This represents a 5.66% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

Nick Khan also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, January 5th, Nick Khan sold 37,425 shares of TKO Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $204.01, for a total value of $7,635,074.25.
• On Wednesday, December 3rd, Nick Khan sold 9,519 shares of TKO Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $195.16, for a total value of $1,857,728.04.
• On Monday, November 3rd, Nick Khan sold 9,519 shares of TKO Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $188.26, for a total value of $1,792,046.94.

TKO Group Stock Up 2.8%

Shares of NYSE TKO opened at $205.76 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $40.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 78.84 and a beta of 0.62. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $202.22 and its 200 day moving average is $191.10. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. has a 52 week low of $133.07 and a 52 week high of $218.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a quick ratio of 1.46 and a current ratio of 1.46.

TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.58 by ($0.11). TKO Group had a return on equity of 2.57% and a net margin of 5.27%.The firm had revenue of $1.12 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.12 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.28 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 27.3% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts forecast that TKO Group Holdings, Inc. will post 3.88 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

TKO Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 30th. Investors of record on Monday, December 15th were given a dividend of $0.78 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 15th. This represents a $3.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.5%. This is a positive change from TKO Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.76. TKO Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 119.54%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

TKO has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Arete Research upgraded TKO Group to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. Seaport Research Partners raised TKO Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 15th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of TKO Group in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Pivotal Research lifted their target price on TKO Group from $225.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Wolfe Research reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $227.00 target price on shares of TKO Group in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $227.73.

More TKO Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan upgraded its view and raised its price target to $225 with an “overweight” rating — a strong institutional endorsement that can attract buyers and support upside. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Industry commentary from Zacks highlights film & TV production/distribution names (including TKO) as beneficiaries of elevated digital content consumption, supporting longer‑term revenue tailwinds for content owners. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: UFC renewed a multiyear partnership with Skilled Trades College (STC) — positive for brand engagement but unlikely to move the stock materially by itself. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Pre‑earnings coverage is circulating (earnings can increase near‑term volatility); these previews do not change fundamentals but may amplify moves around the report. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Large, concentrated insider selling reported this week — multiple executives and directors sold shares (including Director Nick Khan and several senior insiders). The scale and clustering of these disposals can increase supply pressure and explain near‑term weakness or increased volatility. SEC filings: Read More., Read More., Read More., Read More., Read More.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Whittier Trust Co. boosted its position in TKO Group by 350.0% during the 2nd quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 135 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 105 shares during the period. Golden State Wealth Management LLC increased its position in TKO Group by 840.0% in the 2nd quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 141 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 126 shares during the period. Cromwell Holdings LLC raised its stake in shares of TKO Group by 1,360.0% during the third quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC now owns 146 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 136 shares during the last quarter. Aventura Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of TKO Group during the fourth quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp lifted its holdings in shares of TKO Group by 1,680.0% during the third quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 178 shares of the company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 168 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.79% of the company’s stock.

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.