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Track KW free→NYSEReal EstateReal Estate ServicesSnapshot 2026-06-16
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
Recent financial performance is strong. Earnings quality is fragile, and management's track record is volatile. The sector backdrop is a headwind, and risk is moderate. Peer multiples imply a price about 11% above where it trades (it looks cheap on this basis); the read is fair, but weakening. This assessment is provisional.
Daily closes. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
A consensus fair price across 4 valuation methods, at three horizons. Current price $10.92. Estimates are diagnostics, not price targets. Short-horizon estimates are close to coin-flips, so confidence is a method-agreement read, not a prediction.
No-growth: today's peer multiple on trailing earnings. The headline read.
Embeds projected growth. Leans optimistic by design. Upside context.
We take the 12-month fair value above and grade our own number — how the market prices this name versus what we'd justify, and where the two diverge.
At $11 KW trades at 16× p/e, below its 19× p/e peer median. Our $12 fair value sits above the price; high confidence. Not investment advice.
One valuation read at a 12-month horizon, plus how price compares to peers and the company's own history.
The price implies about 11% below a flat-multiple fair value, in line with our forecast of about -3%. This describes what's priced in, not a forecast of the move.
Only weak execution quality — not the full expensive x weak x turbulent stack. Regime (Mania) does not concentrate fragility.
For similar setups historically (n=20,154): about 33% saw a 20%+ drawdown, and roughly 76% of those did not recover within the year. These are historical base rates for the cohort, not a forecast of this stock.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Real Estate names rated strong grew net income 57% of the time over the next year (vs 54% for the rest of the cohort, n=1506).
Over the trailing year it converted -0.32x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Real Estate names rated fragile grew net income 35% of the time over the next year (vs 60% for the rest of the cohort, n=1399).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity.
The next print and the backdrop around it (sector regime and the AI cycle). Context for the path, not a forecast of returns.
EPS estimate $-0.14 → $-0.14 (+0.0% / 30d). 0 raised, 0 cut, 1 covering analysts.
0 upgrades, 0 downgrades / 30d. 0% of analysts rate Buy.
2 positive, 3 negative / 30d. See F4 management tile for the event list.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
What a normal day, a bad day, and the worst of the last year would mean for a $10,000 position.
On a typical day, $10k can swing ±$18.
How much price usually moves either way.
On a bad day, this stock has moved -$195.
A rough but not unusual down day (about the 95th percentile).
In the worst 12 months, $10k could have lost $1,729.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
No material changes since the prior snapshot.
as of 2026-06-16
Specific, dated things to watch for, each with what would confirm it and what would prove it wrong.
Why it matters: This offering is important for paying off debt and funding the merger. If it succeeds, it shows financial stability.
Confirms:The offering closes successfully. All $1.8 billion in notes are sold and money goes into escrow.
Disproves:The offering does not close or raises less than $1.8 billion. This could cause money problems.
Recent news graded against this company's own objectives — whether it reinforces or challenges the thesis, and how confirmed it is.
New venture aligns with growth strategy and expands market presence.
Conditional scenarios: if X happens, the view would shift in this direction. These are not predictions.
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
Changes in Control of Registrant. The information provided in the Introduction and Items 2.01 and 5.02 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference. The total amount of cash consideration payable to the Company’s equityholders at closing in connection with the Merger and pursuant to the Merger Agreement was approximately $1.6 billion , which was provided and/or arranged by affiliates of the Consortium through a combination of equity and $1.3 billion of debt financing, in respect…
Whether the overall read has been drifting up or down lately, and how it's changed since last week.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Long-thesis check; widest uncertainty.
Looks cheaper than most peers in the same business.
Around its own typical valuation.
Trailing four: 2025-Q1, 2025-Q2, 2025-Q3, 2026-Q1
A side-by-side read on sector standing, valuation, and risk versus Real Estate Services.
| Stock | Sector standing | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
KW Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 61 of 100 | fair | moderate |
CBRE CBRE Group | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 93 of 100 | fair | moderate |
JLL Jones Lang LaSalle | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 93 of 100 | fair | moderate |
CSGP CoStar Group | Above typical Show detailsSector percentile: 94 of 100 | expensive | elevated |
COMP Compass, Inc. | Typical Show detailsSector percentile: 41 of 100 | fair | elevated |
8 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Real Estate names rated volatile grew net income 54% of the time over the next year (vs 57% for the rest of the cohort, n=3774).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-16.
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Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive. Historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only: describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-06-16.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Finalize the merger with Fairfax Financial Holdings to enhance strategic positioning.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. The merger with Fairfax was successfully completed, as announced on June 16, 2026. This strategic move is expected to enhance Kennedy Wilson's market positioning. The trajectory is delivering as planned.
“The Company is party to an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Fairfax.”
Issue $1.8 billion in senior notes to refinance existing debt and fund corporate activities.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Kennedy Wilson completed the issuance of $1.8 billion in senior notes as of May 29, 2026. This capital allocation strategy aims to refinance existing debt and support corporate activities. The trajectory is delivering as planned.
“Kennedy Wilson announced a private offering of $1.8 billion in senior notes.”
Continue to provide a stable dividend of $0.12 per share to shareholders.
Stated in 4 of last 4 quarters. Dividend per share remained at $0.12 from 2025-Q2 to 2026-Q1, demonstrating consistent capital allocation to shareholders. The trajectory is delivering as planned.
Kennedy-Wilson aims to improve its operating income through strategic initiatives.
Why it matters: This debt issuance helps fund operations and manage money. Success shows the company is stable.
Confirms:A press release confirming the successful completion of the $1.8 billion debt issuance.
Disproves:An announcement of delays or issues with the debt issuance process.
Why it matters: Successful redemption shows good debt management. It helps the merger strategy and shows financial health.
Confirms:The redemption occurs as scheduled on June 16, 2026.
Disproves:The redemption is delayed or canceled because conditions are not met.
Why it matters: This debt issuance is a key move for financing. Its effects on cash flow and financial health will be important.
Confirms one read:Look for positive cash flow and better financial numbers in the next earnings report.
Confirms the other:Cash flow remains negative or financial metrics worsen after the debt issuance.
Why it matters: Approval is essential for the merger to proceed. It reflects investor confidence in the company's future.
Confirms:The merger gets stockholder approval at the special meeting set for mid-2026.
Disproves:The merger does not get approval. This could cause financial problems and lower stock prices.
Why it matters: The tender offer is tied to the merger. A successful tender indicates strong support for the merger.
Confirms:A large part of the 5.000% senior notes are tendered by the June 15, 2026 deadline.
Disproves:Fewer than 50% of the notes are tendered. This shows weak investor confidence in the merger.
Why it matters: Maintaining the dividend signals confidence in cash flow and financial health. Cuts could worry investors.
Confirms:An announcement confirms the dividend stays at $0.12 per share.
Disproves:A cut to the dividend payout below $0.12 per share.
Why it matters: Earnings results show how well the company is doing financially. They reflect changes in performance.
Confirms one read:Earnings show higher operating income than in Q1.
Confirms the other:Earnings drop or do not improve in operating income.
Tender offer supports capital structure and debt management objectives.
Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing. The information provided in the Introduction and Items 2.01 and 3.03 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference. Prior to the opening of trading on June 16, 2026, the Company notified The New York Stock Exchange (“ NYSE ”) that the Merger had been completed and that a certificate of merger had been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, and requested that N…
Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. The information provided in the Introduction and Items 3.03, 5.01, 5.02 and 5.03 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time and as a result of the Merger, each share of common stock of the Company, par value $0.0001 per share (the “ Company Common Stock ”), outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than (i) each share (a) held in the treasu…
Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement. As previously announced, on May 29, 2026, Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. (the “ Issuer ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, completed the issuance and sale of $1.8 billion in aggregate principal amount of senior notes, consisting of $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of 7.000% senior notes due 2031 (the “ 2031 Notes ”) and $700 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2033 (the “ 2033 Notes ” and, together with the 2031 Note…
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers. The information provided in the Introduction and Items 1.02 and 2.01 of this Current Report is incorporated herein by reference. Immediately prior to the Effective Time, in connection with the consummation of the Merger, each member of the Company’s board of directors resigned from and ceased serving on the board of directors of the Company and each…
“Dividend per share remained at $0.12.”
“Dividend per share was maintained at $0.12.”
“Dividend per share continued at $0.12.”
“Dividend per share held steady at $0.12.”