Wells Fargo has recently reduced FS KKR Capital Corp (FSK) stock to Underweight rating, as announced on March 17, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on December 11, 2024, B. Riley Securities had reduced the stock from a Buy to Neutral, setting a price target of $21.50. Wells Fargo also reduced Equal Weight rating with a price target of $21. Additionally, Wells Fargo raised Overweight rating on May 29, 2024, with a target price of $21. Hovde Group analysts, in their report published on February 28, 2024, also reduced Market Perform rating and set a price target of $20 for FS KKR Capital Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
FS KKR Capital Corp (FSK) Stock Trading Recap
On Thursday, FS KKR Capital Corp (FSK) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $20.04 which represents a slight increase of $0.59 or 3.03% from the prior close of $19.45. The stock opened at $20 and touched a low of $19.66 during the day, reaching a high of $20.13. The volume of shares traded was 1.31 million falling short of the average volume of 2.13 million.
Sponsored
FSK Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, FS KKR Capital Corp (FSK) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 2.30% over the last five trades and 11.64% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 0.56%, and it has plunged by -13.15% in the previous three months. Currently, FSK is trading at 2.51%, -2.54%, and -3.78% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, FSK, a Financial sector stock, is trading -16.61% below its 52-week high but remains 15.04% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.56 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
FS KKR Capital Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
FS KKR Capital Corp’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts a gross margin of 0.56%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, FS KKR Capital Corp’s market capitalization stands at $5.61 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 9.59, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 7.94. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 3.26, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 0.85, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 0.24% of FS KKR Capital Corp (FSK)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 30.50%.
Notable insider trades include IMASOGIE OSAGIE O, Director at FS KKR Capital Corp (FSK), who sold 40,885 shares on Nov 25 ’24, at $22.01 each, totaling $0.90 million. On Aug 15 ’24, Forman Michael C., Chief Executive Officer, sold 195,139 shares for $19.56 each, amounting to $3.82 million.
