Strs Ohio Lowers Stake in TKO Group Holdings, Inc. $TKO

Strs Ohio cut its position in TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) by 27.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 59,844 shares of the company’s stock after selling 22,423 shares during the period. Strs Ohio’s holdings in TKO Group were worth $12,086,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Congress Asset Management Co. boosted its stake in shares of TKO Group by 20.9% in the third quarter. Congress Asset Management Co. now owns 545,079 shares of the company’s stock worth $110,084,000 after acquiring an additional 94,100 shares during the period. Ninety One UK Ltd raised its stake in TKO Group by 14.4% during the 2nd quarter. Ninety One UK Ltd now owns 4,850,006 shares of the company’s stock valued at $882,459,000 after purchasing an additional 611,233 shares during the period. Moran Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in TKO Group by 95.2% in the 3rd quarter. Moran Wealth Management LLC now owns 39,043 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,885,000 after purchasing an additional 19,040 shares in the last quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in TKO Group by 558.3% in the 3rd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 33,342 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,734,000 after purchasing an additional 28,277 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. boosted its stake in TKO Group by 387.1% in the 2nd quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. now owns 7,691 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,399,000 after purchasing an additional 6,112 shares during the period. 89.79% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

TKO Group Stock Up 2.8%

Shares of NYSE TKO opened at $205.76 on Monday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $202.22 and its 200-day moving average price is $191.24. The company has a current ratio of 1.46, a quick ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $40.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 78.84 and a beta of 0.62. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. has a 12-month low of $133.07 and a 12-month high of $218.11.

TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.47 EPS 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 company had revenue of $1.12 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.12 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.28 EPS. The company’s revenue was down 27.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that TKO Group Holdings, Inc. will post 3.88 EPS for the current fiscal year.

TKO Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 15th were given a dividend of $0.78 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 15th. This represents a $3.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.5%. This is an increase from TKO Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.76. TKO Group’s dividend payout ratio is presently 119.54%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently issued reports on TKO. BTIG Research lifted their price objective on shares of TKO Group from $235.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 31st. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price target on shares of TKO Group from $190.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. Zacks Research cut shares of TKO Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Wolfe Research reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $227.00 price objective on shares of TKO Group in a report on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $210.00 target price on TKO Group in a report on Thursday, December 18th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, TKO Group currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $227.73.

Insider Activity at TKO Group

In related news, insider Mark S. Shapiro sold 14,363 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.98, for a total value of $2,901,038.74. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 118,400 shares in the company, valued at $23,914,432. This trade represents a 10.82% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, insider Seth D. Krauss sold 14,016 shares of TKO Group stock in a transaction on Wednesday, January 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.22, for a total transaction of $2,820,299.52. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 2,271 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $456,970.62. The trade was a 86.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 164,361 shares of company stock worth $33,191,184 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 53.80% of the company’s stock.

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.

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.