KKR & Co Inc vs Western Alliance Bancorporation — how do they compare? KKR & Co Inc trades at $111.4 (market cap $99.61B), while Western Alliance Bancorporation trades at $81.46 (market cap $8.89B). The key difference: KKR & Co Inc is far larger — about 11.2× Western Alliance Bancorporation's market cap, and Western Alliance Bancorporation pays the higher dividend (2.06%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KKR | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $99.61B | $8.89B |
Sector | Financials | Financials |
52-Week High | $149.34 | $96.08 |
52-Week Low | $83.88 | $66.70 |
Enterprise Value | $22.17B | — |
Dividend Yield | 0.7% | 2.06% |
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KKR is one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, with $490.7 billion in total assets under management, including $384.5 billion in fee-earning AUM, at the end of June 2022. The company has two core segments: asset management (which includes private markets--private equity, credit, infrastructure, energy and real estate--and public markets--primarily credit and hedge/investment fund platforms) and insurance (following the February 2021 purchase of a 61.5% economic stake in Global Atlantic Financial Group, which is engaged in retirement/annuity and life insurance lines as well as reinsurance). On the asset management side, private markets account for 50% of fee-earning AUM and 70% of base management fees, while public markets account for 50% and 30%, respectively.
Read more on KKR →Western Alliance Bancorporation is a top-performing bank holding company that operates a dual business model: high-touch regional banking and specialized national business lines. It serves niche industries—including technology, life sciences, and homeowners associations—providing sophisticated commercial lending and treasury solutions that bridge the gap between regional service and national scale.
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