KKR & Co Inc vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? KKR & Co Inc trades at $96.97 (market cap $87.07B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: KKR & Co Inc is far larger — about 3.3× Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s market cap, and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. pays the higher dividend (1.36%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| KKR | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $87.07B | $26.30B |
Sector | Financials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $152.16 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $83.88 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $12.59B | $27.14B |
Dividend Yield | 0.77% | 1.36% |
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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 →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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