Overview
Kennedy Wilson Q2 adjusted EBITDA beats analyst expectations, driven by asset sales, per LSEG data
Adjusted net income for Q2 exceeds estimates, reflecting strong operational performance
Company's AUM grows to $30 bln, supported by credit investment platform expansion
Outlook
Company expects $5.2 bln in future funding commitments to boost Fee-Bearing Capital
Kennedy Wilson sees strong rental housing origination pipeline, currently over $1 billion in new originations in process
Company anticipates $9.6 mln addition to NOI from Vintage portfolio completion
Result Drivers
ASSET SALES - Realized gains from asset sales significantly boosted adjusted EBITDA
AUM GROWTH - AUM reached $30 bln, driven by credit investment platform expansion and rental portfolio growth
INVESTMENT FEES - Investment management fees increased by 39%, driven by loan originations and recurring fees
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Adjusted Net Income
Beat
$34.50 mln
-$15 mln (1 Analyst)
Q2 Adjusted EBITDA
Beat
$147.10 mln
$118.20 mln (2 Analysts)
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the real estate rental, development & operations peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Kennedy-Wilson Holdings Inc is $8.35, about 12.1% above its August 5 closing price of $7.34
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)