Insider Selling: TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) CFO Sells 613 Shares of Stock

Key Points

  • CFO Shane Kapral sold 613 shares on Jan. 20 at an average of $203.77 (~$124,911), cutting his stake to 5,286 shares and, together with a series of other recent disposals, has sold well over $1.2 million of TKO stock in recent weeks.
  • Multiple senior insiders — including Director Nick Khan and several executives (Andrew Schleimer, Seth Krauss, Mark Shapiro) — disclosed large share sales this week, a concentration of insider selling that analysts say is increasing near-term supply pressure and helping drive TKO shares down about 2%.
  • Despite the insider selling, analysts remain largely positive: several firms have raised price targets (JPMorgan and Guggenheim to $225, Sanford Bernstein to $230, Susquehanna to $251) and the consensus target sits around $227.73 with an overall "Moderate Buy" rating.

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO - Get Free Report) CFO Shane Kapral sold 613 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $203.77, for a total transaction of $124,911.01. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 5,286 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,077,128.22. The trade was a 10.39% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Shane Kapral also recently made the following trade(s):

  • On Thursday, January 22nd, Shane Kapral sold 1,238 shares of TKO Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.98, for a total transaction of $250,051.24.
  • On Monday, January 12th, Shane Kapral sold 749 shares of TKO Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $198.83, for a total value of $148,923.67.
  • On Wednesday, January 7th, Shane Kapral sold 224 shares of TKO Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $201.47, for a total value of $45,129.28.
  • On Monday, January 5th, Shane Kapral sold 1,946 shares of TKO Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $204.21, for a total value of $397,392.66.
  • On Monday, December 29th, Shane Kapral sold 253 shares of TKO Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $216.36, for a total transaction of $54,739.08.
  • On Monday, December 22nd, Shane Kapral sold 254 shares of TKO Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $214.08, for a total transaction of $54,376.32.
  • On Monday, December 15th, Shane Kapral sold 254 shares of TKO Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $206.44, for a total transaction of $52,435.76.
  • On Monday, December 8th, Shane Kapral sold 254 shares of TKO Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $202.41, for a total transaction of $51,412.14.
  • On Monday, December 1st, Shane Kapral sold 254 shares of TKO Group stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $192.82, for a total value of $48,976.28.
  • On Monday, November 24th, Shane Kapral sold 254 shares of TKO Group stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $178.32, for a total value of $45,293.28.

TKO Group Stock Down 2.0%




TKO stock opened at $200.35 on Friday. The business's 50-day moving average is $201.78 and its two-hundred day moving average is $190.77. The company has a market cap of $39.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 76.76 and a beta of 0.62. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $133.07 and a fifty-two week high of $218.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, a quick ratio of 1.46 and a current ratio of 1.46.

TKO Group (NYSE:TKO - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.58 by ($0.11). The business had revenue of $1.12 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.12 billion. TKO Group had a return on equity of 2.57% and a net margin of 5.27%.TKO Group's revenue for the quarter was down 27.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.28 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that TKO Group Holdings, Inc. will post 3.88 earnings per share for the current year.

TKO Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 15th were given a $0.78 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 15th. This is a boost from TKO Group's previous quarterly dividend of $0.76. This represents a $3.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.6%. TKO Group's payout ratio is 119.54%.

More TKO Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting TKO Group this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on TKO to $225 and kept an "overweight" rating — a near-term institutional endorsement that supports upside vs. the current price and may attract buyers. JPMorgan Analyst Note
  • Positive Sentiment: Industry commentary from Zacks highlights film & TV production/distribution names (including TKO) as beneficiaries of strong digital content consumption, supporting longer-term revenue tailwinds for content owners. Zacks Industry Note
  • Neutral Sentiment: UFC renewed a multiyear partnership with Skilled Trades College (STC) — positive for brand engagement but unlikely to move TKO’s stock materially on its own. UFC–STC Partnership
  • Neutral Sentiment: Pre-earnings previews and coverage are circulating ahead of TKO’s next report; these pieces can elevate near-term volatility but don't change fundamentals by themselves. MSN Earnings Preview
  • Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling disclosed today from multiple insiders (including Director Nick Khan, CFO(s) and other executives). These trades are large and concentrated, signaling manager liquidity-taking and increasing near-term supply pressure on the stock. SEC filings: Read More., Read More..
  • Negative Sentiment: Additional insider disposals reported this week: Andrew M. Schleimer (11,978 shares), Seth D. Krauss (14,016 shares), Mark S. Shapiro (14,363 shares). The aggregate volume and concentration of these sales likely explain much of today’s downward pressure. Relevant SEC filings: Read More., Read More., Read More..

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on TKO shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on TKO Group from $220.00 to $225.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday. Guggenheim upped their price target on TKO Group from $205.00 to $225.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday, October 3rd. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price objective on TKO Group from $190.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Monday, October 6th. Zacks Research lowered shares of TKO Group from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Finally, Susquehanna reiterated a "positive" rating and issued a $251.00 price target on shares of TKO Group in a research report on Monday. Fourteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $227.73.

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Hedge Funds Weigh In On TKO Group

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Whittier Trust Co. grew its stake in TKO Group by 350.0% during the second quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 135 shares of the company's stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of TKO Group by 840.0% during the 2nd quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 141 shares of the company's stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 126 shares during the last quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC grew its position in shares of TKO Group by 1,360.0% during the third quarter. Cromwell Holdings LLC now owns 146 shares of the company's stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 136 shares in the last quarter. Eastern Bank purchased a new position in shares of TKO Group during the second quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in shares of TKO Group in the second quarter worth about $34,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.79% of the company's stock.

TKO Group Company Profile

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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.

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