Goldman has recently reduced Kilroy Realty Corp (KRC) stock to Neutral rating, as announced on March 28, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on March 17, 2025, Jefferies had initiated the stock to Hold, setting a price target of $34. Wells Fargo also reduced Equal Weight rating with a price target of $35. Additionally, Barclays raised Overweight rating on February 27, 2025, with a target price of $44. Mizuho analysts, in their report published on January 7, 2025, also reduced Neutral rating and set a price target of $43 for Kilroy Realty Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Kilroy Realty Corp (KRC) Stock Trading Recap
On Monday, Kilroy Realty Corp (KRC) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $30.94 which represents a slight increase of $1.18 or 3.97% from the prior close of $29.76. The stock opened at $30.41 and touched a low of $30.13 during the day, reaching a high of $31.34. The volume of shares traded was 2.45 million exceeding the average volume of 1.68 million.
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KRC Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Kilroy Realty Corp (KRC) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 5.27% over the last five trades and -6.75% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by -18.69%, and it has plunged by -14.27% in the previous three months. Currently, KRC is trading at -4.49%, -8.30%, and -15.91% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, KRC, a Real Estate sector stock, is trading -29.33% below its 52-week high but remains 14.30% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 1.72 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Kilroy Realty Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Kilroy Realty Corp’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 29.46% and a profit margin of 18.40%, with a gross margin of -18.69%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Kilroy Realty Corp’s market capitalization stands at $3.66 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 17.50, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 40.53. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 3.22, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 0.68, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 2.28% of Kilroy Realty Corp (KRC)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 110.23%.
Notable insider trades include Osmond John, EVP, Head of Asset Management at Kilroy Realty Corp (KRC), who sold 4,000 shares on Mar 25 ’25, at $35.16 each, totaling $0.14 million. On Mar 24 ’25, Paratte A. Robert, See Remarks, sold 6,000 shares for $34.74 each, amounting to $0.21 million. Additionally, on Dec 02 ’24, Paratte A. Robert sold 8,500 shares at $40.74 each, generating $0.35 million.
