Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE:KRC) Stock Rated “Hold” by Wall Street Brokerages

Shares of Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE:KRC) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the fifteen ratings firms that are covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have issued a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12-month price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $38.62.

KRC has been the subject of several analyst reports. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Kilroy Realty from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, September 12th. Citigroup boosted their target price on Kilroy Realty from $34.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Barclays increased their target price on Kilroy Realty from $31.00 to $38.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Kilroy Realty from $33.00 to $38.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. Finally, Scotiabank reduced their price target on Kilroy Realty from $41.00 to $39.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, September 17th.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Inspire Investing LLC raised its holdings in Kilroy Realty by 1.7% in the 3rd quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 22,724 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $756,000 after purchasing an additional 388 shares in the last quarter. State of Michigan Retirement System lifted its position in shares of Kilroy Realty by 1.9% in the 1st quarter. State of Michigan Retirement System now owns 26,265 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $741,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the period. Sterling Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Kilroy Realty by 6.1% in the 3rd quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC now owns 10,411 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $346,000 after purchasing an additional 596 shares during the period. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund lifted its position in shares of Kilroy Realty by 2.8% in the 1st quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 22,387 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $632,000 after purchasing an additional 600 shares during the period. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its stake in shares of Kilroy Realty by 24.7% during the 3rd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 3,070 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $102,000 after purchasing an additional 608 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 94.22% of the company’s stock.

Kilroy Realty News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Kilroy Realty this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue was $271.6 million, ahead of the $268.0 million analyst consensus. Quarterly EPS of $0.13 matched expectations, reducing the risk of an earnings-related disappointment. Kilroy Realty quarterly earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s report highlighted strong leasing performance, which may support occupancy, future cash flows and the REIT’s ability to navigate challenging office-property conditions. Kilroy Realty Posts Mixed Q3 Results, Strong Leasing
• Neutral Sentiment: Kilroy Realty updated its fiscal 2026 EPS outlook to $3.55–$3.59, with the midpoint slightly below the $3.59 consensus estimate. The narrow range largely confirms expectations but signals limited near-term upside to forecasts. Kilroy Realty Revises 2026 Earnings Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter FFO was $0.88 per share, below the $0.89 consensus and down from $1.09 a year earlier. FFO is a key REIT performance measure, making the decline a concern for investors focused on recurring cash generation. Kilroy Realty Q3 FFO Misses Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue declined 2.9% year over year, while reported EPS fell sharply from $1.08 in the prior-year quarter to $0.13, underscoring continued pressure on operating results despite the revenue beat. Kilroy Realty Third-Quarter Financial and Operational Results

Kilroy Realty Stock Performance

Shares of KRC stock opened at $37.25 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 155.22 and a beta of 1.16. Kilroy Realty has a 12 month low of $27.36 and a 12 month high of $43.58. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $35.17 and its 200-day moving average price is $35.60. The company has a current ratio of 2.65, a quick ratio of 2.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83.

Kilroy Realty (NYSE:KRC) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 22nd. The real estate investment trust reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.13. Kilroy Realty had a net margin of 2.63% and a return on equity of 0.52%. The firm had revenue of $271.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $268.02 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.08 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts forecast that Kilroy Realty will post 3.59 EPS for the current year.

Kilroy Realty Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th were paid a dividend of $0.54 per share. This represents a $2.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, September 30th. Kilroy Realty’s dividend payout ratio is 152.11%.

Kilroy Realty Company Profile

Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC) is a real estate investment trust that owns, develops, acquires and manages office, life science and mixed-use properties. Its portfolio is primarily designed for businesses in technology, life science, entertainment, media and other knowledge-based industries.

The company’s properties are concentrated in major innovation and employment centers on the U.S. West Coast, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle. Kilroy has also developed and operated mixed-use projects that combine office space with retail, residential and public amenities.

Founded in 1947, Kilroy Realty has developed into a prominent owner and operator of commercial real estate in coastal U.S.