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Blackstone vs KKR & Co.: how do the stocks compare?

BX and KKR side by side, in plain English. This is an explanation of the two businesses, not a recommendation to buy either one.

BXKKR
TickerBXKKR
ExchangeNYSENYSE
SectorFinancial ServicesFinancial Services
IndustryAsset ManagementAsset Management
Sizelarge caplarge cap
Market value135 billion dollars81.1 billion dollars

Blackstone (BX)

Blackstone trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BX. It is a large cap company in the asset management industry, part of the financial services sector, with a market value of about 135 billion dollars.

  • Interest rates and the health of the economy.
  • How many borrowers fail to repay loans.
  • Rules from regulators and market activity.

KKR & Co. (KKR)

KKR & Co. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker KKR. It is a large cap company in the asset management industry, part of the financial services sector, with a market value of about 81.1 billion dollars.

  • Interest rates and the health of the economy.
  • How many borrowers fail to repay loans.
  • Rules from regulators and market activity.

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Common questions

What is the difference between BX and KKR?

Blackstone trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BX. It is a large cap company in the asset management industry, part of the financial services sector, with a market value of about 135 billion dollars. KKR & Co. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker KKR. It is a large cap company in the asset management industry, part of the financial services sector, with a market value of about 81.1 billion dollars.

Which is bigger, Blackstone or KKR & Co.?

Blackstone has the larger market value, at about 135 billion dollars.

Are Blackstone and KKR & Co. in the same industry?

Yes. Both are in the asset management industry.

Educational information, not financial advice. Figures are approximate and do not include live prices.