10 Best Long-Term Stocks to Buy Now for High Returns

8. KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR)

3-year Revenue Growth: ~60.4%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 76

Market Capitalisation: ~$84.4 billion

Average Upside Potential: ~30.3%

KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) is one of the Best Long-Term Stocks to Buy Now for High Returns. On May 18, TD Cowen reduced its price target on the company’s stock to $104 from $106 and kept a “Hold” rating on the shares. Notably, the firm updated its models in the alternative asset manager group after the release of Q1 reports. As per the analyst, the broader sector’s long-term earnings power is climbing. That being said, the current earnings quality is low.

In a separate release, KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) released its Q1 2026 results, with total GAAP revenue of $4.32 billion, of which $2.02 billion came from asset management and strategic holdings. Out of this, total fees and other made up $1.18 billion, and total capital allocation-based income was $841.8 million. Total fees and other for Q1 2026 increased on a YoY basis, primarily because of an increase in management fees and, to a lesser extent, incentive fees. However, the impact was partially offset by a decrease in transaction fees.

KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) is a private equity and real estate investment firm that specializes in direct and fund-of-fund investments.