Chris Kotowski
Oppenheimer | Financial Services
Chris Kotowski is an analyst from Oppenheimer specializing in the Financial Services sector. Ranked #2336 out of 4363 analysts, they have issued 42 stock ratings with a success rate of 67.08% and an average return of 3.55%.
Chris Kotowski has a well-established track record, with 42 ratings issued in the Financial Services sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 67.08% and an average return of 3.55%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.
Recent Ratings Analysis
PNC
BuyOct 16, 2025
Target
$240.00
Current
$178.37
Performance
0.00%
Chris Kotowski rated PNC as Outperform on Oct 16, 2025, setting a price target of 240. Shares have remained stable near 178.37, leaving the 240 target still in play.
BAC
BuyOct 16, 2025
Target
$57.00
Current
$50.44
Performance
0.00%
On Oct 16, 2025, BAC was given a Outperform rating by Chris Kotowski, with a target price of 57. The stock traded sideways with a 0.00% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.
OWL
BuyOct 14, 2025
Target
$24.00
Current
$15.89
Performance
-5.19%
OWL received a Outperform rating from Chris Kotowski on Oct 14, 2025, aiming for 24. The rating hasn’t played out as hoped, with the stock trading 5.19% below expectations.
STEP
BuyOct 14, 2025
Target
$83.00
Current
$61.80
Performance
-7.61%
On Oct 14, 2025, Chris Kotowski published a Outperform outlook on STEP, with a target of 83. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 61.8.
ARES
BuyOct 14, 2025
Target
$180.00
Current
$141.24
Performance
-5.58%
Chris Kotowski on Oct 14, 2025 assigned ARES a Outperform rating, with a price target of 180. The call has struggled to gain traction, with shares losing 5.58%.
HLNE
BuyOct 14, 2025
Target
$181.00
Current
$117.61
Performance
-5.85%
On Oct 14, 2025, Chris Kotowski reaffirmed HLNE with a Outperform rating, targeting 181. Shares slid 5.85% despite the recommendation, highlighting downside risks.
KKR
BuyOct 14, 2025
Target
$164.00
Current
$117.52
Performance
-6.72%
KKR was rated Outperform by Chris Kotowski on Oct 14, 2025, with a price objective of 164. This case shows how bullish projections can fail, with the stock now below 117.52.
USB
BuySep 23, 2025
Target
$66.00
Current
$45.65
Performance
-7.50%
On Sep 23, 2025, Chris Kotowski initiated coverage on USB with a Outperform rating and target of 66. The Buy call has yet to be validated as shares remain 20.35 away from the target.
C
BuySep 23, 2025
Target
$123.00
Current
$96.26
Performance
-6.54%
Chris Kotowski issued a Outperform recommendation for C on Sep 23, 2025, price target set at 123. The market hasn’t rewarded the bullish outlook, exposing uncertainty in the call.
WT
BuyJul 22, 2025
Target
$15.00
Current
$12.90
Performance
-3.30%
On Jul 22, 2025, WT was evaluated by Chris Kotowski, who gave a Outperform rating and target of 15. So far, the Buy call awaits clearer momentum, with shares flat at 12.9.
GCMG
BuyJul 14, 2025
Target
$19.00
Current
$11.49
Performance
-2.54%
Chris Kotowski rated GCMG as Outperform on Jul 14, 2025, setting a price target of 19. Shares have remained stable near 11.49, leaving the 19 target still in play.
PX
BuyJul 14, 2025
Target
$21.00
Current
$10.48
Performance
-3.85%
On Jul 14, 2025, PX was given a Outperform rating by Chris Kotowski, with a target price of 21. The stock traded sideways with a -3.85% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.
CG
HoldMar 19, 2025
Target
$0.00
Current
$56.99
Performance
31.13%
CG received a Perform rating from Chris Kotowski on Mar 19, 2025, aiming for null. Investors saw gains of 31.13% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.
JEF
HoldMar 19, 2025
Target
$0.00
Current
$48.80
Performance
-17.71%
On Mar 19, 2025, Chris Kotowski published a Perform outlook on JEF, with a target of null. Weakness in the stock, now at 48.8, supported the conservative rating.
GS
HoldMar 19, 2025
Target
$0.00
Current
$758.09
Performance
36.02%
Chris Kotowski on Mar 19, 2025 assigned GS a Perform rating, with a price target of null. Shares outperformed expectations, climbing 36.02% despite the neutral view.
MRCC
HoldMar 04, 2025
Target
$8.00
Current
$7.00
Performance
-14.00%
On Mar 04, 2025, Chris Kotowski reaffirmed MRCC with a Perform rating, targeting 8. The Hold stance reflected market caution that was later justified.
JPM
HoldNov 20, 2024
Target
$0.00
Current
$298.54
Performance
23.99%
JPM was rated Perform by Chris Kotowski on Nov 20, 2024, with a price objective of null. Despite caution, upside momentum rewarded risk-takers with gains to 298.54.
MS
HoldJul 17, 2024
Target
$0.00
Current
$160.02
Performance
49.61%
On Jul 17, 2024, Chris Kotowski initiated coverage on MS with a Perform rating and target of null. The Hold stance underestimated the stock’s strength as it gained 49.61%.