KREF - NYSE
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.
$6.96
+2.1%KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc., a mortgage real estate investment trust, focuses primarily on originating and acquiring senior loans secured by commercial real estate (CRE) assets. It engages in the origination and purchase of credit investments related to CRE, including leveraged and unleveraged commercial mortgage loans, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotKKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. Dividend History
KREF Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
37
Latest Dividend
$0.1000
Annual Amount
$1.1000
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 22, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | -60.00% |
Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 11, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 13, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 1, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | -41.86% |
Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 13, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 15, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 14, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 15, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 15, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Jul 15, 2020 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 16, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 16, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Oct 16, 2019 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 17, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 19, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Apr 12, 2019 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 17, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 11, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | Oct 12, 2018 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 7, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | Jul 13, 2018 | $0.4300 | $0.4300 | Quarterly | +7.50% |
Mar 12, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | Apr 13, 2018 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 | Quarterly | +8.11% |
Dec 14, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | $0.3700 | $0.3700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | Oct 12, 2017 | $0.3700 | $0.3700 | Quarterly | +48.00% |
Jun 16, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | Jul 14, 2017 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | - |
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Negative payout ratio indicates the company is either not paying dividends or has negative earnings. Not a dividend-paying stock currently.
FCF Payout Ratio
FCF insufficient to cover dividends. Company relying on borrowing, asset sales, or cash reserves to maintain payout. Unsustainable long-term.
Dividend Growth
Strong dividend growth demonstrates management confidence and business strength. Excellent signal for long-term dividend investors.
Sustainability
Dividend sustainability questionable. Monitor closely for signs of stress. Consider whether yield justifies the risk.
Key Insight
Unsustainable dividend: Company paying out more than it generates in earnings or free cash flow. Dividend cut highly probable unless management takes corrective action or earnings recover dramatically.
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