KREF is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (Real Estate). Trading at $5.80. Current dividend yield: 6.83%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.40 |
| Current yield | 6.83% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Dec 30, 2026(in 73 days) |
| Next payment (estimated) | Jan 14, 2027 · $0.1000 |
| Most recent payment date | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1000 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -10.28% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -16.54% |
| Payout ratio | 625% |
| Market cap | $340M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $0.1000 |
| 2026-06-30 | $0.1000 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.2500 |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.2500 |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.2500 |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.2500 |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.2500 |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.2500 |
Price chart & technicals
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About KREF
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc is a real estate finance company that focuses on originating and acquiring senior mortgage loans secured by CRE assets. The investment is to originate or acquire senior mortgage loans collateralized by institutional-quality CRE assets that are owned and operated by experienced and well-capitalized sponsors and located in liquid markets with underlying fundamentals. KKR manages investments across multiple asset classes, including private equity, real estates, energy, infrastructure, credit, and hedge funds. The company's investment objective is capital preservation and generating attractive risk-adjusted returns for its stockholders over the long term, through dividends.
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Frequently asked
What is KREF's dividend yield?
KREF (KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 6.83%, which works out to about $0.40 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is KREF's next ex-dividend date?
KREF's next ex-dividend date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 73 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did KREF last pay a dividend?
KREF's most recent dividend payment date was Oct 15, 2026.
How often does KREF pay dividends?
KREF pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is KREF growing its dividend?
KREF has been shrinking its dividend at a -16.54% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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