# KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Mortgage
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) operates as a mortgage real estate investment trust (REIT), primarily focused on originating and acquiring first-lien debt secured by commercial properties. Its investment strategy includes a range of commercial real estate credit products, such as both leveraged and unleveraged commercial mortgage loans, as well as commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS). As an elected REIT, the company is exempt from federal corporate income tax, provided it distributes a minimum of 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. KREF was established in 2014 a...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $5.76 USD |
| Market Cap | $339.9M |
| P/E (TTM) | — |
| EPS (TTM) | −$0.45 |
| 52-Week Range | $5.25 – $9.11 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 12.15% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 12.15% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.70 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.40 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | -60.0% / -38.5% / -25.3% / — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | -25.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 154.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | -12.2% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 72.8% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | $0.1000 | 2026-10-15 |
| 2026-06-30 | $0.1000 | 2026-07-15 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.2500 | 2026-04-15 |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.2500 | 2026-01-15 |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.2500 | 2025-10-15 |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.2500 | 2025-07-15 |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.2500 | 2025-04-15 |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.2500 | 2025-01-15 |
| 2024-09-30 | $0.2500 | 2024-10-15 |
| 2024-06-28 | $0.2500 | 2024-07-15 |
| 2024-03-27 | $0.2500 | 2024-04-15 |
| 2023-12-28 | $0.4300 | 2024-01-12 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kref/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. do?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) operates in the REIT - Mortgage industry within the Real Estate sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is KREF's market cap?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) has a market capitalization of approximately $339.9 million, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does KREF pay a dividend?

Yes, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 12.15%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### Is KREF profitable?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) currently reports negative earnings on a trailing-twelve-month basis. The Earnings and Financials tabs show the full EPS history, revenue trend, and analyst forecasts for future profitability.

### How often does KREF pay dividends?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.40 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is KREF's payout ratio?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### How are KREF's dividends taxed?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) is a real estate investment trust (REIT). REIT distributions are typically a mix of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital, and are reported on Form 1099-DIV. Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kref
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kref/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kref/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kref/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kref/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/kref/peers

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