# NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF): Dividend & Fundamentals

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

NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) is a U.S.-based real estate finance firm. Its core activities involve the origination, structuring, and investment in a diverse range of real estate-backed financial products. These encompass senior mortgage debt, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, preferred stock, and securitized multifamily commercial mortgage-backed securities. The company aims to qualify as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. This status generally allows it to avoid federal corporate income taxes, provided it distributes at least 90% of its...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $15.61 USD |
| Market Cap | $294.2M |
| P/E (TTM) | 8.30 |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.88 |
| 52-Week Range | $12.36 – $18.43 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 12.81% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 12.81% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $2.00 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $2.00 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / -10.0% / 1.0% / — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 86.2% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 544.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 86.2% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 544.7% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.5000 | 2026-09-30 |
| 2026-06-15 | $0.5000 | 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.5000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 2025-12-15 | $0.5000 | 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-09-15 | $0.5000 | 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-06-13 | $0.5000 | 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-03-14 | $0.5000 | 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.5000 | 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-09-13 | $0.5000 | 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-06-14 | $0.5000 | 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-03-14 | $0.5000 | 2024-03-28 |
| 2023-12-14 | $0.6850 | 2023-12-29 |

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

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. do?

NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) 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 NREF's market cap?

NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) has a market capitalization of approximately $294.2 million, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does NREF pay a dividend?

Yes, NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 12.81%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does NREF pay dividends?

NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $2.00 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 NREF's payout ratio?

NexPoint Real Estate Finance, 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 NREF's dividends taxed?

NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) 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/nref
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nref/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nref/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nref/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nref/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nref/peers

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