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Yield 12m 10.14%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.00
Dividend Growth Rate 5y -10.28%
Overall Dividend Rating 40.64%
Yield on Cost 5y 10.75%
Payout Ratio 588.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 92.4%
Total Return 12m: 5.14%
#14 in Group
Total Return 5y: -1.26%
#22 in Group
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(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
ABR 2,173m 14.1% 44.0%
MFA 921m 14.0% 37.0%
RC 755m 16.3% 26.7%
CHMI 92m 19.9% 19.2%
ACRE 213m 18.0% 19.7%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Consistency
MITT 186m 52.8% 80.4%
ABR 2,173m 6.94% 80.8%
LADR 1,313m -0.43% 88.3%
DX 1,225m -2.67% 66.3%
EFC 1,152m 4.89% 90.4%

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KREF Dividend History: Last 33 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.25 2.36%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.25 2.5%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.25 2.04%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.25 2.77%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.25 -41.9% 2.53%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.43 3.19%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.43 3.64%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.43 3.59%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.43 3.89%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.43 3.12%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.43 2.53%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.43 2.46%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-15 Quarterly 0.43 2.08%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.43 2.06%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.43 2.02%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.43 61.7% 1.96%
2021-05-27 0.266 -38.1% 1.26%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.43 2.33%
2020-12-30 2020-12-31 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.43 2.36%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.43 2.56%
2020-06-29 2020-06-30 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.43 2.56%
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.43
2019-12-30 2019-12-31 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.43
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-16 Quarterly 0.43
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.43
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-12 Quarterly 0.43
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-11 Quarterly 0.43
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-12 Quarterly 0.43
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.43 7.5%
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.4 8.1%
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.37
2017-09-28 2017-09-30 2017-10-12 Quarterly 0.37 48%
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-14 Other 0.25

KREF Dividend FAQ

Does KREF pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, KREF paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-31.

What is the Dividend Yield of KREF?

As of April 2025, KREF`s dividend yield is 10.14%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 9.18.

How often does KREF pay dividends?

KREF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), KREF has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for KREF?

The next ex-dividend date for KKR Real Estate Finance (KREF) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of KREF?

KREF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -10.28% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of KREF?

KREF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.8%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought KKR Real Estate Finance five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.00) divided by the purchase price five years ago (9.30):

What is the Payout Consistency of KREF?

KREF Payout Consistency is 92.4%.
Highly consistent: KKR Real Estate Finance has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does KREF have a good Dividend Yield?

KREF`s 10.14% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of KREF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of KREF is 588.2%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of KREF?

KREF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 40.64%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

KREF Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in KREF`s Outstanding Shares?

KKR Real Estate Finance`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.95% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 40.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has KKR Real Estate Finance ever had a Stock Split?

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Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2015 13,057,100
2016 52,174,300 +299.59%
2017 53,688,000 +2.9%
2018 58,253,800 +8.5%
2019 57,595,400 -1.13%
2020 55,669,200 -3.34%
2021 59,453,300 +6.8%
2022 69,109,800 +16.24%
2023 69,384,300 +0.4%
2024 69,396,900 +0.02%
2025 68,765,900 -0.91%