KREF Dividend History & Analysis | 10.1% Yield
KREF has a dividend yield of 10.1% and paid 0.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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KREF Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.1 | 0% | 1.57% |
| 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.1 | -60% | 1.44% |
| 2026-03-31 | 2026-03-31 | 2026-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 4.06% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-15 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 3.04% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 2.79% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 2.82% |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 2.36% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-15 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 2.5% |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-15 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 2.04% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.25 | 0% | 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 | 0% | 3.19% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-13 | Quarterly | 0.43 | 0% | 3.64% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-14 | Quarterly | 0.43 | 0% | 3.59% |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-14 | Quarterly | 0.43 | 0% | 3.89% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-13 | Quarterly | 0.43 | 0% | 3.12% |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-14 | Quarterly | 0.43 | 0% | 2.53% |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.43 | 0% | 2.46% |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.43 | 0% | 2.08% |
| 2021-12-30 | 2021-12-31 | 2022-01-14 | Quarterly | 0.43 | 0% | 2.06% |
KREF Dividend FAQ
As of October 2026, KREF's dividend yield is 10.11%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.70 USD by the current share price of 5.86.
As of October 2026, KREF paid a dividend of 0.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-30 and the payout was 0.1 USD.
KREF pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, KREF has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-30.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for KREF for the next payments are between 0.085 (-15.0%) and 0.155 (+55.0%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 8.62%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.1 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for KKR Real Estate Finance (KREF) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for KKR Real Estate Finance (KREF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
KREF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -20.2% per year. Negative growth: KREF's dividend growth is negative and declining.
KREF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.41%. If you bought KREF's shares at 12.95 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.41% of your original purchase price.
KREF Payout Consistency is 90.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: KKR Real Estate Finance has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
KREF's 10.11% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of KREF is 625.0%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.
KREF's Overall Dividend Rating is 16.02%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
KREF Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-14 02:38 UTC