KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) Dividend History

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) is a real estate investment trust that specializes in originating and acquiring senior loans secured by commercial real estate assets across the United States. As part of the KKR platform, it focuses on providing flexible financing solutions to borrowers, leveraging KKR’s extensive experience in the real estate and finance sectors. KREF aims to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders through its investments in mortgage loans and commercial real estate debt.

30 Hudson Yards, New York, NY, 10001
Phone: 212-750-8300
Website: https://www.kkrreit.com
Dividend Yield: 11.05%
Dividend Frequency: Quarterly

Dividend History

Pay Date Amount Ex Dividend Date Record Date
July 15, 2025 $0.25 06/30/2025 06/30/2025
April 15, 2025 $0.25 03/31/2025 03/31/2025
January 15, 2025 $0.25 12/31/2024 12/31/2024
October 15, 2024 $0.25 09/30/2024 09/30/2024
July 15, 2024 $0.25 06/28/2024 06/28/2024
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Dividends Summary

  • KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. has issued 33 dividend payments over the past 8 years
  • The most recent dividend was paid 8 days ago, on July 15, 2025
  • The first recorded dividend was paid on July 14, 2017
  • The highest dividend payout was $0.43 per share
  • The average dividend over this 8 year span is $0.39 per share

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Page data last updated 07/23/2025 07:25:28 UTC Dividend yield is calculated using only dividends that have already been paid. Future or declared dividends are not included