
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.
KREFKKR 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.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | $0.25 | 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 |
| October 15, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 |
| July 15, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 |
| April 15, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 |
| January 15, 2025 | $0.25 | 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 35 dividend payments over the past 9 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held KREF shares during this period received a total of $13.28 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.25/share was paid 8 days ago, on January 15, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: KREF currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 12.34%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2017, the dividend payout has grown by 0.0%, from $0.25 to $0.25.
- Dividend Reliability: KREF has maintained or increased its dividend for 8 consecutive payments.
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