KKR Real Estate Finance Trust declares $0.25 quarterly dividend

NEW YORK - KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (NYSE:KREF) announced Thursday that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2025.

The dividend will be payable on October 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2025, according to a press release statement from the company.

KREF is a real estate finance company that primarily focuses on originating and acquiring senior loans secured by commercial real estate properties. The company is externally managed and advised by an affiliate of KKR & Co. Inc.

The announcement comes as part of the company’s regular quarterly dividend distribution schedule. The declared dividend maintains the same payout level as previous quarters.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KREF.

In other recent news, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company experienced an earnings miss, posting an actual earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.04, significantly below the forecasted $0.01. However, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust’s revenue slightly surpassed expectations, coming in at $35.75 million, compared to the anticipated $35.1 million. JMP Securities reiterated its Market Outperform rating for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, maintaining a price target of $12.00. This target suggests a potential upside of 31.9% from current levels, based on projected dividends and book value. The financial results and analyst ratings indicate a mixed outlook for the company, with positive revenue performance but challenges in earnings. These developments provide investors with a nuanced picture of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust’s current financial standing and market position.

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