KKR Real Estate Finance Trust declares $0.40625 preferred dividend

Published 16/10/2025, 21:30
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust declares $0.40625 preferred dividend

NEW YORK - KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (NYSE:KREF) announced Thursday that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40625 per share on its 6.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The company has maintained consistent dividend payments for nine consecutive years, with the common stock currently offering an attractive 11.52% dividend yield.

The dividend, which represents an annual payout of $1.625 per share, will be payable on December 15, 2025, to preferred stockholders of record as of November 28, 2025. According to InvestingPro analysis, KREF demonstrates strong dividend sustainability, backed by robust liquidity metrics with a current ratio of 13.82.

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 dividend distribution schedule for its preferred stockholders. This information was shared in a press release issued by the company.

In other recent news, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, revealing an unexpected earnings per share (EPS) miss. The company posted an EPS of -$0.04, falling short of the forecasted $0.01. However, KKR Real Estate Finance Trust’s revenue slightly surpassed expectations, reaching $35.75 million compared to the anticipated $35.1 million. Additionally, the company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share for the third quarter of 2025. This dividend is scheduled for payment on October 15, 2025, to shareholders recorded by September 30, 2025. In other developments, JMP Securities reiterated its Market Outperform rating for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, maintaining a price target of $12.00. This target is based on projected 2025 total dividends and the company’s book value as of June 30. These recent developments highlight a mix of financial performance and strategic decisions for the company.

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