KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.25 Per Share

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share for the second quarter of 2025. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2025. As of the latest financial data, KREF has a market capitalization of $597.37 million and institutional ownership stands at 76.82%. The announcement includes forward-looking statements.

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF), a mortgage real estate investment trust, has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share for the second quarter of 2025. The dividend will be payable on July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2025 [1].

The dividend represents an annualized payout of $1.00 per share, yielding 10.52% [1]. This high yield is reflective of the company's strategy to attract investors seeking high dividend returns. KREF's dividend payout ratio of 107.5% indicates that the company is currently covering its dividend payments with its balance sheet rather than earnings alone [1].

As of the latest financial data, KREF has a market capitalization of $597.37 million and institutional ownership stands at 76.82% [1]. The company's stock has seen recent institutional inflows, with major hedge funds such as Millennium Management LLC, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, and Caxton Associates LLP increasing their stakes in the company [1].

Analysts have provided varying opinions on KREF's stock. JMP Securities has a "market outperform" rating with a $12.00 target price, while JPMorgan Chase & Co. has an "overweight" rating with a $9.50 target price. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has a "market perform" rating with a $10.75 target price [1]. Overall, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $11.88 [1].

The company's earnings results for the quarter ending April 23, 2025, showed earnings per share of ($0.15), missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.17 by ($0.32) [1]. Despite this, the company has a strong balance sheet with a quick ratio of 296.16 and a current ratio of 296.16, indicating a healthy liquidity position [1].

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. is externally managed and advised by an affiliate of KKR & Co. Inc. and focuses primarily on originating and acquiring transitional senior loans secured by commercial real estate properties [2].

The dividend declaration includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, and the company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law [2].

For further information, please contact the company's investor relations department at (212) 763-9048 or visit their website at www.kkrreit.com [2].

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/kkr-real-estate-finance-trust-inc-to-issue-quarterly-dividend-of-025-nysekref-2025-06-11/
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250610725786/kkr-real-estate-finance-trust-inc-declares-quarterly-dividend-of-025-per-share-of-common-stock