KREF Dividend Yield & Safety Analysis

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. • Commercial Real Estate Debt • Exchange: NYSE:KREF

Dividend Yield
10.42%
$0.60 Annualized / Share
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
$0.15 Per Distribution
AFFO Payout Ratio
88.2%
Standard REIT Coverage
Dividend Safety
50/100
Borderline / Moderate Risk

REITwave Dividend Safety Rating

Higher leverage or elevated payout ratio. Monitor quarterly earnings guidance.

Borderline / Moderate Risk (50/100)

KREF Technical Chart & Dividend Entry Timing

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Recent Dividend Payment History

Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Cash Amount Distribution Type
October 2026 Upcoming Scheduled $0.15 Regular Quarterly Dividend

5-Year Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) Projection

Hypothetical $10,000 initial investment with 100% automatic dividend reinvestment at current yield:

Time Horizon Accumulated Shares Annual Dividend Income Estimated Portfolio Value
Year 1 1911.7 Shares $1,041.67 $11,341.67
Year 2 2099.4 Shares $1,147.01 $12,828.93
Year 3 2299.5 Shares $1,259.64 $14,473.43
Year 4 2512.3 Shares $1,379.71 $16,287.35
Year 5 2738.1 Shares $1,507.41 $18,283.38

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF)'s dividend yield?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF) currently pays an annualized dividend yield of 10.42%, representing an annual cash distribution of approximately $0.60 per share.

Is KREF's dividend safe from being cut?

REITwave assigns KREF an institutional Dividend Safety Score of 50/100 (Borderline / Moderate Risk) with an AFFO payout ratio of 88.2%. Higher leverage or elevated payout ratio. Monitor quarterly earnings guidance.

How often does KREF pay dividends?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. pays dividends on a Quarterly distribution schedule, delivering cash directly to brokerage accounts 4 times per year.

When is the next ex-dividend date for KREF?

For KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF), ex-dividend dates typically precede the cash pay date by 10 to 14 days. Check REITwave's 30-day cash flow calendar for confirmed declared dates.