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Dividend history and payout analysis for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.
| Metric (FY) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividends per share (FY) | $0.75 | $1.00 | $1.72 | $1.72 | $1.72 | $1.72 | $1.72 | $1.69 | $0.99 |
| Dividend yield (FY) % | N/A | 14.71% | 15.31% | 14.52% | 8.82% | 9.68% | 8.49% | 8.45% | 5.59% |
| Payout ratio (FY) % | N/A | 289.69% | -454.31% | 359.31% | 75.77% | 178.47% | 110.65% | 99.43% | 85.87% |
| Pay Date | Ex-Date | Record Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-15 | September 30, 25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.25 |
| 2025-07-15 | June 30, 25 | 2025-06-30 | $0.25 |
| 2025-04-15 | March 31, 25 | 2025-03-31 | $0.25 |
| 2025-01-15 | December 31, 24 | 2024-12-31 | $0.25 |
| 2024-10-15 | September 30, 24 | 2024-09-30 | $0.25 |
| 2024-07-15 | June 28, 24 | 2024-06-28 | $0.25 |
| 2024-04-15 | March 27, 24 | 2024-03-28 | $0.25 |
| 2024-01-12 | December 28, 23 | 2023-12-29 | $0.43 |
| 2023-10-13 | September 28, 23 | 2023-09-29 | $0.43 |
| 2023-07-14 | June 29, 23 | 2023-06-30 | $0.43 |
| 2023-04-14 | March 30, 23 | 2023-03-31 | $0.43 |
| 2023-01-13 | December 29, 22 | 2022-12-30 | $0.43 |
| 2022-10-14 | September 29, 22 | 2022-09-30 | $0.43 |
| 2022-07-15 | June 29, 22 | 2022-06-30 | $0.43 |
| 2022-04-15 | March 30, 22 | 2022-03-31 | $0.43 |
| 2022-01-14 | December 30, 21 | 2021-12-31 | $0.43 |
| 2021-10-15 | September 29, 21 | 2021-09-30 | $0.43 |
| 2021-07-15 | June 29, 21 | 2021-06-30 | $0.43 |
| 2021-04-15 | March 30, 21 | 2021-03-31 | $0.43 |
| 2021-01-15 | December 30, 20 | 2020-12-31 | $0.43 |
| 2020-10-15 | September 29, 20 | 2020-09-30 | $0.43 |
| 2020-07-15 | June 29, 20 | 2020-06-30 | $0.43 |
| 2020-04-15 | March 30, 20 | 2020-03-31 | $0.43 |
| 2020-01-15 | December 30, 19 | 2019-12-31 | $0.43 |
| 2019-10-16 | September 27, 19 | 2019-09-30 | $0.43 |
| 2019-07-15 | June 27, 19 | 2019-06-28 | $0.43 |
| 2019-04-12 | March 28, 19 | 2019-03-29 | $0.43 |
| 2019-01-11 | December 27, 18 | 2018-12-28 | $0.43 |
| 2018-10-12 | September 27, 18 | 2018-09-28 | $0.43 |
| 2018-07-13 | June 28, 18 | 2018-06-29 | $0.43 |
| 2018-04-13 | March 28, 18 | 2018-03-29 | $0.40 |
| 2018-01-12 | December 28, 17 | 2017-12-29 | $0.37 |
| 2017-10-12 | September 28, 17 | 2017-09-30 | $0.37 |
| 2017-07-14 | June 28, 17 | 2017-06-30 | $0.25 |
The dividend yield shows how much KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.
By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.
Comparing KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.
Analyzing KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.
Investors often include KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.
