KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS (KREF) Stock Price & Overview

NYSE:KREF • US48251K1007

7.27 USD
-0.14 (-1.89%)
At close: Mar 5, 2026
7.27 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/5/2026, 5:05:00 PM

The current stock price of KREF is 7.27 USD. Today KREF is down by -1.89%. In the past month the price decreased by -7.74%. In the past year, price decreased by -33.73%.

KREF Key Statistics

52-Week Range6.635 - 11.53
Current KREF stock price positioned within its 52-week range.
1-Month Range6.635 - 7.75
Current KREF stock price positioned within its 1-month range.
Market Cap
467.316M
P/E
18.17
Fwd P/E
10.85
EPS (TTM)
0.40
Dividend Yield
14.25%

KREF Stock Performance

Today
-1.89%
1 Week
+3.56%
1 Month
-7.74%
3 Months
-15.17%
Longer-term
6 Months -26.34%
1 Year -33.73%
2 Years -27.73%
3 Years -36.17%
5 Years -60.47%
10 Years N/A

KREF Stock Chart

KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS / KREF Daily stock chart

KREF Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 0 / 10 to KREF. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, KREF is a bad performer in the overall market: 86.91% of all stocks are doing better.


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KREF Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KREF. While KREF seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability.


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KREF Earnings

On February 3, 2026 KREF reported an EPS of 0.22 and a revenue of 25.79M. The company beat EPS expectations (43.79% surprise) and missed revenue expectations (-2.31% surprise).

Next Earnings DateApr 21, 2026
Last Earnings DateFeb 3, 2026
PeriodQ4 / 2025
EPS Reported$0.22
Revenue Reported25.792M
EPS Surprise 43.79%
Revenue Surprise -2.31%
KREF Earnings History

KREF Forecast & Estimates

12 analysts have analysed KREF and the average price target is 9.18 USD. This implies a price increase of 26.27% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 7.27.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 67.45% and a revenue growth -8.91% for KREF


Analysts
Analysts78.33
Price Target9.18 (26.27%)
EPS Next Y67.45%
Revenue Next Year-8.91%
KREF Forecast & Estimates

KREF Groups

Sector & Classification

KREF Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months KREF reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 0.4. The EPS increased by 139.22% compared to the year before.


Income Statements
Revenue(TTM)458.10M
Net Income(TTM)-69.89M
Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) N/A
ROA -1.08%
ROE -5.96%
Debt/Equity 3.88
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%204.76%
Sales Q2Q%-26.59%
EPS 1Y (TTM)139.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.9%
KREF financials

KREF Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners62.47%
Shares64.28M
Float52.79M
Ins Owners2.27%
Short Float %10.21%
Short Ratio5.05
KREF Ownership

KREF Competitors/Peers

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DX DYNEX CAPITAL INC9.333.313B

About KREF

Company Profile

KREF logo image KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. engages in originating and acquiring transitional senior loans secured by commercial real estate assets. The company is headquartered in New York City, New York. The company went IPO on 2017-05-05. The firm primarily originates or acquires transitional senior loans collateralized by institutional-quality commercial real estate (CRE) assets that are owned and operated by sponsors and located in liquid markets with underlying fundamentals. The firm's target assets also include mezzanine loans, preferred equity and other debt-oriented instruments with these characteristics. The firm's investment objective is capital preservation and the generation of attractive risk-adjusted returns for its stockholders over the long term, primarily through dividends. Its portfolio of diversified investments consists of performing senior and mezzanine loans. The company focuses on originating and acquiring senior loans that are secured by CRE properties and evidenced by a first-priority mortgage. The firm is externally managed by KKR Real Estate Finance Manager LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of KKR & Co. Inc.

Company Info

KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS

30 Hudson Yards, Suite 7500

New York City NEW YORK 10001 US

CEO: Matthew A. Salem

Employees: 0

KREF Company Website

KREF Investor Relations

Phone: 12127508300

KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS / KREF FAQ

Can you describe the business of KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. engages in originating and acquiring transitional senior loans secured by commercial real estate assets. The company is headquartered in New York City, New York. The company went IPO on 2017-05-05. The firm primarily originates or acquires transitional senior loans collateralized by institutional-quality commercial real estate (CRE) assets that are owned and operated by sponsors and located in liquid markets with underlying fundamentals. The firm's target assets also include mezzanine loans, preferred equity and other debt-oriented instruments with these characteristics. The firm's investment objective is capital preservation and the generation of attractive risk-adjusted returns for its stockholders over the long term, primarily through dividends. Its portfolio of diversified investments consists of performing senior and mezzanine loans. The company focuses on originating and acquiring senior loans that are secured by CRE properties and evidenced by a first-priority mortgage. The firm is externally managed by KKR Real Estate Finance Manager LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of KKR & Co. Inc.


What is the current price of KREF stock?

The current stock price of KREF is 7.27 USD. The price decreased by -1.89% in the last trading session.


Does KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS pay dividends?

KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS (KREF) has a dividend yield of 14.25%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.33.


How is the ChartMill rating for KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS?

KREF has a ChartMill Technical rating of 0 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 4 out of 10.


Which stock exchange lists KREF stock?

KREF stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange exchange.


Can you provide the sector and industry classification for KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS?

KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS (KREF) operates in the Financials sector and the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)" industry.


Can you provide the short interest for KREF stock?

The outstanding short interest for KKR REAL ESTATE FINANCE TRUS (KREF) is 10.21% of its float.