KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF-PA) Stock Price & Analysis
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. (KREF-PA) closed at USD 18.52 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.65% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 18.4; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 18.3–18.65 on volume of 18,360 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 17.2–20.22 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
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Key facts (KREF-PA)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +0.6% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +7.8% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
Analysts (KREF-PA)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KREF-PA)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +0.6% | +7.8% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +0.6% | +1.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.1% | 21.7% |
| Max drawdown | -9.6% (Oct 2025→Mar 2026) | -32.1% (Nov 2021→May 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC)
| Price | USD 18.52 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.65% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 18.4 |
| Open | USD 18.41 |
| Day Range | USD 18.3 – 18.65 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 17.2 – 20.22 |
| Volume | 18,360 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (KREF-PA)
Nexqual's technical model rates KREF-PA "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 126 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 50.2 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 18.27) |
| MACD | 0.02 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (KREF-PA)
Wall Street analysts rate KREF-PA "None", per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (KREF-PA)
| Revenue Estimate | $14.35M |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KREF-PA)
| Total Revenue | $-72.42M |
|---|---|
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +135.83% |
| Profit Margin | +0.00% |
| ROE | -16.52% |
| Debt / Equity | 4.36 |
| Current Ratio | 4.39 |
| Total Cash | $84.06M |
| Total Debt | $4.32B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KREF-PA)
Nexqual rates KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -26% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $84M cash vs $4.32B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $63M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -17%, ROA -2.8% |
Ownership (KREF-PA)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +23.34% |
| Float | 41.36M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
Leadership (KREF-PA)
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. is led by Matthew A. Salem (age 51), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Matthew A. Salem (age 51) |
|---|---|
| COO, President & Secretary | W. Patrick Mattson (age 51) |
| CFO & Treasurer | Kendra L. Decious (age 60) |
| Director of Investor Relations | Jack Switala |
| Managing Director of Real Estate | Adam Simon |
Major Backers & Investors (KREF-PA)
Notable institutional backers of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. include Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred & Income Securities Fund Inc, Ultimus Managers Trust-Westwood Real Estate Income Fund, VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred & Income Securities Fund Inc | 12.61% |
| Ultimus Managers Trust-Westwood Real Estate Income Fund | 7.59% |
| VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF | 4.78% |
| Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust | 2.11% |
| Destra Investment TRT-Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income | 1.27% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 11.7% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLY | Annaly Capital Management Inc. | USD 18.43 | ▲ 1.49% |
| AGNC | AGNC Investment Corp. | USD 8.82 | ▲ 2.44% |
| RITM | Rithm Capital Corp. | USD 8.71 | ▲ 2.47% |
| STWD | STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST, INC. S | USD 12.61 | ▲ 1.04% |
| DX | Dynex Capital, Inc. | USD 11.12 | ▲ 2.49% |
| ARR | ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. | USD 13.66 | ▲ 0.52% |
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