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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF)


Market Price (1/22/2026): $8.23 | Market Cap: $542.2 Mil
Sector: Financials | Industry: Mortgage REITs

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF)


Market Price (1/22/2026): $8.23
Market Cap: $542.2 Mil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Mortgage REITs

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 13%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 8.4%, FCF Yield is 13%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -63%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -97%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 623%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 61%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 59%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -27%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -9.4%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -37%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 29%
  Key risks
KREF key risks include [1] deteriorating credit quality and defaults, Show more.
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets, and E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers. Themes include Private Credit, E-commerce Logistics REITs, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 13%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 8.4%, FCF Yield is 13%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 61%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 59%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 29%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets, and E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers. Themes include Private Credit, E-commerce Logistics REITs, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -63%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -97%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 623%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -27%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -9.4%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -37%
7 Key risks
KREF key risks include [1] deteriorating credit quality and defaults, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

KREF Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) stock has lost about 5% since 9/30/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Significant Underperformance in the Broader Market and Peer Group. KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) experienced a 7.4% decline in share price in 2025 on an x-dividend basis, notably underperforming its commercial mortgage REIT (CMREIT) peers and sharply contrasting with the S&P 500's 1.4% gain. The wider REIT sector also ended 2025 with a negative total return, falling significantly short of the S&P 500 in the fourth quarter of 2025.

2. Disappointing Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Report. The company reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) missing analyst expectations by 142.86%, posting a loss of $0.03 per share, and revenue also falling below projections.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 3.8% change in KREF stock from 10/31/2025 to 1/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 3.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
103120251212026Change
Stock Price ($)7.908.203.8%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1201200.0%
P/S Multiple4.34.53.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)66660.0%
Cumulative Contribution3.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 1/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KREF3.8% 
Market (SPY)0.5%29.4%
Sector (XLF)2.1%41.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -3.9% change in KREF stock from 7/31/2025 to 1/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -11.1% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
73120251212026Change
Stock Price ($)8.538.20-3.9%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)135120-11.1%
P/S Multiple4.24.56.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)67662.0%
Cumulative Contribution-4.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 1/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KREF-3.9% 
Market (SPY)8.7%27.3%
Sector (XLF)2.4%39.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -8.4% change in KREF stock from 1/31/2025 to 1/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -27.1% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
13120251212026Change
Stock Price ($)8.958.20-8.4%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)165120-27.1%
P/S Multiple3.84.519.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)69665.1%
Cumulative Contribution-8.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2025 to 1/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KREF-8.4% 
Market (SPY)14.9%51.1%
Sector (XLF)4.9%54.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -27.1% change in KREF stock from 1/31/2023 to 1/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -28.5% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
13120231212026Change
Stock Price ($)11.258.20-27.1%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)168120-28.5%
P/S Multiple4.64.5-3.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)69665.1%
Cumulative Contribution-27.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2023 to 1/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KREF-27.1% 
Market (SPY)74.9%45.0%
Sector (XLF)52.9%50.9%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
KREF Return26%-26%9%-16%-9%-2%-24%
Peers Return21%-12%21%-3%9%2%39%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-1%81%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KREF Win Rate75%42%58%50%42%0% 
Peers Win Rate47%48%53%53%55%100% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%0% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KREF Max Drawdown-4%-27%-26%-30%-17%-8% 
Peers Max Drawdown-6%-24%-14%-14%-8%-2% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-1% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: STWD, BXMT, ARI, LADR, FBRT.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 1/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventKREFS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-54.7%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven121.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-55.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven123.7%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven441 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-19.0%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven23.5%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,224 days120 days

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In The Past

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's stock fell -54.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 10/27/2021. A -54.7% loss requires a 121.0% gain to breakeven.

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About KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF)

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc., a mortgage real estate investment trust, focuses primarily on originating and acquiring senior loans secured by commercial real estate (CRE) assets. It engages in the origination and purchase of credit investments related to CRE, including leveraged and unleveraged commercial mortgage loans, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. The company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF):

  • Like Rocket Mortgage, but for office buildings, hotels, and shopping centers instead of homes.
  • It's similar to the commercial real estate lending division of a major bank like Wells Fargo or Bank of America, but as an independent, publicly traded company.

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Major Products/Services of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF)

  • Senior Mortgage Loans: KREF originates and acquires floating-rate senior mortgage loans secured by transitional commercial real estate properties in the U.S. and Europe.

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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) is a real estate finance company that primarily originates and acquires senior loans secured by commercial real estate properties. Therefore, its "customers" are the borrowers for these commercial real estate loans.

KREF sells primarily to other companies, investment vehicles, and institutional sponsors, rather than directly to individuals. Due to the proprietary nature of lending relationships and the structure of commercial real estate financing (where loans are often made to Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for specific projects), KREF does not publicly disclose the names of its specific "major customer companies." Instead, its customer base can be described by the following categories of borrowers:

  • Real Estate Developers: Companies or entities involved in the acquisition, development, and construction of new commercial properties across various sectors (e.g., multifamily, office, industrial, retail, hospitality). These borrowers seek financing for their project costs.
  • Real Estate Investment Firms and Sponsors: Professional real estate investment companies, private equity funds, and other institutional sponsors that acquire, manage, and enhance existing commercial real estate assets. These entities often seek financing for property acquisitions, recapitalizations, or value-add renovation projects.
  • Institutional Investors: Large organizations such as pension funds, endowments, and other financial institutions that invest directly or indirectly in commercial real estate and require financing for their property portfolios or specific developments.

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  • KKR Real Estate Finance Manager LLC (affiliate of KKR & Co. Inc., symbol: KKR)
  • Deloitte & Touche LLP

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Matthew Salem, Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Salem joined KKR in 2015, where he is a Partner and Head of KKR Real Estate Credit. He has served as CEO of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) since March 2020 and as a director since February 2022. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Salem was a managing director at Rialto Capital Management. Before his time at Rialto, which he joined in 2012, he was a managing director and head of CMBS trading at Goldman Sachs. He also held positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Alternative Investments, where he focused on mezzanine debt and other high-yield commercial real estate credit for Travelers Insurance Companies. Mr. Salem began his career in 1996 at Midland Loan Services in Kansas City. He sits on KKR's Real Estate Investment Committees and has served on the Board of Governors of the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council.

Kendra Decious, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Kendra Decious has served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust and its Manager since March 2022. She joined KKR in 2006 and is a Managing Director in the Finance group. From 2006 to 2010, Ms. Decious was the Chief Financial Officer of KKR Private Equity Investors, L.P. She is also a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Commercial Real Estate Multifamily Finance Board of Governors.

W. Patrick Mattson, President and Chief Operating Officer
W. Patrick Mattson has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of KREF since March 2020. He joined KKR in 2015 and is a Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of KKR's Real Estate Credit group. Before joining KKR, Mr. Mattson was a managing director at Rialto Capital Management, where he led the mezzanine debt platform. Prior to Rialto, he spent nine years at Morgan Stanley, holding various positions within the commercial real estate groups, including on the securitized products trading desk. He also worked at Deloitte & Touche, focusing on the firm's CMBS practice. Mr. Mattson is a member of the Real Estate Credit Investment Committee and Portfolio Management Committee.

Kelly Galligan, General Counsel and Secretary
Kelly Galligan has served as the Company's General Counsel and Secretary since October 2024.

Ralph F. Rosenberg, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Ralph F. Rosenberg has served as a director of KREF since October 2014 and is the Chairman of its Board of Directors. He joined KKR in 2011 and is a Partner and the Chairman of KKR's Real Estate Assets Platform. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Rosenberg was a partner at Eton Park Capital Management, and he also managed his own firm, R6 Capital Management, which later merged into Eton Park. Before that, he spent seventeen years at Goldman Sachs, where he co-founded and co-headed the Goldman Sachs Global Special Situations Group from 2004 to 2006. He also served as Co-Chief Operating Officer of the Goldman Sachs Real Estate Principal Investment Area prior to 2004.

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The KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) faces several key risks to its business, primarily stemming from its exposure to the commercial real estate market and prevailing economic conditions.

  1. Deterioration in Real Estate Market Conditions and Credit Quality: KREF is highly susceptible to adverse developments in the real estate and real estate capital markets. Such deterioration can significantly reduce the company's ability to generate income from its loans and investments, leading to decreased results of operations, cash flows, and the market value of its assets. This risk is further highlighted by the potential for increased credit losses, falling asset quality, and loan defaults, particularly in specific sectors such as office and life science properties. The value of nonaccrual loans has been noted as a concern, and watchlist migration and new loan defaults indicate ongoing challenges to asset quality.
  2. Fluctuations in Interest Rates and Credit Spreads: As a real estate finance trust, KREF's profitability is directly impacted by changes in interest rates and credit spreads. Significant fluctuations can reduce its ability to generate income from its loan portfolio, materially impairing its capacity to pay distributions to stockholders. Rising interest rates, in particular, can increase the company's financing costs, thereby squeezing profit margins.
  3. Dependence on KKR and Potential Conflicts of Interest: KREF relies on its manager, KKR Real Estate Finance Manager LLC, and its access to KKR's investment professionals and resources. This dependence, while also a source of strength, presents a risk if KREF were to lose this access or if conflicts of interest with KKR and its affiliates were to arise, potentially leading to decisions that are not entirely in the best interests of KREF's stockholders.

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One clear emerging threat to KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) is the **long-term structural decline in demand for traditional office properties due to the sustained adoption of remote and hybrid work models**. Given KREF's significant exposure to office properties (approximately 28% of its loan portfolio as of Q3 2023), a prolonged reduction in office occupancy and a reassessment of office space needs could lead to depressed valuations for office buildings, increased default risk among borrowers, and a diminished pool of attractive lending opportunities in a core sector of commercial real estate. This represents a fundamental shift in the utility and value proposition of a major asset class, akin to how streaming services disrupted the physical media rental market.

Another clear emerging threat is the **increasing financial materiality of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and climate risks in commercial real estate**. As investors, regulators, and tenants increasingly prioritize sustainability, properties that do not meet evolving ESG standards (e.g., energy efficiency, carbon footprint, climate resilience) face potential devaluation, higher operating costs, increased insurance premiums due to physical climate risks, and reduced liquidity. This trend could render a portion of KREF's existing collateral less desirable or financially viable over time, leading to potential impairments and higher credit risk, as well as impacting future lending criteria and opportunities in a significant portion of the market.

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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) primarily focuses on originating and acquiring transitional senior loans secured by institutional-quality commercial real estate (CRE) assets in the United States. The company's target assets also encompass mezzanine loans, preferred equity, and other debt-oriented instruments within the CRE sector.

The addressable market for KREF's main products and services is the U.S. commercial real estate debt market.

  • The total commercial real estate (CRE) mortgage debt outstanding in the U.S. was approximately $5.9 trillion as of the fourth quarter of 2023. This figure also stood at $5.9 trillion in the second quarter of 2024, including multifamily loans. Other estimates indicate the U.S. CRE mortgage market, backed by income-producing properties, was roughly $4.5 trillion as of March 2023, and $4.70 trillion as of Q1 2024, alongside an additional $470 billion in construction loans.
  • Total commercial real estate mortgage borrowing and lending in the U.S. was estimated at $498 billion in 2024.
  • The U.S. Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) market, which involves collections of commercial mortgage loans bundled and sold to investors, had a market capitalization of around $1.8 trillion as of December 31, 2024.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) over the next 2-3 years:
  1. Increased Loan Origination Volume Amid Stabilizing Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Market Conditions: KREF anticipates an active origination year in 2025, with plans to redeploy capital from repayments into new loan originations. S&P Global Ratings also projects that KREF will likely increase its origination activity in 2025 as real estate market conditions stabilize. Management has noted an improving sentiment in commercial real estate, with investor confidence slowly returning and transaction volumes rising, indicating an environment conducive to new lending opportunities. KREF has a robust pipeline of over $20 billion and expects to resume significant lending activities in the coming quarters.
  2. Reinvestment of Loan Repayments into Attractive Real Estate Credit: A core strategy for KREF is to maintain its portfolio size by reinvesting proceeds from loan repayments into new, attractive real estate credit opportunities. This ensures continuous deployment of capital into interest-earning assets, directly contributing to sustained revenue generation as existing loans mature.
  3. Optimization and Repatriation of Equity from the REO Portfolio: KREF aims to enhance its financial performance by optimizing its Real Estate Owned (REO) portfolio. The company believes that successfully repatriating equity from these assets could generate an additional $0.12 per share in distributable earnings quarterly, signaling a direct path to increased profitability and revenue from resolving underperforming assets.
  4. Leveraging KKR's Integrated Global Real Estate Platform: KREF benefits significantly from its integration with KKR's broader Real Estate platform. This affiliation provides a competitive advantage in sourcing, evaluating, structuring, and managing investments, as well as accessing capital markets. Analysts expect this integration to enhance risk-adjusted returns, reduce earnings volatility, and secure a robust pipeline of higher-yielding loans, ultimately supporting revenue growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) authorized a $100.0 million share repurchase program effective February 3, 2023, with no expiration date, replacing an earlier program.
  • During the second quarter of 2025, KREF repurchased $20 million of its common stock.
  • Since the inception of its buyback plan, KREF has repurchased a total of $137 million of common stock as of the second quarter of 2025.

Share Issuance

  • In January 2022, KREF completed a public offering of 4,400,000 additional shares of its 6.50% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, generating gross proceeds of $110.0 million.
  • As of December 31, 2024, 1,214,534 net shares of common stock were issued in connection with vested restricted stock units.

Outbound Investments

  • KREF's primary investment strategy involves originating and acquiring senior loans secured by institutional-quality commercial real estate properties.
  • In the second quarter of 2025, the company originated $211 million in new loans, primarily secured by industrial and multifamily properties.
  • As of September 30, 2025, KREF's portfolio comprised 52 commercial real estate loans held-for-investment.

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Financials

KREFSTWDBXMTARILADRFBRTMedian
NameKKR Real.Starwood.Blacksto.Apollo C.Ladder C.Franklin. 
Mkt Price8.2018.3719.5010.1211.2110.3410.78
Mkt Cap0.56.63.41.41.40.91.4
Rev LTM120767508274230515391
Op Inc LTM-----107107
FCF LTM7171422456-18-7564
FCF 3Y Avg12330336510513785130
CFO LTM74785224184-18-75129
CFO 3Y Avg12734436521713785177

Growth & Margins

KREFSTWDBXMTARILADRFBRTMedian
NameKKR Real.Starwood.Blacksto.Apollo C.Ladder C.Franklin. 
Rev Chg LTM-27.1%-27.4%-4.6%36.3%-14.4%-6.0%-10.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-9.4%-16.5%-4.5%-5.8%-5.3%20.8%-5.5%
Rev Chg Q-36.8%-13.2%21.1%221.0%-17.6%-1.2%-7.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-11.1%-3.9%4.8%76.6%-5.0%-0.3%-2.1%
Op Mgn LTM-----20.8%20.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-----22.7%22.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM------6.0%-6.0%
CFO/Rev LTM61.4%102.3%44.1%67.2%-8.0%-14.6%52.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg79.8%41.6%61.8%93.3%46.6%15.2%54.2%
FCF/Rev LTM59.0%93.1%44.1%20.5%-8.0%-14.6%32.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg76.9%36.8%61.8%44.6%46.6%15.2%45.6%

Valuation

KREFSTWDBXMTARILADRFBRTMedian
NameKKR Real.Starwood.Blacksto.Apollo C.Ladder C.Franklin. 
Mkt Cap0.56.63.41.41.40.91.4
P/S4.58.66.65.16.11.75.6
P/EBIT-----7.97.9
P/E-975.118.131.310.217.68.913.9
P/CFO7.38.414.97.6-76.1-11.37.5
Total Yield12.5%15.4%12.9%19.8%14.0%19.7%14.7%
Dividend Yield12.6%9.9%9.7%10.0%8.4%8.6%9.8%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg16.8%4.8%10.9%6.8%9.6%7.3%8.5%
D/E6.61.74.75.41.95.14.9
Net D/E6.21.64.65.21.65.04.8

Returns

KREFSTWDBXMTARILADRFBRTMedian
NameKKR Real.Starwood.Blacksto.Apollo C.Ladder C.Franklin. 
1M Rtn-1.2%1.3%-0.2%2.7%0.3%1.5%0.8%
3M Rtn-2.1%0.9%8.7%0.5%4.3%-1.3%0.7%
6M Rtn-4.2%-3.2%4.5%8.2%5.2%3.6%4.0%
12M Rtn-12.3%5.3%17.7%24.0%8.3%-7.4%6.8%
3Y Rtn-24.5%20.8%16.2%23.7%31.9%2.9%18.5%
1M Excs Rtn-1.7%0.8%-2.2%1.1%-1.3%-0.3%-0.8%
3M Excs Rtn-3.3%-1.1%9.6%0.2%3.7%-2.3%-0.5%
6M Excs Rtn-13.0%-12.0%-3.5%0.3%-3.0%-4.1%-3.8%
12M Excs Rtn-28.5%-10.0%2.0%9.6%-5.6%-21.8%-7.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-97.0%-49.2%-54.9%-48.6%-41.0%-69.0%-52.1%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Single Segment175175152126100
Total175175152126100


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$8.20 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.5 
First Trading Date05/05/2017 
Distance from 52W High-19.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$8.14$8.44
DMA Trenddownindeterminate
Distance from DMA0.7%-2.8%
 3M1YR
Volatility26.3%29.4%
Downside Capture64.5484.43
Upside Capture44.2759.29
Correlation (SPY)25.8%48.8%
KREF Betas & Captures as of 12/31/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.320.760.540.690.750.94
Up Beta-0.500.611.141.270.650.80
Down Beta0.20-0.330.160.170.891.09
Up Capture206%138%33%57%52%54%
Bmk +ve Days11233772143431
Stock +ve Days8182657120373
Down Capture193%101%75%88%89%103%
Bmk -ve Days11182755108320
Stock -ve Days13213665123361

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KREF
KREF-13.9%29.4%-0.50-
Sector ETF (XLF)7.6%19.0%0.2653.6%
Equity (SPY)15.8%19.3%0.6349.1%
Gold (GLD)79.5%20.4%2.78-3.1%
Commodities (DBC)5.7%15.3%0.1615.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.8%16.7%0.1760.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-14.7%39.8%-0.3115.4%


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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KREF
KREF-5.2%28.9%-0.16-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.2%18.8%0.5751.5%
Equity (SPY)14.0%17.1%0.6648.0%
Gold (GLD)20.8%15.7%1.079.4%
Commodities (DBC)11.4%18.7%0.4917.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.7%18.8%0.2156.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)19.0%58.0%0.5316.4%


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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with KREF
KREF-1.6%30.4%0.01-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.5%22.3%0.5654.9%
Equity (SPY)15.3%18.0%0.7350.7%
Gold (GLD)15.7%14.9%0.875.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%17.6%0.3822.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.8%20.8%0.2561.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)70.3%66.7%1.0915.5%


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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12312025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity4.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 121520254.7%
Average Daily Volume1.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity65.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares6.7%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/21/2025-0.6%-1.8%-7.3%
7/22/20250.2%2.2%3.1%
4/23/2025-3.7%-0.3%-4.3%
2/3/20259.7%9.0%7.5%
10/21/2024-0.1%-0.1%-2.1%
7/22/202414.6%12.4%12.5%
4/23/2024-2.4%-6.1%-3.3%
2/6/2024-13.8%-21.7%-15.9%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive9810
# Negative131412
Median Positive0.8%3.7%5.4%
Median Negative-2.4%-2.6%-6.2%
Max Positive14.6%12.4%19.2%
Max Negative-13.8%-21.7%-46.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202510/21/202510-Q (09/30/2025)
06/30/202507/22/202510-Q (06/30/2025)
03/31/202504/23/202510-Q (03/31/2025)
12/31/202402/03/202510-K (12/31/2024)
09/30/202410/21/202410-Q (09/30/2024)
06/30/202407/22/202410-Q (06/30/2024)
03/31/202404/23/202410-Q (03/31/2024)
12/31/202302/06/202410-K (12/31/2023)
09/30/202310/23/202310-Q (09/30/2023)
06/30/202307/24/202310-Q (06/30/2023)
03/31/202304/24/202310-Q (03/31/2023)
12/31/202202/07/202310-K (12/31/2022)
09/30/202210/24/202210-Q (09/30/2022)
06/30/202207/25/202210-Q (06/30/2022)
03/31/202204/25/202210-Q (03/31/2022)
12/31/202102/08/202210-K (12/31/2021)

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Rosenberg, Ralph F DirectSell120320258.25125,289  Form
2Rosenberg, Ralph F See footnote.Sell120320258.25125,289  Form
3Ahern, Terrance R DirectBuy111020257.8123,700185,197488,825Form
4Lee, Christen Ej DirectBuy111020257.8010,00077,9781,786,733Form
5Mattson, W PatrickPresident and COODirectBuy111020257.9113,000102,8053,058,750Form