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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust - KREF Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $9.94
  • Forecasted Upside: 17.95%
  • Number of Analysts: 6
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 2 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$8.43 As of 12/4/2025 04:59 PM ET
▼ -0.055 (-0.65%)

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Analyst Price Target for KREF

Analyst Price Target is $9.94
▲ +17.95% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 6 analysts offering 12 month price targets for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust in the last 3 months. The average price target is $9.94, with a high forecast of $12.00 and a low forecast of $8.75. The average price target represents a 17.95% upside from the last price of $8.43.

This chart shows the closing price for KREF for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 6 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in KKR Real Estate Finance Trust. This rating has held steady since September 2025, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/13/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/11/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/10/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/10/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/8/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/6/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/5/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/5/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
10/24/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$11.00 ➝ $10.00
10/23/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$9.50 ➝ $8.75
10/20/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$9.50 ➝ $9.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D) ➝ Sell (D)
9/29/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D) ➝ Sell (D)
5/20/2025JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$12.00 ➝ $12.00
4/24/2025JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$13.00 ➝ $12.00
4/16/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$11.50 ➝ $9.50
4/7/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$10.75
1/21/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$11.50 ➝ $10.50
1/14/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$13.00 ➝ $12.25
12/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$12.00 ➝ $11.50
10/30/2024JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$12.50 ➝ $13.00
10/23/2024Raymond James FinancialLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$14.00 ➝ $13.50
10/17/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$11.50 ➝ $12.00
9/20/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$13.00 ➝ $14.00
9/19/2024Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$13.00 ➝ $14.00
9/5/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$11.50 ➝ $13.00
7/30/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$9.75 ➝ $11.50
7/19/2024BTIG ResearchReiterated RatingBuy$11.50
7/16/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$10.00 ➝ $9.50
5/21/2024JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$12.00
4/26/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$10.00 ➝ $9.75
4/10/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$11.50 ➝ $10.00
2/8/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$12.00 ➝ $11.50
2/8/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$12.00 ➝ $10.50
2/7/2024JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$14.50 ➝ $13.00
12/5/2023JMP SecuritiesBoost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$13.00 ➝ $14.50
10/25/2023CitigroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$12.00 ➝ $11.00
10/25/2023JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$14.00 ➝ $13.00
10/25/2023Raymond James FinancialLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$15.00 ➝ $14.50
8/30/2023JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$15.00 ➝ $14.00
7/24/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Target$11.00 ➝ $13.00
7/14/2023BTIG ResearchBoost Target$12.00 ➝ $15.00
4/26/2023Raymond James FinancialLower Target$18.00 ➝ $15.00
4/24/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower Target$15.50 ➝ $12.00
4/13/2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetMarket Perform$16.50 ➝ $12.50
4/6/2023CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$16.00 ➝ $11.00
2/13/2023CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$18.00 ➝ $16.00
2/1/2023JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform$19.00 ➝ $18.00
12/15/2022Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeMarket Perform
10/27/2022BTIG ResearchLower Target$19.00
10/25/2022JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform$22.00 ➝ $19.00
10/24/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$21.00 ➝ $20.00
10/18/2022Raymond James FinancialLower TargetOutperform$23.50 ➝ $20.00
7/27/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOutperform$22.00
3/21/2022JMP SecuritiesLower TargetMarket Outperform$23.50 ➝ $23.00
2/10/2022Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetOutperform$24.00 ➝ $25.00
10/27/2021Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetOutperform$22.00 ➝ $24.00
7/27/2021JMP SecuritiesReiterated RatingMarket Outperform$21.50 ➝ $20.91
5/4/2021JMP SecuritiesUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Market Outperform$21.50
4/28/2021Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetOutperform$21.00 ➝ $22.00
4/28/2021JMP SecuritiesUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$21.50
4/27/2021BTIG ResearchReiterated RatingBuy$19.50 ➝ $21.50
4/26/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight$19.00 ➝ $20.00
2/25/2021Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetOutperform$19.50 ➝ $21.00
2/9/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$19.00
2/2/2021BTIG ResearchInitiated CoverageBuy$19.50
(Data available from 12/5/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.75 (Strong Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 21 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/8/2025
  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 0 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/7/2025
  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/7/2025
  • 13 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
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Mentions as of
8/6/2025
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
9/5/2025
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
10/5/2025
  • 21 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
11/4/2025
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
12/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 1 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust logo
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc., a mortgage real estate investment trust, focuses primarily on originating and acquiring transitional 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 real estate loans. 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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Today's Range

Now: $8.43
Low: $8.38
High: $8.63

50 Day Range

MA: $8.47
Low: $7.80
High: $9.31

52 Week Range

Now: $8.43
Low: $7.78
High: $11.70

Volume

664,512 shs

Average Volume

816,634 shs

Market Capitalization

$551.75 million

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

11.79%

Beta

0.89

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on KKR Real Estate Finance Trust in the last year: JMP Securities, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $9.94, suggesting a possible upside of 17.0%. JMP Securities has the highest price target set, predicting KREF will reach $12.00 in the next twelve months. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $8.75 for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust currently has 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in KREF, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with KKR Real Estate Finance Trust?

Other companies that are similar to KKR Real Estate Finance Trust include Ares Commercial Real Estate, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, BrightSpire Capital, Blackstone Mortgage Trust and Franklin BSP Realty Trust. Learn More about companies similar to KKR Real Estate Finance Trust.

How do I contact KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's investor relations team?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's physical mailing address is 9 WEST 57TH STREET SUITE 4200, NEW YORK NY, 10019. The company's listed phone number is (212) 750-8300 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust is www.kkrreit.com. Learn More about contacing KKR Real Estate Finance Trust investor relations.