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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) stock, explained like you're 5

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker KREF. It is a small cap company in the real estate investment trusts industry, part of the real estate sector, with a market value of about 350 million dollars.

Ticker
KREF
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Size
Small cap, about 350 million dollars

Is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust a small, medium or large cap company?

No. KKR Real Estate Finance Trust is a small cap stock, not a large cap. Its market cap, which is the total value of all its shares, is about 350 million dollars.

Here is how you can tell. Multiply the share price by the number of shares to get the market cap, then compare it to the usual sizes. Micro cap is under 300 million dollars, small cap is 300 million to 2 billion, mid cap is 2 to 10 billion, large cap is 10 billion and up, and mega cap is over 200 billion. Market caps move every day with the share price, so treat the number as a recent snapshot.

How KKR Real Estate Finance Trust makes money

  • Collecting rent from buildings, towers, warehouses or homes.
  • Owning and managing property.
  • Fees for services tied to real estate.

What moves KREF stock

  • Interest rates, which affect borrowing costs and property values.
  • Occupancy and how much rent can be charged.
  • Demand for the type of property they own.

In the news lately

  • KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (NYSE:KREF) Stock Analysis (Simply Wall Street)
  • KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results (Business Wire)
  • KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc expected to post earnings of 8 cents a share Earnings Preview (TradingView)
  • KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) Expected to Post Earnings on Wednesday (MarketBeat)
  • JPMorgan cuts KKR Real Estate Finance Trust stock target to USD 6.00 (ad-hoc-news.de)

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Key terms to know before you follow KREF

  • Market cap
  • P/E ratio
  • EPS (earnings per share)
  • Earnings report
  • Dividend yield

Questions about KKR Real Estate Finance Trust stock

What does KKR Real Estate Finance Trust do?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker KREF. It is a small cap company in the real estate investment trusts industry, part of the real estate sector, with a market value of about 350 million dollars.

What is the ticker symbol for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust trades under the ticker KREF on the New York Stock Exchange.

What is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's market cap?

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust is a small cap stock with a market cap of about 350 million dollars.

How does KKR Real Estate Finance Trust make money?

Collecting rent from buildings, towers, warehouses or homes. Owning and managing property. Fees for services tied to real estate.

What moves KREF stock?

Interest rates, which affect borrowing costs and property values. Occupancy and how much rent can be charged. Demand for the type of property they own.

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Educational information, not financial advice. This guide explains the business in general terms and does not include live prices.

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