- 12.21% TTM dividend yield
- High gross margin of 85.6%
- Attractive free cash flow ratio of 7.5x
Kkr Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. stock upgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Buy Candidate after Friday trading session
(Updated on Jul 31, 2026)
The Kkr Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. stock price gained 0.327% on the last trading day (Friday, 31st Jul 2026), rising from $18.36 to $18.42. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.32% from a day low at $18.25 to a day high of $18.49. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 2.79% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 17 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 22 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $406.53 thousand.
The stockis at the upper part of a horizontal trend and normally this may pose a good selling opportunity but a break-up through the top trend line at $18.56 will give a strong buy signal and a trend shift could be expected. Given the current horizontal trend, you can expect Kkr Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. stock with a 90% probability to be traded between $17.64 and $18.57 at the end of this 3-month period. A break of a horizontal trend is often followed by a large increase in the volume, and stocks seldom manage to go directly from the bottom of a trend up to the top. Stocks turning up in the middle of a horizontal trend are therefore considered to be potential runners.
KREF-PA Signals & Forecast
The Kkr Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $18.39 and $18.06. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Kkr Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. has increased volume and follows the last lift in the price. This is considered to be a technical positive sign as volume should follow the price-formation. Higher liquidity also reduces the general risk. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.754%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in the short-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in the short-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Kkr Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. stock
Kkr Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. finds support from accumulated volume at $18.17 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $0.240 between high and low, or 1.32%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 0.82%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $17.72 (-3.82%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 3 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (KREF-PA) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 3rd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 3rd we expect Kkr Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. to open at $18.39, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $18.31 and $18.53, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.215 (+/-1.17%) up or down from last closing price. If Kkr Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.17% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $18.45 (0.16%) than the support at $18.17 (1.36%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Dividend Warning For KREF-PA
Dividend coming up for KREF-PA: Ex-dividend date (Friday 28th August, 2026) is 26 days away. The dividend is $0.410.Is Kkr Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity, as there is a fair chance for Kkr Real Estate Finance Trust Inc. stock to perform well in the short-term period. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
3.428
Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 3, 2026 - $18.39 ( 0.181%).
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KREF-PA Performance
Trading levels for KREF-PA
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 18.63 | 1.12% |
| R2 | 18.53 | 0.624% |
| R1 | 18.48 | 0.317% |
| Price | 18.42 | |
| S1 | 18.29 | -0.679% |
| S2 | 18.24 | -0.99% |
| S3 | 18.15 | -1.48% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 18.55 | 0.706% |
| R2 | 18.48 | 0.326% |
| R1 | 18.45 | 0.157% |
| Price | 18.42 | |
| S1 | 18.17 | -1.36% |
| S2 | 18.16 | -1.41% |
| S3 | 17.72 | -3.80% |
KREF-PA Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 28, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.406 | 2.27% |
| 2 | May 29, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.406 | 2.31% |
| 3 | Feb 27, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.406 | 2.17% |
| 4 | Nov 28, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.406 | 2.05% |
| 5 | Aug 29, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.406 | 2.08% |
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Buy KREF-PA
A sell signal from a double top formation was found on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 and based on theory for this formation the price should fall by -1.04% to $18.23 within 35 trading days (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) since signal was issued.