KREF

Wells Fargo's Recommendation: On October 24, 2025, Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight recommendation for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (NYSE:KREF), with an average one-year price target of $11.60/share, indicating a potential upside of 33.21% from its current price of $8.71/share.

Projected Revenue and EPS: KKR Real Estate Finance Trust is projected to have an annual revenue of $230 million, reflecting a significant increase of 270.25%, with a projected annual non-GAAP EPS of 1.65.

Fund Sentiment and Ownership Changes: There are currently 358 funds reporting positions in KREF, a decrease of 2.19% from the previous quarter, with total institutional shares owned decreasing by 2.42% to 59,704K shares.

Shareholder Activity: Major shareholders like Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. maintained their holdings, while others like IJR and VTSMX reduced their portfolio allocations in KREF by significant percentages over the last quarter.

Analyst Ratings Overview: Recent evaluations of KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) show a mix of bullish and bearish sentiments, with one somewhat bullish rating and three indifferent ratings over the last month, reflecting a shift in analyst perspectives.

Price Target Adjustments: Analysts have lowered their 12-month price targets for KREF, with the average target now at $9.06, down from $9.75, indicating a decrease in expected stock performance.

Financial Performance Insights: KREF has faced challenges with a significant revenue decline of approximately 36.77% over the past three months, while maintaining a strong net margin of 31.19%, suggesting effective cost control despite lower growth.

Debt Management and Returns: The company exhibits a conservative financial approach with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.9, but struggles with low return metrics, including a return on equity (ROE) of 0.65% and return on assets (ROA) of 0.12%, indicating potential difficulties in maximizing financial performance.