KKR Real Estate Finance Trust posts smaller Q3 loss on strong loan repayments

Overview

• US real estate finance REIT posted Q3 net loss, narrowing from prior quarter

• Distributable loss widened in Q3 compared to previous quarter

• Company highlighted strong loan repayments, improved liquidity, and lower leverage

Outlook

• Company did not provide specific financial guidance for the upcoming quarter or full year

Result Drivers

• LOAN REPAYMENTS - Co said strong loan repayments exceeded expectations, boosting liquidity and reducing leverage

• LOAN RESOLUTIONS - Co said resolution of three watch list loans contributed to progress on action plan

• NEW LOAN ORIGINATIONS - Co originated and funded new floating-rate senior loans during the quarter

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Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the specialized reits peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc is $7.00, about 17.8% above its October 27 closing price of $5.94

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