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
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Distributable Earnings per share | -$2.64 | ||
Q3 Loss Per Share | $0.11 |
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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