Operating Expenses
Compensation and benefits
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Compensation and benefits decreased by 16.8% to $1.81M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 15.0%, from $2.13M to $1.81M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often reflects headcount growth or higher performance-based incentives, while a decrease may indicate efficiency initiatives or workforce reductions.
Detailed definition
Includes all salaries, wages, bonuses, stock-based compensation, and employee benefit costs for the workforce. This is t...
Peer comparison
Highly comparable across all sectors; usually found under 'Personnel' or 'Staffing' expenses.
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compensation_and_benefitsHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.99M | $2.03M | $2.13M | $2.04M | $2.18M | $2.15M | $2.17M | $2.18M | $2.30M | $2.23M | $2.18M | $2.13M | $2.14M | $2.17M | $1.81M |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.7% | +4.9% | -4.0% | +6.6% | -1.1% | +1.0% | +0.5% | +5.1% | -3.0% | -2.1% | -2.4% | +0.7% | +1.5% | -16.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +2.4% | +7.3% | +1.2% | +6.6% | +0.4% | +6.7% | +2.4% | -0.2% | -7.4% | -3.8% | -0.3% | -15.0% |
Range$1.81M – $2.30M
CAGR-2.7%
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's compensation and benefits?
- KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) reported compensation and benefits of $1.81M in Q1 2026.
- How has KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
- KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's compensation and benefits decreased by 15.0% year-over-year, from $2.13M to $1.81M.
- What does compensation and benefits mean?
- The total cost of employee salaries, bonuses, and benefits.