Equity

Retained Earnings

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Retained Earnings decreased by 15.4% to -$584.08M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 46.8%, from -$397.98M to -$584.08M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Retained Earnings shows a downward trend with a 50.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals strong historical profitability and reinvestment, while a decrease may indicate losses or significant dividend payouts.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative net income earned by the company since its inception, minus any dividends paid to shareho...

Peer comparison

A key metric for all established companies; growth rates are compared against peers to gauge long-term success.

Metric ID: retained_earnings

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$55.09M-$47.02M-$38.21M-$37.62M-$48.16M-$126.39M-$141.50M-$202.02M-$257.51M-$265.83M-$314.37M-$340.44M-$337.55M-$367.87M-$370.47M-$397.98M-$449.82M-$458.05M-$506.13M-$584.08M
QoQ Change+14.6%+18.7%+1.5%-28.0%-162.5%-12.0%-42.8%-27.5%-3.2%-18.3%-8.3%+0.8%-9.0%-0.7%-7.4%-13.0%-1.8%-10.5%-15.4%
YoY Change+12.6%-168.8%-270.3%-437.1%-434.7%-110.3%-122.2%-68.5%-31.1%-38.4%-17.8%-16.9%-33.3%-24.5%-36.6%-46.8%
Range-$584.08M-$37.62M
CAGR+64.4%
Avg YoY Growth-115.3%
Median YoY Growth-42.6%
Current Streak7 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's retained earnings?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) reported retained earnings of -$584.08M in Q1 2026.
How has KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's retained earnings changed year-over-year?
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's retained earnings decreased by 46.8% year-over-year, from -$397.98M to -$584.08M.
What is the long-term trend for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's retained earnings?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), KKR Real Estate Finance Trust's retained earnings has grown at a 50.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$65.70M to -$506.13M.
What does retained earnings mean?
The total accumulated profits the company has kept and reinvested rather than paying out as dividends.