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Stocks•8 April 2026•

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Lowers Price Target for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust to $7.00

Key Facts

1Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lowered its price target for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust from $8.00 to $7.00.

2The firm maintained a 'Market Perform' rating for the stock.

3The company surpassed quarterly EPS and revenue estimates despite reporting negative ROE and net margin.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) has revised its outlook for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF), lowering the stock's price target from $8.00 to $7.00. Despite the reduction in the price target, the firm maintained its 'Market Perform' rating for the real estate investment trust. This adjustment comes even after KREF reported quarterly earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst expectations. However, the company continues to face fundamental challenges, including a negative return on equity (ROE) and net profit margins. The move by KBW aligns with a broader trend of cautious adjustments by other brokerages following the company's recent financial disclosures. Investors remain focused on the company's ability to stabilize its balance sheet amid a volatile real estate market.

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