Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF)
by Kim Johansen · The Markets DailyA number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (NYSE: KREF):
- 7/23/2026 – KKR Real Estate Finance Trust had its price target raised by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $6.50 to $7.00. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.
- 7/17/2026 – KKR Real Estate Finance Trust had its “sell (d)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
- 7/17/2026 – KKR Real Estate Finance Trust was downgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from “neutral” to “underweight”. They now have a $6.00 price target on the stock.
- 7/12/2026 – KKR Real Estate Finance Trust was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “strong sell”.
- 7/10/2026 – KKR Real Estate Finance Trust was upgraded by Zacks Research from “strong sell” to “hold”.
- 6/20/2026 – KKR Real Estate Finance Trust was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “strong sell” to “sell”.
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc (NYSE: KREF) is a mortgage real estate investment trust sponsored by KKR & Co Inc The company focuses on originating, acquiring, financing and managing a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt and real estate-related assets across the United States and select European markets.
The trust’s investment strategy is centered on lending to high-quality office, industrial, retail, multifamily and hotel properties. Its portfolio primarily consists of senior mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, floating-rate debt securities and preferred equity positions.