NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.50 (NYSE:NREF)

Key Points

• NexPoint Real Estate Finance declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share payable June 30 to shareholders of record June 15, implying an annualized dividend of $2.00 and a yield of 14.0%.
• Dividend sustainability is a concern: the current payout ratio is about 99.5%, and analysts' EPS forecasts (~$1.58–$1.74) would imply future payout ratios above 100%, risking dividend coverage if earnings fall.
• Shares trade around $14.34 with a market cap near $268M, a low P/E of 4.94, and a 52‑week range of $12.36–$16.06.

NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE:NREF - Get Free Report) announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, April 28th. Investors of record on Monday, June 15th will be given a dividend of 0.50 per share on Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 14.0%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 15th.

NexPoint Real Estate Finance has increased its dividend by an average of 0.1%per year over the last three years. NexPoint Real Estate Finance has a dividend payout ratio of 99.5% meaning its dividend is currently covered by earnings, but may not be in the future if the company's earnings fall. Equities analysts expect NexPoint Real Estate Finance to earn $1.74 per share next year, which means the company may not be able to cover its $2.00 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 114.9%.

NexPoint Real Estate Finance Price Performance

NREF opened at $14.34 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $13.95 and a 200 day moving average price of $14.13. The company has a current ratio of 173.22, a quick ratio of 173.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32. NexPoint Real Estate Finance has a 1 year low of $12.36 and a 1 year high of $16.06. The stock has a market cap of $267.94 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 4.94 and a beta of 1.17.

NexPoint Real Estate Finance (NYSE:NREF - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.48. The company had revenue of $31.83 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.64 million. NexPoint Real Estate Finance had a return on equity of 15.29% and a net margin of 122.60%.NexPoint Real Estate Finance has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.310-0.360 EPS. Analysts forecast that NexPoint Real Estate Finance will post 1.58 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On NexPoint Real Estate Finance

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in NREF. Strs Ohio acquired a new stake in NexPoint Real Estate Finance in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new position in shares of NexPoint Real Estate Finance during the third quarter worth approximately $28,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets boosted its position in shares of NexPoint Real Estate Finance by 152.6% in the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 2,796 shares of the company's stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 1,689 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of NexPoint Real Estate Finance in the third quarter valued at approximately $50,000. Finally, Daytona Street Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NexPoint Real Estate Finance in the fourth quarter worth $99,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.79% of the company's stock.

About NexPoint Real Estate Finance

NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on originating, acquiring and managing a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments. The company seeks to generate current income and capital appreciation by providing financing solutions across the capital structure for stabilized and transitional properties. Its investments include whole loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity and other structured credit products secured by multifamily, office, industrial, retail and hospitality assets.

Since its initial public offering in March 2021, NexPoint Real Estate Finance has closed numerous transactions with borrowers nationwide, including both institutional sponsors and privately held owners.

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