NYSE:NREF NexPoint Real Estate Finance (NREF) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Best AI Stock to Own in the World Today is Trading for Just $25 (From Banyan Hill Publishing) (Ad) Free NREF Stock Alerts $13.66 +0.25 (+1.86%) (As of 05/14/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$13.54▼$13.9650-Day Range$12.93▼$14.6852-Week Range$12.63▼$17.84Volume22,421 shsAverage Volume37,983 shsMarket Capitalization$240.28 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield14.64%Price Target$15.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get NexPoint Real Estate Finance alerts: Email Address NexPoint Real Estate Finance MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside13.5% Upside$15.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.76% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.49Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth159.68%From $0.62 to $1.61 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.04 out of 5 starsFinance Sector1436th out of 2,641 stocksReal Estate Investment Trusts Industry268th out of 549 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingNexPoint Real Estate Finance has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageNexPoint Real Estate Finance has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about NexPoint Real Estate Finance's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.76% of the outstanding shares of NexPoint Real Estate Finance have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverNexPoint Real Estate Finance has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in NexPoint Real Estate Finance has recently increased by 0.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipNexPoint Real Estate Finance is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 14.97%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthNexPoint Real Estate Finance has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, NexPoint Real Estate Finance will have a dividend payout ratio of 124.22% in the coming year. This indicates that NexPoint Real Estate Finance may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about NexPoint Real Estate Finance's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for NREF. Previous Next 0.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNexPoint Real Estate Finance has a news sentiment score of -0.49. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.63 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for NexPoint Real Estate Finance this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for NREF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -83% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 5 people have added NexPoint Real Estate Finance to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, NexPoint Real Estate Finance insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders54.00% of the stock of NexPoint Real Estate Finance is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions67.79% of the stock of NexPoint Real Estate Finance is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about NexPoint Real Estate Finance's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for NexPoint Real Estate Finance are expected to grow by 159.68% in the coming year, from $0.62 to $1.61 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of NexPoint Real Estate Finance is -24.84, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of NexPoint Real Estate Finance is -24.84, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioNexPoint Real Estate Finance has a P/B Ratio of 0.68. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about NexPoint Real Estate Finance's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Stansberry ResearchHUGE BUY ALERT: Move Fast, Musk...I recently traveled to Phoenix, Arizona...And based on what I saw out there, I'm prepared to put my reputation on the line. Since 2018, my investment recommendations have averaged 115% per year. But one investment I've just discovered could blow them all away.You won't believe what I saw in Phoenix. About NexPoint Real Estate Finance Stock (NYSE:NREF)NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. operates as a commercial mortgage real estate investment trust in the United States. It focuses on originating, structuring, and investing in first-lien mortgage loans, mezzanine loans, preferred equity, convertible notes, multifamily properties, and common equity investments, as well as multifamily and single-family rental commercial mortgage-backed securities securitizations, multifamily structured credit risk notes, and mortgage-backed securities or target assets. The company has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Dallas, Texas.Read More NREF Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart NREF Stock News HeadlinesMay 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance (NYSE:NREF) Price Target Cut to $13.50May 8, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance (NYSE:NREF) PT Lowered to $14.00May 6, 2024 | investorplace.com7 REITs to Sell in May Before They Crash and BurnMay 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE:NREF) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance earnings preview: what Wall Street is expectingMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance Inc Reports Q1 2024 Financial ResultsMay 2, 2024 | msn.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance declares $0.50 dividendMay 2, 2024 | prnewswire.comNREF Announces First Quarter 2024 Results, Provides Second Quarter 2024 GuidanceMay 2, 2024 | prnewswire.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. Announces Quarterly DividendMay 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBarry Oxford Recommends Buy for NexPoint Residential Trust on Strong Performance and Strategic Financial PositioningMay 1, 2024 | msn.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance Q1 2024 Earnings PreviewApril 30, 2024 | sfgate.comNexPoint Residential Trust Inc.: Q1 Earnings SnapshotApril 20, 2024 | msn.comWill Hilton Head real estate pricing rules change this summer? Here’s what’s in playApril 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference CallMarch 19, 2024 | prnewswire.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. Announces Record Date and Date of 2024 Annual Meeting of StockholdersMarch 16, 2024 | forbes.comThe Most Discounted Closed-End Funds Yielding Up To 8%March 15, 2024 | seekingalpha.comNexPoint Diversified: This Opaque REIT Is Best Avoided, Despite The Huge DiscountMarch 6, 2024 | wsj.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance Inc. 8.5% Pfd. Series AMarch 2, 2024 | seekingalpha.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NREF) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE:NREF) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 29, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deNexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.: NREF Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Results, Provides First Quarter 2024 GuidanceFebruary 29, 2024 | msn.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance 8.50% RED PFD A declares $0.5313 dividendFebruary 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance Inc Reports Mixed Q4 Results and Issues Q1 2024 GuidanceFebruary 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comNREF Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Results, Provides First Quarter 2024 GuidanceFebruary 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comNexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. Announces Quarterly DividendSee More Headlines Receive NREF Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for NexPoint Real Estate Finance and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings4/28/2022Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend3/14/2024Dividend Payable3/28/2024Today5/14/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend6/14/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)7/25/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:NREF CUSIPN/A CIK1786248 Webwww.nexpointfinance.com Phone214-276-6300FaxN/AEmployees1Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$15.50 High Stock Price Target$19.00 Low Stock Price Target$13.50 Potential Upside/Downside+11.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.55) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio22.52 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$13.98 million Net Margins23.44% Pretax Margin27.41% Return on Equity3.70% Return on Assets0.18% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.78 Current Ratio460.31 Quick Ratio460.31 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$68.36 million Price / Sales3.59 Cash Flow$2.23 per share Price / Cash Flow6.27 Book Value$20.16 per share Price / Book0.69Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares17,590,000Free Float8,093,000Market Cap$245.56 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.61 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. James David Dondero CFA (Age 61)CPA, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Brian Dale Mitts CPA (Age 54)CFO, Executive VP of Finance, Secretary, Treasurer & Director Mr. Matthew Ryan McGraner J.D. (Age 40)Executive VP & Chief Investment Officer Kristen ThomasDirector of Investor RelationsMr. Dennis Charles Sauter Jr. (Age 49)General Counsel Key CompetitorsGranite Point Mortgage TrustNYSE:GPMTAlpine Income Property TrustNYSE:PINEFranklin Street PropertiesNYSE:FSPAG Mortgage Investment TrustNYSE:MITTIndustrial Logistics Properties TrustNASDAQ:ILPTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsVanguard Group Inc.Bought 3,419 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 2.424%Acadian Asset Management LLCSold 51,691 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 0.486%Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc.Sold 1,796 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.758%Catherine D WoodBought 3,600 shares on 6/7/2023Total: $57,924.00 ($16.09/share)Matt McgranerBought 2,000 shares on 5/17/2023Total: $27,560.00 ($13.78/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions NREF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell NexPoint Real Estate Finance stock right now? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for NexPoint Real Estate Finance in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NREF shares. View NREF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is NexPoint Real Estate Finance's stock price target for 2024? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year target prices for NexPoint Real Estate Finance's shares. Their NREF share price targets range from $13.50 to $19.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $15.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 13.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for NREF or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have NREF shares performed in 2024? NexPoint Real Estate Finance's stock was trading at $15.75 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, NREF shares have decreased by 13.3% and is now trading at $13.66. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is NexPoint Real Estate Finance's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 25th 2024. View our NREF earnings forecast. How were NexPoint Real Estate Finance's earnings last quarter? NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. (NYSE:NREF) posted its earnings results on Thursday, April, 28th. The company reported $1.23 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.13 by $0.10. NexPoint Real Estate Finance had a net margin of 23.44% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.70%. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.53 EPS. How often does NexPoint Real Estate Finance pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for NexPoint Real Estate Finance? NexPoint Real Estate Finance announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.50 per share on Friday, June 28th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 14.64%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 14th. Read our dividend analysis for NREF. Is NexPoint Real Estate Finance a good dividend stock? NexPoint Real Estate Finance (NYSE:NREF) pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 14.97%. NREF has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for NREF. What ETF holds NexPoint Real Estate Finance's stock? iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF holds 120,365 shares of NREF stock, representing 0.26% of its portfolio. What guidance has NexPoint Real Estate Finance issued on next quarter's earnings? NexPoint Real Estate Finance issued an update on its second quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, May, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.400-0.500 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.440. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What other stocks do shareholders of NexPoint Real Estate Finance own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other NexPoint Real Estate Finance investors own include BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust (BIT), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP), B&G Foods (BGS), Brookfield Renewable (BEPC), Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP), Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC), Ares Capital (ARCC), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) and Antero Midstream (AM). When did NexPoint Real Estate Finance IPO? NexPoint Real Estate Finance (NREF) raised $110 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, February 7th 2020. The company issued 5,500,000 shares at a price of $19.00-$21.00 per share. Raymond James, Keefe Bruyette & Woods (a Stifel Company) and Baird served as the underwriters for the IPO. Who are NexPoint Real Estate Finance's major shareholders? NexPoint Real Estate Finance's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (2.42%), Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (0.76%) and Acadian Asset Management LLC (0.49%). Insiders that own company stock include Brian Mitts, Catherine D Wood, Dennis Charles Sauter Jr, James D Dondero, Matt Mcgraner and Matthew Goetz. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of NexPoint Real Estate Finance? Shares of NREF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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