Donald Fandetti, an analyst from Wells Fargo, reiterated the Buy rating on Kkr Real Estate Finance (KREF – Research Report). The associated price target is $14.00.
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Donald Fandetti has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors including stable credit metrics and a steady book value for KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF). The company’s shares are trading at a notable discount of 0.72 times the price-to-book value, which he considers to be excessively low. Additionally, management has indicated an improvement in office market liquidity, which is a positive sign for the company.
Despite reporting a loss in distributable earnings per share for the fourth quarter, the realized loss was already anticipated in the previous quarter. Excluding this loss, the earnings were only slightly below expectations. The company also exhibited a strong net interest income, which was above estimates, and maintained a relatively stable book value. Furthermore, the dividend yield of over 9% is attractive, and the leverage is at the lower end of the management’s target, providing a solid foundation for future growth.
In another report released yesterday, JMP Securities also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $13.00 price target.