NREF Dividend History & Yield
NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days) | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Declared |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 98 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 189 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 280 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.50 | $50.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NREF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.00 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 26 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NREF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 600 | $10,524 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,000 | $52,620 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,000 | $105,240 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.40%. $10,000 in NREF would currently pay about $1,140 a year ($95 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NREF dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.50 | -27.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.685 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.685 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.685 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.685 | +37.0% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | — | $0.50 | +5.3% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | — | $0.475 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | — | $0.475 | +18.7% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
NREF scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About NexPoint Real Estate Finance, Inc.
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, preferred equity, mezzanine loans, convertible notes, multifamily properties, and common equity investments, as well as multifamily and single-family rental commercial mortgage-backed securities securitizations, promissory notes, revolving credit facilities, and stock warrants or target assets.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Mortgage. First dividend on our records: Mar 20, 2020. 26 payments tracked.
NREF dividend FAQ
When is NREF's next ex-dividend date?
NREF's next ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 7 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.50 per share, expected on Sep 30, 2026.
How often does NREF pay dividends?
NREF pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.50 per share with an ex-date of Jun 15, 2026.
What is NREF's dividend yield?
NREF's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 11.40%, based on $2.00 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $17.54. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.00 per share, is 11.40%.
How much does NREF pay per share?
NREF pays about $0.50 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $200.00 a year.
Has NREF grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.7% a year (+0.0% over the last year). NREF did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of NREF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 11.40%, you would need about 600 shares of NREF (roughly $10,524 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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