REFI
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Real Estate
- NASDAQ: REFI
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Sep 30, 2026
Dividend yield: 21.66%
Payout ratio: 136.2%
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's latest cash dividend of $0.47 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Sep 30, 2026. The dividend distribution stands at $1.88 per share annually, which comes to a dividend yield of 21.22%.
REFI dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Dividend yield
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's dividend yield of 21.22% is higher than the Real Estate sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Real Estate sector average of 6.48%, Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's dividend yield is 227% higher. The current dividend yield is more than the historical average of 13.6% of the last 5 years.
REFI Dividend history
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance has been paying dividends for the last five years. Our records show that REFI has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has a decrease of 9% since twelve months ago. However with the price of the stock down by 31% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 32%.
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $0.47 | 18.76% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.47 | 17.54% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.47 | 16.61% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.47 | 15.33% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.47 | 16.11% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.47 | 14.76% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.47 | 14.01% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.65 | 13.36% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.47 | 13.99% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.47 | 14.13% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.47 | 13.83% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.76 | 13.52% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.47 | 14.76% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.47 | 14.4% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.47 | 16.37% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.76 | 14% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.47 | 9.21% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.47 | 5.6% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.4 | 2.25% |
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's payout ratio of 136.2% is below the Real Estate sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with its Real Estate sector average of 156.8%, Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's payout ratio is 13% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
REFI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABR Arbor Realty Trust Inc | 53.71% | $0.94 | N/A |
| IVR Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc | 29.38% | $1.56 | 103.3% |
| PMT PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust | 27.41% | $2.16 | 151.3% |
| REFI Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Inc | 21.66% | $1.88 | 136.2% |
| BXMT Blackstone Mortgage Trust Inc - Class A | 16.97% | $1.88 | N/A |
| AGNC AGNC Investment Corp | 16.88% | $1.44 | 2,057.1% |
| NLY Annaly Capital Management Inc | 15.91% | $2.9 | 193.3% |
| STWD Starwood Property Trust Inc | 15.32% | $1.92 | 325.4% |
| RITM Rithm Capital Corporation | 10.85% | $1 | 166.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance pay a dividend?
Yes, Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. REFI has been paying dividends since 2021.
When was REFI's last dividend?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's last regular dividend was on Sep 30, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.47 per share.
How much dividend does Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance pay (per share)?
On an annual basis REFI pays $1.88 per share.
What is Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's dividend yield?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's current dividend yield is 21.22%.
How often does Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance pay dividends?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance pays four dividends per year.
What is Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's dividend payout ratio?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's dividend payout ratio is 136.2%.
Does Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance pay a good dividend?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance's dividend yield is more than the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.