Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.71
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
16.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
ACRE Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.2% and trend is falling.
ACRE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield16.8%
Trailing DPS$0.71
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout298.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-24.6%
5Y CAGR-14.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.2%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield16.8%
1Y Total Return1.0%
5Y Total Return-38.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)34.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,15710Y ago$12,30820Y ago$10,872
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ACRE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
ACRE Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 298.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ACRE does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -24.6% and 5-year CAGR of -14.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ACRE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 16.8% dividend yield, 16.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.2% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -38.4%, with dividends contributing 34.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,308 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
ACRE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.16
Avg/Payment$0.2580
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026Latest | $0.1500 | — | 13.70% | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 13.33% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.1500 | — | 12.50% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 12.55% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 15.52% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 16.77% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1500 | ↓ -40.0% | 19.44% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 16.98% | Jan 15, 2025 |
ACRE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
16.8%
#3 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-14.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
16.8%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd ACREAres Commercial Real… | $234M | 16.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BXMTBlackstone Mortgage … | $2.1B | 15.0% | 2.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  RCReady Capital Corpor… | $241M | 46.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TRTXTPG RE Finance Trust… | $524M | 14.5% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  GPMTGranite Point Mortga… | $40M | 25.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 KREFKKR Real Estate Fina… | $390M | 16.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BRSPBrightSpire Capital,… | $512M | 16.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ARIApollo Commercial Re… | $820M | 16.3% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 LADRLadder Capital Corp | $1.2B | 10.3% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
ACRE Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.45 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.9% |
| 2025 | $0.60 | -40.0% | 4 | $-0.02 | — | — | 5.2% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | -26.5% | 4 | $-0.64 | — | — | 8.7% |
| 2023 | $1.36 | -2.9% | 4 | $-0.72 | — | — | 11.9% |
| 2022 | $1.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.57 | 245.6% | 0.41x | 12.2% |
| 2021 | $1.40 | 6.1% | 4 | $1.42 | 98.6% | 1.01x | 12.2% |
| 2020 | $1.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.66 | 200.0% | 0.50x | 11.5% |
| 2019 | $1.32 | 13.8% | 4 | $1.28 | 103.1% | 0.97x | 11.5% |
| 2018 | $1.16 | 7.4% | 4 | $1.35 | 85.9% | 1.16x | 10.1% |
| 2017 | $1.08 | 3.8% | 4 | $1.07 | 100.9% | 0.99x | 9.4% |
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ACRE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ACRE stock.
How much dividend does ACRE pay per share?
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.71 per share, with a current dividend yield of +16.8%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ACRE's next ex-dividend date?
ACRE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ACRE typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ACRE's dividend safe?
ACRE's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +298.5%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has ACRE increased its dividend?
ACRE has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -14.6%.
How often does ACRE pay dividends?
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.71 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ACRE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ACRE five years ago would be worth approximately $6,157 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ACRE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ACRE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +16.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.