Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.35
Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (LFT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
30.2%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
3 years
LFT Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 7.3% and trend is falling.
LFT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield30.2%
Trailing DPS$0.35
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout181.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score2/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR-2.9%
5Y CAGR-9.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)7.3%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield30.2%
1Y Total Return-49.4%
5Y Total Return-30.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)38.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,98110Y ago$9,87920Y ago$7,187
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.
LFT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
LFT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Lument Finance Trust, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 181.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
LFT has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -2.9% and 5-year CAGR of -9.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LFT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 30.2% dividend yield, 30.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 7.3% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -30.2%, with dividends contributing 38.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,879 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
LFT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.43
Avg/Payment$0.0715
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.0400 | — | 14.29% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0400 | — | 15.60% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0400 | ↓ -33.3% | 17.33% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0600 | ↓ -25.0% | 17.65% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0800 | ↓ -52.9% | 15.71% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.1700 | ↑ +112.5% | 15.50% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 11.86% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.0800 | ↑ +14.3% | 12.08% | Jul 15, 2024 |
LFT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
30.2%
#2 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
3Y
-9.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
30.2%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd LFTLument Finance Trust… | $61M | 30.2% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 ACREAres Commercial Real… | $280M | 14.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $243M | 17.1% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
1st  RCReady Capital Corpor… | $357M | 31.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GPMTGranite Point Mortga… | $74M | 14.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BXMTBlackstone Mortgage … | $3.2B | 9.9% | 2.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KREFKKR Real Estate Fina… | $423M | 15.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TRTXTPG RE Finance Trust… | $656M | 13.5% | 1.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 ARIApollo Commercial Re… | $1.4B | 9.3% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
LFT Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.04 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $0.22 | -45.0% | 4 | $-0.14 | — | — | 7.3% |
| 2024 | $0.40 | 53.8% | 4 | $0.34 | 117.6% | 0.85x | 13.2% |
| 2023 | $0.26 | 8.3% | 4 | $0.29 | 89.7% | 1.12x | 8.6% |
| 2022 | $0.24 | -33.3% | 4 | $0.11 | 218.2% | 0.46x | 7.9% |
| 2021 | $0.36 | -1.4% | 4 | $0.30 | 120.0% | 0.83x | 11.9% |
| 2020 | $0.36 | 23.7% | 4 | $0.34 | 107.4% | 0.93x | 12.1% |
| 2019 | $0.30 | 5.7% | 4 | $0.11 | 268.2% | 0.37x | 9.8% |
| 2018 | $0.28 | -53.5% | 8 | $-0.22 | — | — | 9.2% |
| 2017 | $0.60 | -70.7% | 12 | $0.06 | 1043.5% | 0.10x | 19.9% |
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Start ComparisonLFT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LFT stock.
How much dividend does LFT pay per share?
Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (LFT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.35 per share, with a current dividend yield of +30.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is LFT's next ex-dividend date?
LFT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LFT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is LFT's dividend safe?
LFT's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +181.3%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is LFT a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Lument Finance Trust, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -9.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does LFT pay dividends?
Lument Finance Trust, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.35 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LFT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LFT five years ago would be worth approximately $6,981 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LFT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LFT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +7.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +30.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.