Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.50
Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (LFT) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
84.9%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
LFT Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 72.8% and trend is falling.
LFT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield84.9%
Trailing DPS$3.50
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M3
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout284.5%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-2.9%
5Y CAGR-9.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)72.8%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield84.9%
1Y Total Return247.7%
5Y Total Return332.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)327.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$43,19810Y ago$96,11220Y ago$66,995
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
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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 284.5%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LFT does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, 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: 84.9% dividend yield, 84.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 72.8% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 332.0%, with dividends contributing 327.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $96,112 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
LFT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$13.80
Avg/Payment$0.6900
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.4000 | — | 17.39% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.4000 | — | 14.29% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 15.60% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↓ -33.3% | 17.33% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↓ -25.0% | 17.65% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.8000 | ↓ -52.9% | 15.71% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $1.7000 | ↑ +112.5% | 15.50% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.8000 | — | 11.86% | Oct 15, 2024 |
LFT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
84.9%
#1 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
-9.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
84.9%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st LFTLument Finance Trust… | $22M | 84.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ACREAres Commercial Real… | $203M | 19.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TPVGTriplePoint Venture … | $177M | 23.4% | 83.9% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  RCReady Capital Corpor… | $141M | 79.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  GPMTGranite Point Mortga… | $16M | 64.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 BXMTBlackstone Mortgage … | $1.9B | 16.9% | 2.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KREFKKR Real Estate Fina… | $364M | 17.7% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TRTXTPG RE Finance Trust… | $518M | 14.6% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ARIApollo Commercial Re… | $304M | 43.9% | 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 | $0.80 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 26.5% |
| 2025 | $2.20 | -45.0% | 4 | $-1.40 | — | — | 72.8% |
| 2024 | $4.00 | 53.8% | 4 | $3.40 | 117.6% | 0.85x | 132.5% |
| 2023 | $2.60 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.90 | 89.7% | 1.12x | 86.1% |
| 2022 | $2.40 | -33.3% | 4 | $1.10 | 218.2% | 0.46x | 79.5% |
| 2021 | $3.60 | -1.4% | 4 | $3.00 | 120.0% | 0.83x | 119.2% |
| 2020 | $3.65 | 23.7% | 4 | $3.40 | 107.4% | 0.93x | 120.9% |
| 2019 | $2.95 | 5.4% | 4 | $1.10 | 268.2% | 0.37x | 97.7% |
| 2018 | $2.80 | -53.3% | 8 | $-2.20 | — | — | 92.7% |
| 2017 | $6.00 | -70.7% | 12 | $0.57 | 1043.5% | 0.10x | 198.7% |
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LFT — 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 $3.50 per share, with a current dividend yield of +84.9%. Payments are made Semi-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 Semi-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 +284.5%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has LFT increased its dividend?
LFT has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -9.6%.
How often does LFT pay dividends?
Lument Finance Trust, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.50 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 $43,198 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 +72.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +84.9% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.