Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
REFI Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 11.4% and trend is unknown.
REFI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
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.
REFI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
REFI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
REFI has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -3.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, REFI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 100.0% dividend yield, 100.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 11.4% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 28.5%, with dividends contributing 54.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,850 today.
REFI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 18 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.4700 | — | 16.61% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.4700 | — | 15.33% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.4700 | — | 16.11% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.4700 | — | 14.76% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.4700 | ↓ -27.7% | 14.01% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.6500 | ↑ +38.3% | 13.36% | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.4700 | — | 13.99% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.4700 | — | 14.13% | Jul 15, 2024 |
REFI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | $258M | 100.0% | — | 1 | Unknown |
3rd | $103M | 15.3% | — | 2 | Unknown |
| $1.6B | 13.2% | 1.9% | 9 | Sustainable | |
| $287M | 13.6% | — | 0 | Unknown | |
| $3.3B | 9.8% | 2.9% | 0 | Sustainable | |
2nd | $330M | 59.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
| $71M | 14.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
REFI Annual Dividend History (2021–2026)
6 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.47 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.9% |
| 2025 | $1.88 | -8.7% | 4 | $1.68 | 111.9% | 0.89x | 11.4% |
| 2024 | $2.06 | -5.1% | 4 | $1.88 | 109.6% | 0.91x | 12.5% |
| 2023 | $2.17 | 3.3% | 4 | $2.11 | 102.8% | 0.97x | 13.2% |
| 2022 | $2.10 | 707.7% | 4 | $1.82 | 115.4% | 0.87x | 12.7% |
| 2021 | $0.26 | — | 1 | $0.54 | 48.1% | 2.08x | 1.6% |
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Start ComparisonREFI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying REFI stock.
How much dividend does REFI pay per share?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. (REFI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2045.71 per share, with a current dividend yield of +100.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is REFI's next ex-dividend date?
REFI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. REFI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is REFI's dividend safe?
REFI's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has REFI increased its dividend?
REFI has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does REFI pay dividends?
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2045.71 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in REFI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in REFI five years ago would be worth approximately $12,850 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is REFI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
REFI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +11.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +100.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.