Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (LFT) Dividend
Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (LFT) currently pays a dividend yield of 24.65%, distributing $0.16 per share annually ($0.04 per quarter). The company operates in the Real Estate sector.
LFT dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 24.65% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.16 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.04 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | October 21, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 260% |
| Sector | Real Estate |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $0.65 |
What LFT pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 24.65% yield, $10,000 invested in LFT generates about $2,465.00 per year, or roughly $616.25 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $0.65, derived from the $0.16 annual dividend and the 24.65% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1,540.6 | $246.50 | $61.63 |
| $5,000 | 7,703.1 | $1,232.50 | $308.13 |
| $10,000 | 15,406.3 | $2,465.00 | $616.25 |
| $25,000 | 38,515.6 | $6,162.50 | $1,540.63 |
| $100,000 | 154,062.5 | $24,650.00 | $6,162.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
LFT dividend payment schedule
LFT pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is September 30, 2026, with payment on October 21, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Lument Finance Trust, Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | October 21, 2026 | $0.04 | Confirmed |
| December 30, 2026 | January 20, 2027 | $0.04 | Projected |
| March 30, 2027 | April 20, 2027 | $0.04 | Projected |
| June 30, 2027 | July 21, 2027 | $0.04 | Projected |
To collect a LFT dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How LFT's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. LFT's 24.65% is 20.89 percentage points above that median, ranking 78th of 584 by yield.
Within Real Estate, where we track 61 names, the median yield is 5.92% — putting LFT above its sector. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
What the numbers mean
LFT pays out roughly 260% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
Like most US dividend payers, LFT distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
LFT dividend FAQ
When is the next LFT ex-dividend date?
The next LFT ex-dividend date is September 30, 2026, with the payment scheduled for October 21, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is LFT's dividend yield?
LFT currently yields 24.65%, based on $0.16 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does LFT pay dividends?
LFT pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.04 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of LFT generate?
At the current 24.65% yield, $10,000 invested in LFT would produce roughly $2,465.00 per year, or about $616.25 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is LFT a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. LFT is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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