Lument Finance Trust, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividends for its Common and Preferred Stock and Announces Year-End Earnings Release and Investor Call Dates

Rhea-AI Summary

Lument Finance Trust (NYSE: LFT) declared a $0.04 per share cash dividend on common stock for Q1 2026, payable April 15, 2026, to holders of record at close March 31, 2026.

The company also declared a $0.4921875 per share cash dividend on its 7.875% cumulative redeemable Series A preferred stock, payable April 15, 2026, to holders of record at close April 1, 2026.

Additionally, Lument expects to file its Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2025 on March 23, 2026 after market close and will host an investor call on March 24, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET with live webcast and replay access.

Positive

• Common dividend declared: $0.04 per share payable Apr 15, 2026
• Preferred dividend declared: $0.4921875 per share payable Apr 15, 2026
• Form 10-K filing scheduled for Mar 23, 2026 after market close
• Investor call set for Mar 24, 2026 8:30 a.m. ET with webcast

Negative

• Common dividend level is small at $0.04 per share
• Record dates in late March/early April limit liquidity timing for investors

News Market Reaction – LFT

+3.13%

+3.13% Session close to close

In the Mar 20 session, LFT gained 3.13%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement confirms a continued common dividend of $0.04 and preferred dividend of $0.4921875...

Analysis

This announcement confirms a continued common dividend of $0.04 and preferred dividend of $0.4921875, while setting clear dates for the March 23, 2026 Form 10-K filing and March 24 investor call. Historically, LFT’s structured finance deals and earnings have driven varied price responses. Investors may focus on how the upcoming report explains dividend sustainability, portfolio performance, funding costs, and any updates to credit facilities.

Key Figures

Common dividend: $0.04 per share Preferred dividend: $0.4921875 per share Preferred coupon: 7.875% +5 more

8 metrics

Common dividend $0.04 per share Q1 2026 common stock cash dividend

Preferred dividend $0.4921875 per share 7.875% Series A preferred stock dividend

Preferred coupon 7.875% Cumulative Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock rate

Common dividend pay date April 15, 2026 Payment date for Q1 2026 common dividend

Common record date March 31, 2026 Record date for Q1 2026 common dividend

Preferred record date April 1, 2026 Record date for Series A preferred dividend

10-K filing date March 23, 2026 Expected Form 10-K filing after market close

Earnings call time 8:30 a.m. ET Investor conference call on March 24, 2026

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 11 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Dec 11	Dividend declaration	Positive	-6.8%	Announced quarterly cash dividends for common and preferred stock.
Dec 10	CLO closing	Positive	+13.2%	Closed $663.8M commercial real estate CLO with non-recourse financing.
Nov 21	CLO pricing	Positive	-0.7%	Priced $663.8M CRE CLO and redeemed prior FL1 transaction.
Nov 12	Quarterly earnings	Neutral	-3.3%	Reported Q3 2025 GAAP net income and distributable earnings.
Nov 07	Earnings call date	Neutral	+2.0%	Announced 10-Q filing timing and investor conference call details.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Dividend declarations have previously coincided with negative or muted moves, while structured finance transactions drew the strongest positive reaction.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, Lument Finance Trust has mixed news-driven reactions. A dividend declaration on Dec 11, 2025 saw shares fall 6.75%, while closing a $663.8 million CRE CLO on Dec 10, 2025 coincided with a 13.19% gain. Pricing that CLO and related financing actions produced a small decline. Third-quarter 2025 earnings on Nov 12, 2025 led to a modest pullback, whereas announcing a prior earnings call date generated a small uptick. Today’s dividend and call-date news fits this mix of modest, often asymmetric reactions.

Key Terms

form 10-k, cumulative redeemable series a preferred stock

2 terms

form 10-k regulatory

"expects to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended"

A Form 10-K is a comprehensive report that publicly traded companies are required to file annually with regulators. It provides a detailed overview of a company's financial health, operations, and risks, similar to a detailed health report. Investors use this information to assess the company's performance and make informed decisions about buying or selling its stock.

cumulative redeemable series a preferred stock financial

"per share of 7.875% Cumulative Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock."

A cumulative redeemable Series A preferred stock is a specific class of preferred shares that pays a stated dividend which, if missed, accumulates and must be paid later before common shareholders get dividends. The company has the right to buy back (redeem) these shares under set terms, so they act like a steady income instrument with less upside than common stock but higher claim on assets and earnings; investors value them for predictable income and priority in payouts.

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NEW YORK, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lument Finance Trust, Inc. (NYSE: LFT) ("LFT" or the "Company") announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.04 per share of common stock with respect to the first quarter of 2026. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2026, to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2026.

The Company also announced the declaration of a cash dividend of $0.4921875 per share of 7.875% Cumulative Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2026, to preferred stockholders of record as of the close of business April 1, 2026.

Additionally, the Company announced that it expects to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, March 23, 2026, after the market closes, and invites investors and other interested parties to listen to its live conference call via telephone or webcast on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

The conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-800-836-8184 (U.S.) or 1-646-357-8785 (international). Note: there is no passcode; please ask the operator to be joined into the Lument Finance Trust call. A live webcast, on a listen-only basis, is also available and can be accessed through the URL:

https://app.webinar.net/506xR8EYDLz

For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, a recorded replay will be available for on-demand viewing approximately one hour after the end of the event through the Company's website https://lumentfinancetrust.com/ and by telephone dial-in. The replay call-in number is 1-888-660-6345 (U.S.) or 1-646-517-4150 (international) with passcode 16975.

About LFT
LFT is a Maryland corporation focused on investing in, financing and managing a portfolio of commercial real estate debt investments.  The Company primarily invests in transitional floating rate commercial mortgage loans with an emphasis on middle-market multi-family assets. LFT is externally managed and advised by Lument Investment Management, a Delaware limited liability company.

Additional Information and Where to Find It
Investors, security holders and other interested persons may find additional information regarding the Company at the SEC's Internet site at https://www.sec.gov/, the Company website at https://lumentfinancetrust.com, or by directing requests to: Lument Finance Trust, 230 Park Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10169, Attention: Investor Relations.

Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release constitute forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future results of our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, plans and objectives. You can identify forward-looking statements by use of words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "plan," "continue," "intend," "should," "may," "will," "seek," "would," "could," or similar expressions or other comparable terms, or by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future performance, taking into account all information currently available to us on the date of this press release or the date on which such statements are first made. Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this press release and should consider carefully the factors described in Part I, Item IA "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and Part II, Item 1A "Risk Factors" in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025, which are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") website at www.sec.gov, and in the Company's other current or periodic filings with the SEC, when evaluating these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond our control.  Except as required by applicable law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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FAQ

What dividend did Lument Finance Trust (LFT) declare for common stock in Q1 2026?

Lument declared a $0.04 per share cash dividend on common stock for Q1 2026. According to the company, the dividend is payable April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026.

When is the preferred stock dividend for LFT payable and what is the amount?

The 7.875% Series A preferred dividend is $0.4921875 per share, payable April 15, 2026. According to the company, preferred holders of record at close April 1, 2026 will receive the payment.

When will Lument Finance Trust file its 2025 Form 10-K (LFT)?

Lument expects to file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 on March 23, 2026 after the market close. According to the company, the filing timing precedes the investor call the next morning.

How can investors access Lument Finance Trust's (LFT) March 24, 2026 investor call?

Investors can join the call by telephone or a live listen-only webcast on March 24, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET. According to the company, dial-in numbers and a webcast URL are provided, and a replay will be available afterward.

Will Lument Finance Trust (LFT) provide a replay of the March 24, 2026 investor call?

Yes. A recorded replay will be available approximately one hour after the event via the company's website and by telephone. According to the company, replay dial-in numbers and a passcode are provided for on-demand access.