Lument Finance Trust Suspends Common Stock Dividend, and Declares Q3 Preferred Stock Dividend
LFT stops common stock dividends for the remainder of 2026 while maintaining its declared cash dividend on Series A preferred shares.
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Lument Finance Trust (LFT) will suspend its quarterly common stock dividend starting with the third-quarter 2026 distribution that would have been paid in October.
The board cites expectations that dividends already paid will satisfy 2026 REIT taxable income distribution requirements and a desire to preserve capital and financial flexibility. LFT paid two common dividends in the first half of 2026 totaling $0.08 per share pre-reverse split, or $0.80 per share post-reverse split, which exceeded its REIT taxable income for that period and is expected to exceed its full-year 2026 distribution requirements. The company’s 7.875% Series A preferred stock will receive a cash dividend of $0.4921875 per share, payable October 15, 2026 to holders of record on October 1, 2026.
Positive
- Two common dividends in H1 2026 totaled $0.80 per share post-split
- Series A preferred dividend of $0.4921875 per share payable October 15, 2026
Negative
- Quarterly common dividend suspended beginning with Q3 2026 payout
- No additional 2026 common stock distributions expected to meet REIT requirements
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The Board's decision reflects both the Company's expectation that it will satisfy its REIT taxable income distribution requirements for the 2026 calendar year and the Board's and management's belief that preserving capital and maintaining financial flexibility is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.
LFT paid two regular quarterly dividends during the first half of 2026, totaling
"The Board and management believe that retaining capital at this time is the prudent course of action and best positions the Company to actively manage its portfolio, maintain financial flexibility and support long-term stockholder value," said James Flynn, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of LFT. "Given our current expectations for 2026 taxable income, we do not anticipate the need for additional common stock distributions to satisfy our REIT distribution requirements this year. We believe this decision provides the Company with additional flexibility as we continue to focus on prudent portfolio management and actions intended to support long-term value creation."
The Board will continue to evaluate the Company's dividend policy based on portfolio performance, taxable income, liquidity and overall capital requirements, among other factors.
The Company also announced the declaration of a cash dividend of
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 LLC, 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 website at sec.gov, the Company website at 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, including statements regarding capital allocation, cash flow and other objectives and expectations and with respect to the potential future reinstatement of the quarterly cash dividend payable to holders of the Company's common stock, 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. 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 the Company's beliefs, assumptions and expectations of its future performance, taking into account all information currently available to the Company 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, 2025, which is available on the SEC's website at 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 the Company's control. These risks include our ability to continue to satisfy complex rules in order for us to remain a REIT for federal income tax purposes and risks associated with our ability to effectuate our dividend policy, including factors such as operating results and the economic outlook influencing our Board's decision whether to pay further dividends, either at previously-paid levels or at all. 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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Why did Lument Finance Trust suspend its common stock dividend for Q3 2026 and beyond in 2026?
The board states that dividends already paid in 2026 are expected to satisfy the company’s REIT taxable income distribution requirements for the year and that retaining capital is viewed as the prudent course to manage the portfolio, maintain financial flexibility, and support long-term stockholder value.
What factors will influence Lument Finance Trust’s future dividend policy on common stock?
The board will continue to evaluate the company’s dividend policy based on portfolio performance, taxable income, liquidity, overall capital requirements, and other factors.
What are the key dates for the declared Series A preferred stock dividend?
The cash dividend of $0.4921875 per share on the 7.875% Cumulative Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock is payable on October 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 1, 2026.