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ACRE

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation

ACRE

Real Estate · REIT - Mortgage · Stock · quarterly payer

$3.41

Undervalued · +237% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

17.60%

Annual Dividend

$0.60

Payout Ratio

2267%

5-Yr Growth

-14.6%

Ex-Date

Sep 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about ACRE's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) has a forward dividend yield of 17.60%, based on an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and a share price of $3.41.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, ACRE's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (42 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • ACRE last cut its regular dividend in 2025.
  • ACRE's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 30, 2026, for a dividend of $0.15 per share.
  • ACRE's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 14.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, ACRE's 17.60% yield is 46% above its five-year average yield of 12.06%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for ACRE is $11.49 per share, 237% above the $3.41 share price, so ACRE screens as undervalued.
  • Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 3 times across the 57 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 40.0% cut to $0.150 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 31, 2025.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "ACRE Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/ACRE

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) yields 17.60% ($0.60 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of D (42/100).

Is ACRE a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 17.60% ($0.60/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2025
    • Elevated payout ratio (2267%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    17.60%
    Payout Ratio
    2267%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.60
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -14.6%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Sep 30, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    1.25
    Market Cap
    $189.2M
    P/E Ratio
    —
    5-Yr Total Return
    -77%
    52-Week Range
    $3.16 – $5.89
    Dividend Safety
    D · 42/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2025)

    ACRE dividend raises and cuts

    Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) has raised its regular dividend 8 times and cut it 3 times across the 57 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 40.0% cut to $0.150 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 31, 2025.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Mar 31, 2025Cut$0.250 → $0.150−40.0%
    Mar 27, 2024Cut$0.330 → $0.250−24.2%
    Sep 28, 2023Cut$0.350 → $0.330−5.7%
    Mar 30, 2021Raise$0.330 → $0.350+6.1%
    Mar 28, 2019Raise$0.310 → $0.330+6.5%
    Dec 27, 2018Raise$0.290 → $0.310+6.9%
    Sep 27, 2018Raise$0.280 → $0.290+3.6%
    Jun 28, 2018Raise$0.270 → $0.280+3.7%
    Mar 29, 2017Raise$0.260 → $0.270+3.8%
    Mar 29, 2016Raise$0.250 → $0.260+4.0%
    Dec 27, 2012Raise$0.0600 → $0.250+316.7%
    Every ACRE payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    ACRE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →ACRE dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is ACRE a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 17.60% ($0.60/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is ACRE undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, ACRE's fair value is about $11.49 versus a $3.41 share price — so it looks undervalued (+237% vs. fair value).

    Is ACRE's dividend safe?

    ACRE has a dividend-safety grade of D (42/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2025, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is ACRE's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for ACRE is about $11.49 per share, roughly 237% above the current $3.41 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is ACRE a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data ACRE screens as "mixed" and undervalued. Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 17.60% ($0.60/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will ACRE cut its dividend?

    ACRE earns a dividend-safety grade of D (42/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2025). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does ACRE pay a dividend?

    Yes. Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.60 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 17.60%.

    What is ACRE's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, ACRE's forward dividend yield is 17.60%, based on a $0.60 annual dividend and a $3.41 share price.

    What is ACRE's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, ACRE pays $0.60 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is ACRE's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, ACRE's payout ratio is 2267% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has ACRE grown its dividend?

    ACRE does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next ACRE ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 27, 2026, ACRE's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 30, 2026, for $0.15 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.60 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$15.00
    Annual$60.00
    Monthly avg$5.00

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