Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC)
| Market Cap | 1.56B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 320.34M |
| Net Income (ttm) | 118.74M |
| Shares Out | 125.81M |
| EPS (ttm) | 1.19 |
| PE Ratio | 10.44 |
| Forward PE | 6.86 |
| Dividend | $1.56 (12.40%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,347,207 |
| Open | 12.41 |
| Previous Close | 12.45 |
| Day's Range | 12.31 - 12.56 |
| 52-Week Range | 11.12 - 14.40 |
| Beta | 0.94 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 14.54 (+17.07%) |
| Earnings Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
About EFC
Ellington Financial Inc., through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, acquires and manages mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other financial assets in the United States. It operates in two segments, Investment Portfolio and Longbridge. The company acquires and manages residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) backed by prime jumbo, Alt-A, non-QM, manufactured housing, subprime residential, and single-family-rental mortgage loans; RMBS for which the principal and interest payments are guara... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Ellington Financial's revenue was $320.34 million, an increase of 5.43% compared to the previous year's $303.86 million. Earnings were $118.74 million, an increase of 0.78%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Forecast
According to 6 analysts, the average rating for EFC stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $14.54, which is an increase of 17.07% from the latest price.
News
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Highlights Net income attributable to commo...
Exceptional Returns With Low Volatility: Why I Exited Ellington Financial Series B Preferred Share
Ellington Financial preferred shares, notably EFC-B, have delivered high yield, price appreciation, and low volatility, making them standout investments in the mortgage REIT sector.
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Ellington Financial Announces Release Date of Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings, Conference Call, and Investor Presentation
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that it will release financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 after market ...
Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payab...
High-Yield Carnage In 2026
Multiple mortgage REITs fell by over 10% on the day. The stock driving the bus of bad dropped 33% on Friday and is continuing lower today. Preferred shares and baby bonds have consistently outperforme...
Ellington Financial Announces the Income Tax Treatment of its 2025 Distributions
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that information regarding the federal income tax treatment of the distributions deemed paid...
Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of December 31, 2025
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.16 as of December 31, 2025. This estimate in...
4 Mammoth Monthly Dividends Paying Up To 11.7%
Quarterly-paying dividend stocks? Ha! We save those for the poor vanilla investors.
Ellington Financial Announces Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the redemption of all 4,600,000 outstanding share...
Ellington Financial Prices Common Stock Offering
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the “Company”) announced today that it has priced an underwritten public offering of 8,775,000 shares of its common stock f...
Ellington Financial Announces Common Stock Offering
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the “Company”) announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 8,775,000 shares of common stock. T...
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Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of November 30, 2025
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.17 as of November 30, 2025. This estimate in...
Ellington Financial's Historical Value Creation May Offer Insights Into Its Future Returns
Ellington Financial, Inc. (EFC) trades at a 2.2% premium to NAV, near record valuation, despite underwhelming long-term value creation. EFC's annual shareholder value creation since IPO is 4.49% of NA...
Ellington Financial: 8.5% Yielding Preferred Shares Look Best For Income Investors
Ellington Financial benefits from rising net interest income, driven by loan growth and stable interest expense amid a lower rate environment. I favor EFC.PC (Series C preferred) for its 8.5% yield, n...
Ellington Financial: A Sound mREIT, But The Preferred Shares Stand Out On A Risk-Adjusted Basis
Ellington Financial stands out as a conservative mortgage REIT with lower-than-average leverage and a strong underwriting track record. EFC maintains robust risk controls, including active interest ra...
Ellington Financial: This mREIT Offers Above 9% Through Its Preferred Stocks
Ellington Financial stands out in the mREIT sector with recent credit ratings from Moody's (Ba3) and Fitch (BB-), enhancing fixed-income investor confidence. EFC's leverage profile, with a recourse de...
Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following: (i) a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of ...
Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of October 31, 2025
OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.25 as of October 31, 2025. This estimate inc...
Ellington Financial: Dividend Remains Well Covered, With Room For An Increase
Ellington Financial has grown its allocation to commercial mortgages in recent months, putting it in a strong position to benefit if the U.S. avoids a recession. Q3 2025 distributable earnings grew 13...
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Ellington Financial Inc. ( EFC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 6, 2025 11:00 AM EST Company Participants Alaael-Deen Shilleh - Associate General Counsel & Secretary Laurence Penn - CEO, President & D...