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, payable on February 27, 2026 to stockholders of record as of January 30, 2026. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forwar.

Business Wire • Jan 8, 2026

Mortgage Rates End 2025 With Fresh Low: 3 mREIT Stocks in Focus

Mortgage rates hit 2025 lows near 6.15%, improving housing demand and putting mREITs like EFC, NLY and NREF in focus.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 6, 2026

Meet 19 Ideal "Safer" December Small/MidCap DiviDogs Of 30 S&P600

The S&P 600 SmallCap index offers quality small-cap exposure, emphasizing companies with positive earnings and robust liquidity requirements. Nineteen of the thirty highest-yielding S&P 600 'safer' dividend stocks are attractively valued, with free cash flow supporting their dividends. Top ten S&P 600 small/mid-cap dividend stocks project average net gains of 42.25% by December 2026, with lower-than-market average risk.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 2, 2026

3 mREIT Stocks to Keep on Your Radar Amid Challenging Industry Trends

While the improving mortgage market trend is likely to support the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry, companies like ARI, EFC and NREF are poised to gain.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 31, 2025

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 includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, to be paid on December 31, 2025 to holders of record on November 28, 2025, with the same ex-dividend date. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Estimated book value per common sha.

Business Wire • Dec 30, 2025

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 NAV per share, significantly lagging the S&P 500's 12.5%. Future value creation is expected around 4–5% of share price, driven by dividends but offset by declining NAV per share.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 30, 2025

Mortgage Rates Continue to Ease: 3 mREIT Stocks to Bet on for 2026

Falling mortgage rates and Fed cuts are improving mREIT outlooks, putting TWO, NREF and EFC in focus for 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 19, 2025

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, no call until at least 2028, and strong income stability vs. other preferreds. Common shares offer high yield but suffer from persistent book value declines, making them less attractive for capital preservation.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 15, 2025

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 rate hedging, an investment-grade Moody's rating, and over $1 billion in unencumbered assets. EFC common stock offers an 11.4% dividend, but signs of declining credit losses warrant caution.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 14, 2025

Two Classes Of Mortgage REITs

Agency mortgage REITs duel to the dividend cut. There are 7 facing off. The top 3 are much better than the other 4. Valuations are important and awful. Deal with it.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025