Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC)

NYSE: EFC · Real-Time Price · USD
12.37
-0.08 (-0.64%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
12.35
-0.02 (-0.16%)
After-hours: Feb 20, 2026, 7:53 PM EST
Market Cap1.56B +35.7%
Revenue (ttm)329.82M +13.8%
Net Income126.47M +15.6%
EPS1.33 +1.2%
Shares Out 125.81M
PE Ratio9.29
Forward PE6.78
Dividend$1.56 (12.61%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 27, 2026
Volume1,786,289
Open12.45
Previous Close12.45
Day's Range12.33 - 12.52
52-Week Range11.12 - 14.40
Beta0.94
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target14.54 (+17.54%)
Earnings DateFeb 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]

IPO Date Oct 8, 2010
Employees 400
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol EFC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Ellington Financial's revenue was $303.86 million, an increase of 19.65% compared to the previous year's $253.97 million. Earnings were $117.83 million, an increase of 93.47%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

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 17.54% from the latest price.

Price Target
$14.54
(17.54% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Exceptional Returns With Low Volatility: Why I Exited Ellington Financial Series B Preferred Share

Exceptional Returns With Low Volatility: Why I Exited Ellington Financial Series B Preferred Share

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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 ...

11 days ago - Business Wire

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...

13 days ago - Business Wire

High-Yield Carnage In 2026

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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...

20 days ago - Business Wire

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...

20 days ago - Business Wire

4 Mammoth Monthly Dividends Paying Up To 11.7%

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20 days ago - Forbes

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...

25 days ago - Business Wire

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...

26 days ago - Business Wire

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...

27 days ago - Business Wire

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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...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Ellington Financial's Historical Value Creation May Offer Insights Into Its Future Returns

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Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

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2 months ago - Business Wire

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...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Ellington Financial: Dividend Remains Well Covered, With Room For An Increase

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Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Highlights Net income attributable to comm...

3 months ago - Business Wire

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