MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA)

NYSE: MFA · Real-Time Price · USD
8.62
+0.45 (5.51%)
At close: Apr 14, 2025, 4:00 PM
8.60
-0.02 (-0.23%)
After-hours: Apr 14, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
5.51%
Market Cap 883.76M
Revenue (ttm) 279.61M
Net Income (ttm) 85.92M
Shares Out 102.52M
EPS (ttm) 0.82
PE Ratio 10.51
Forward PE 6.53
Dividend $1.44 (16.71%)
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 31, 2025
Volume 2,328,053
Open 8.39
Previous Close 8.17
Day's Range 8.40 - 8.69
52-Week Range 7.85 - 13.45
Beta 1.69
Analysts Buy
Price Target 13.20 (+53.13%)
Earnings Date May 5, 2025

About MFA

MFA Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. It invests in residential mortgage securities, including non-agency mortgage-backed securities, agency MBS, and credit risk transfer securities; residential whole loans, including purchased performing loans, purchased credit deteriorated, and non-performing loans; and mortgage servicing rights related assets. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subjec... [Read more]

Industry REIT - Mortgage
Sector Real Estate
Founded 1997
Employees 348
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol MFA
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, MFA Financial's revenue was $279.61 million, an increase of 19.47% compared to the previous year's $234.05 million. Earnings were $85.92 million, an increase of 81.70%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 5 analysts, the average rating for MFA stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $13.2, which is an increase of 53.13% from the latest price.

Price Target
$13.2
(53.13% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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Mark Farrah Associates Analyzed the 2023 Medical Loss Ratio and Rebates Results

MCMURRAY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA summarizes findings from the 2023 HHS report, with a focus on plan performance as it relates to the MLR and related rebates due to customers.

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Dividend Increase to $0.36 per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share of common stock, an increase fr...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

MFA Financial, Inc. Elects Christopher Small to Board of Directors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Christopher Small to its Board effective immediately. “We couldn't be more pleased to...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

MFA Financial Q4: The Worst Is Possibly Over

MFA Financial, Inc.'s Q4 2024 results showed a net loss, but distributable earnings covered the dividend. The dividend yield is currently 13.57% making MFA an attractive investment barring any signifi...

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript

MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 19, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Hal Schwartz - SVP, General Counsel & Secretary Craig Knutson - CEO Mike Roper - CFO...

7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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CHICAGO & DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VikingCloud, the leading cybersecurity and PCI compliance company, today announced a new patent filing for its Universal Merchant Identification System. The company ...

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7 weeks ago - Business Wire

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) today provided its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024: Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results: MFA ...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter Dividends on Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the payment of dividends on the Company's outstanding 7.50% Series B...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Private-Sector Health Insurance Benefits Data Presented by Mark Farrah Associates

MCMURRAY, Penn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA's 5500 Employer Health Plus Simplifies the Analysis of Employer Health and Welfare Benefit Plans.

2 months ago - Business Wire

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Financial Stocks With Over 13% Dividend Yields

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2 months ago - Benzinga

Third Quarter Profit Margin Trends of BCBS Plans Analyzed by Mark Farrah Associates

CANONSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA assessed year-to-date profit margins of BCBS plans, comparing year-over-year performance from 3Q20 to 3Q24.

2 months ago - Business Wire

Past Time To Take Gains On These Big Yielders

These shares don't give investors a big enough yield or enough upside. The performance throughout the sector has been great, but occasionally, it's better to just pocket the gains.

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

MFA Financial, Inc. Plans Live Audio Webcast of Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) plans to host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss i...

2 months ago - Business Wire

High Yield REITs Whacked By Higher Rates

Despite a single day of declining rates, the trend higher brought even more damage to mortgage REITs. Some may see book value fall by as much as 10% or more, but the average will probably be around th...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Health Insurance Market Share at the County Level; Presented by Mark Farrah Associates

CANONSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA provides county-level market share and demographics data essential for the analysis of health insurance market position and competition.

3 months ago - Business Wire

4 Of 35 Safe-Buy Dividend Power Dogs In January

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Top 3 Financial Stocks That Are Preparing To Pump This Quarter

The most oversold stocks in the financial sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

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3 months ago - Benzinga

MFA Financial: Upcoming Income Growth Opportunity In Floating Series C Shares

MFA Financial's Series C preferred shares are recommended due to their attractive floating yields, set to start in April 2024. Despite higher interest expenses, MFA Financial's net interest income ros...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

MFA Financial, Inc. Mourns the Death of Board Member Frank Oelerich

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) Chief Executive Officer Craig Knutson today issued the following statement on the recent passing of MFA independent Board member Francis J. O...

4 months ago - Business Wire

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Dividend of $0.35 per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share of common stock. The dividend w...

4 months ago - Business Wire

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Dividends on Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the payment of dividends on the Company's outstanding 7.50% Series B...

5 months ago - Business Wire

MFA Financial President and Chief Investment Officer Bryan Wulfsohn to Participate in Southwest IDEAS Investors Conference

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) today announced that President and Chief Investment Officer Bryan Wulfsohn will participate in the Southwest IDEAS Investor Conference in Dal...

5 months ago - Business Wire

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 6, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Hal Schwartz - Senior Vice President-General Counsel & Secretary Craig Knutson - Chie...

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