MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA)

NYSE: MFA · Real-Time Price · USD
9.34
+0.15 (1.63%)
Aug 7, 2025, 4:00 PM - Market closed
1.63%
Market Cap958.93M
Revenue (ttm)284.49M
Net Income (ttm)92.66M
Shares Out 102.67M
EPS (ttm)0.88
PE Ratio10.61
Forward PE7.29
Dividend$1.44 (15.42%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2025
Volume1,449,126
Open9.25
Previous Close9.19
Day's Range9.24 - 9.47
52-Week Range7.85 - 13.45
Beta1.70
AnalystsBuy
Price Target11.75 (+25.8%)
Earnings DateAug 6, 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]

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 Summary

According to 9 analysts, the average rating for MFA stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $11.75, which is an increase of 25.80% from the latest price.

Price Target
$11.75
(25.80% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Bryan Wulfsohn - President & Chief Investment Officer Craig L. Knutson - CEO & Director...

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MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) today provided its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025: MFA generated GAAP net income to common stockholders and part...

1 day ago - Business Wire

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High Yields, Weird Prices

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MFA Financial, Inc. Plans Live Audio Webcast of Second Quarter 2025 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, August 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its ...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

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MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Dividend of $0.36 per Share

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2 months ago - Business Wire

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MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Second 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...

2 months ago - Business Wire

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Hal Schwartz - General Counsel Craig Knutson - CEO Bryan Wulfsohn - President & CIO Mike R...

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MFA Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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3 months ago - Business Wire

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MFA Financial, Inc. Plans Live Audio Webcast of First Quarter 2025 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 Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its first...

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

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5 months 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...

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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 months ago - Business Wire

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