# Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Real Estate · Industry: REIT - Mortgage
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Ellington Financial Inc., operating through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, is an investment company primarily focused on acquiring and actively managing a broad range of financial assets within the United States. Its extensive portfolio encompasses various mortgage-related instruments, including residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) — both those guaranteed by U.S. government agencies and those backed by non-agency residential loans like prime jumbo, Alt-A, manufactured housing, and subprime mortgages — as well as direct residential and commercial mort...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $11.73 USD |
| Market Cap | $1.51B |
| P/E (TTM) | 5.46 |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.15 |
| 52-Week Range | $11.28 – $14.12 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 13.30% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 13.30% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.56 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.56 /share |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / -4.7% / -2.8% / -2.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 95.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | -59.9% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 95.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | -59.9% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | $0.1300 | 2026-11-30 |
| 2026-09-30 | $0.1300 | 2026-10-30 |
| 2026-08-31 | $0.1300 | 2026-09-30 |
| 2026-07-31 | $0.1300 | 2026-08-31 |
| 2026-06-30 | $0.1300 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-05-29 | $0.1300 | 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-04-30 | $0.1300 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.1300 | 2026-04-30 |
| 2026-02-27 | $0.1300 | 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-01-30 | $0.1300 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.1300 | 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-11-28 | $0.1300 | 2025-12-31 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/efc/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Ellington Financial Inc. do?

Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) operates in the REIT - Mortgage industry within the Real Estate sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is EFC's market cap?

Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) has a market capitalization of approximately $1.51 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does EFC pay a dividend?

Yes, Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) pays a dividend monthly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 13.30%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does EFC pay dividends?

Ellington Financial Inc. pays dividends monthly. The forward annual rate is $1.56 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is EFC's payout ratio?

Ellington Financial Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

### How are EFC's dividends taxed?

Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) is a real estate investment trust (REIT). REIT distributions are typically a mix of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital, and are reported on Form 1099-DIV. Consult a tax advisor for your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/efc
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/efc/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/efc/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/efc/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/efc/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/efc/peers

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