# MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA): Dividend & Fundamentals

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

MFA Financial, Inc., along with its subsidiary entities, operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) within the United States. The company strategically allocates capital into various residential mortgage-related assets. These assets include diverse mortgage-backed securities (MBS) such as non-agency, agency, and credit risk transfer instruments. Furthermore, MFA invests in residential whole loans, specifically purchasing performing, credit-deteriorated, and non-performing loans, in addition to assets linked to mortgage servicing rights. Having chosen to be classified as a REIT for ta...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-22:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $6.62 USD |
| Market Cap | $669.2M |
| P/E (TTM) | 5.91 |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.12 |
| 52-Week Range | $6.38 – $10.43 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 21.75% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 21.75% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.44 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.44 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 1 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / 0.9% / -2.1% / -7.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 119.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 59.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 119.9% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 59.2% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | $0.3600 | 2026-10-30 |
| 2026-06-30 | $0.3600 | 2026-07-31 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.3600 | 2026-04-30 |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.3600 | 2026-01-30 |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.3600 | 2025-10-31 |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.3600 | 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.3600 | 2025-04-30 |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.3500 | 2025-01-31 |
| 2024-09-27 | $0.3500 | 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-06-28 | $0.3500 | 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-03-27 | $0.3500 | 2024-04-30 |
| 2023-12-28 | $0.3500 | 2024-01-31 |

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

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does MFA Financial, Inc. do?

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) 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 MFA's market cap?

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) has a market capitalization of approximately $669.2 million, as of October 22, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does MFA pay a dividend?

Yes, MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 21.75%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does MFA pay dividends?

MFA Financial, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.44 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 MFA's payout ratio?

MFA 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 MFA's dividends taxed?

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

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