Ellington Financial Inc.(EFC)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosEllington Financial Inc. (EFC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
the firm's reliance on high leverage, evidenced by a 9.03x debt-to-equity ratio, combined with a history of negative AFFO, suggests substantial risk to long-term dividend sustainability and capital preservation.
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $0.55vs $0.42+31.0% | $171Mvs $114M+50.1% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | $0.47vs $0.46+2.2% | $78Mvs $102M-23.1% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.53vs $0.44+20.5% | $77Mvs $132M-42.0% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.47vs $0.40+17.5% | $43Mvs $112M-61.3% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC)
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OLD GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.49 as of May 31, 2026. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, to be paid on June 30, 2026 to holders of record on May 29, 2026, with the same ex-dividend date. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Estimated book value per common share is subject.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.48 | $1.34B | 11.33 | 139.04% | 21.77% | 8.48% | 13.7% | |
| $9.36 | $955.6M | 5.57 | 213.02% | 20.7% | 7.43% | — | |
| $4.32 | $162.3M | -11.37 | -15.99% | -14.73% | -2.76% | — | |
| $7.71 | $244.68M | 8.57 | 14.4% | 6.82% | 6.11% | — | |
| $7.84 | $561.68M | 5.94 | 3.17% | 22% | 7.84% | — | |
| $1.44 | $69M | -1.24 | 187.77% | -30.49% | -7.1% | — |
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Jun 8, 2026·SEC
May 29, 2026·SEC
May 28, 2026·SEC
Mar 2, 2026·SEC
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Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported $585.5M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 6806% increase from $8.5M in 2008.
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) grew revenue by 139.0% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) is profitable, generating $213.5M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (21.8% net margin).
Yes, Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) pays a dividend with a yield of 13.70%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.5%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) offers a 13.70% dividend yield, which is attractive for income investors. REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders.
