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Ellington Financial Inc.
$13.36
-1.8%Ellington Financial Inc., through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, acquires and manages mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other financial assets in the United States. The company acquires and manages residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) backed by prime jumbo, Alt-A, manufactured housing, and subprime residential mortgage loans; RMBS for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by the U.S. government agency or the U.S. government-sponsored entity; residential mortgage loans; commercial mortgage-backed securities; and commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt. It also provides collateralized loan obligations; mortgage-related and non-mortgage-related derivatives; corporate debt and equity securities; corporate loans; and other strategic investments. In addition, the company offers consumer loans and asset-backed securities backed by consumer and commercial assets. Ellington Financial LLC was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotEllington Financial Inc. Dividend History
EFC Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$0.1300
Annual Amount
$1.6900
Frequency
Monthly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 7, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 8, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Oct 7, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Sep 8, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Aug 7, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jun 9, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
May 7, 2025 | May 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 3, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Nov 7, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Oct 7, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Sep 9, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Aug 7, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 8, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jun 10, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
May 7, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Jun 25, 2024 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 8, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | May 28, 2024 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | $0.1300 | $0.1300 | Monthly | -13.33% |
Feb 7, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 26, 2024 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Quarterly | +66.67% |
Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | $0.0900 | $0.0900 | Quarterly | -40.00% |
Nov 7, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | +150.00% |
Nov 29, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | $0.0600 | $0.0600 | Quarterly | -60.00% |
Oct 6, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Sep 7, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Aug 7, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 25, 2023 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 10, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jul 25, 2023 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
May 8, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Mar 7, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Apr 25, 2023 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Feb 7, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 27, 2023 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Dec 7, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | Jan 25, 2023 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Nov 7, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 27, 2022 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Oct 6, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | Nov 25, 2022 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 25, 2022 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Aug 4, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jul 8, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 25, 2022 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
Jun 7, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jul 25, 2022 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | 0.00% |
May 2, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | $0.1500 | $0.1500 | Monthly | - |
Ellington Financial Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Excellent FCF coverage. Dividend is well-supported by actual cash generation with ample room for increases and business reinvestment.
Dividend Growth
Significant dividend reduction signals serious challenges. Company prioritizing financial stability over shareholder returns. High risk of further cuts.
Sustainability
Sustainable dividend with adequate coverage. Some areas for improvement but overall appears safe for dividend investors.
Key Insight
Recent dividend cut signals distress: Management forced to reduce payout, indicating financial pressure. Evaluate whether business challenges are temporary or structural before reinvesting.
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