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Ellington Financial Inc.

EFC·NYSE

$13.36

-1.8%

Real EstateREIT - Mortgage

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.

Statements Value Model

At a Glance

Live Snapshot

Market Cap$1.33B

EPS1.1900

P/E Ratio11.23

Earnings Date08/06/2026

509.04M

Operating Cash Flow

-218%

3Y+1093.0%

5Y+326.0%

10Y+630.0%

-5.47B

Investing Cash Flow

650%

3Y+212.0%

5Y-1177.0%

10Y+1756.0%

5.09B

Financing Cash Flow

347%

3Y+177.0%

5Y-966.0%

10Y-4002.0%

Ellington Financial Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

EFC · NYSE

FCF Components

Net Income0.00

Depreciation & Amortization0.00

Stock-Based Compensation0.00

Change in Working Capital8.15M

Others500.90M

Capital Expenditures0.00

Free Cash Flow509.04M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Growth Trend

+218.2%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

+$8.15M

Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.

Ellington Financial Inc. Cash Flow Statement

EFC • NYSE

Ellington Financial Inc. Cash Flow Statement	Dec 2025	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021	Dec 2020	Dec 2019	Dec 2018	Dec 2017	Dec 2016	Dec 2015	Dec 2014	Dec 2013	Dec 2012	Dec 2011	Dec 2010	Dec 2009	Dec 2008
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income	0.0	148.1M	84.1M	36.1M	140.6M	28.4M	63.2M	49.9M	36M	-15.7M	38.4M	59.9M	79.4M	97.1M	10.3M	40.6M	93.4M	-2.4M
Depreciation & Amortization	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.7M	0.0	0.0	0.0	46.2M	32.9M	24.6M	21.8M	-9.1M	-18.6M	-13M	-9M	-6.6M	0.0	0.0
Change in Deferred Taxes	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	-809.5M	-579.1M	-16.8M	-184.2M	22.8M	-76.2M	54.5M	-165.8M	-284.1M	0.0	0.0
Stock-Based Compensation	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.8M	2.2M	734K	475K	415K	385K	400K	393K	267K	179K	135K	147K	2M	0.0	0.0
Other Non-Cash Items	500.9M	-140.6M	-126.5M	66M	-36.1M	75.9M	31.9M	142.6M	63.4M	-54.1M	88.5M	-152.5M	-17.2M	-448K	350K	2.5M	158.6M	-332.9M
Cash Taxes Paid	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(189K)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)
Change in Working Capital	8.1M	-438M	-199.5M	-67M	-55.4M	14.5M	-16.3M	76.3M	-16.2M	131.4M	689.3M	-525.6M	-211.9M	-189.7M	116.6M	-101.9M	-467.5M	75.6M
Cash from Operating Activities	509M	-430.5M	-241.9M	42.7M	51.3M	119.5M	79.2M	-494.2M	-462.7M	69.7M	654.2M	-604.2M	-244.4M	-51.4M	-47.5M	-347.5M	-215.4M	-259.8M
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in Property, Plant, and Equipment	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	-39.1M	(172.8M)	(30.6M)	(49.8M)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)
Acquisitions, Net	(0.0)	-120M	(34.2M)	-49.1M	-24.1M	-34.6M	-42.1M	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)
Purchase of Investments	-402.5M	-6.8B	-6.2B	-5.9B	-5.1B	-2.6B	-4.8B	-3.1B	-2.7B	-2.3B	-3.3B	-5.4B	-2.1B	-2.4B	-3.6B	-2.6B	(0.0)	(0.0)
Sale/Maturity of Investments	0.0	5.8B	6.1B	4B	3B	3.1B	3.2B	1.9B	2B	2B	3.6B	4.8B	1.7B	2.2B	3.5B	2.2B	0.0	0.0
Other Investing Items	-5.1B	353.9M	290.1M	218.1M	-62.4M	62.7M	14.5M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Cash from Investing Activities	-5.5B	-728.3M	(174.9M)	-1.8B	-2B	(507.3M)	-1.7B	-1.2B	-768.8M	-294.5M	(255.2M)	-636.9M	-375.1M	-249.8M	-110.3M	-402.2M	(0.0)	(0.0)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Issuance of Common Stock	301.7M	99.5M	110M	97.7M	245.3M	92.5M	-782K	-23.1M	-14.6M	-14M	-5.6M	188.4M	125.6M	84.7M	-1.1M	98.3M	-7.3M	0.0
Net Issuance of Debt	5B	1.2B	-5.8M	1.8B	1.7B	-614.3M	1.4B	568.6M	449.1M	-51.5M	-496M	433M	330.1M	1.3M	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Cash Paid for Dividends	-183.6M	-163.5M	-149.3M	-123.1M	-85.7M	-65M	-54.3M	-50.7M	-57.6M	-65.1M	-83.5M	-86.4M	-92.1M	-47.4M	-42.4M	-33.9M	-30.8M	(0.0)
Share Repurchases	(0.0)	-24.6M	-12.4M	-1.7M	(0.0)	-3.1M	-782K	-23.1M	-14.6M	-14M	-5.6M	(0.0)	(0.0)	-3.4M	-1.1M	(0.0)	-7.3M	(0.0)
Other Financing Items	-63.5M	-23.6M	24.8M	137.4M	-54M	-622K	258M	-3.1M	9.8M	-110K	629K	188.2M	5.2M	9.2M	117.8M	216.1M	296.9M	259.4M
Cash from Financing Activities	5.1B	1.1B	75.6M	1.8B	2B	-587.4M	1.6B	491.6M	386.7M	-130.3M	-584.5M	534.8M	368.8M	47.7M	74.4M	280.5M	256.9M	259.4M
CASH FLOW SUMMARY
Effect of Foreign Exchange Rates	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.2B	768.8M	294.5M	-255.2M	636.9M	375.1M	249.8M	110.3M	402.2M	0.0	0.0
Net Change in Cash	129.2M	-21.6M	8.7M	129M	-19M	39.3M	27.4M	-2.6M	-76M	-60.6M	69.8M	-69.3M	124.4M	-3.7M	26.9M	-67.1M	41.5M	-304.9K
Cash at Beginning of Period	208.9M	230.5M	221.9M	92.8M	111.8M	72.5M	45.1M	47.7M	123.3M	183.9M	114.1M	183.5M	59.1M	62.7M	35.8M	102.9M	61.4M	61.7M
Cash at End of Period	338.2M	208.9M	230.5M	221.9M	92.8M	111.8M	72.5M	45.1M	47.2M	123.3M	183.9M	114.1M	183.5M	59.1M	62.7M	35.8M	102.9M	61.4M
Free Cash Flow	509M	-430.5M	-241.9M	3.6M	224.1M	150.2M	129M	-494.2M	-462.7M	69.7M	654.2M	-604.2M	-244.4M	-51.4M	-47.5M	-347.5M	-215.4M	-259.8M

SEC Filings

EFC - Filing history and reports

Filing Type	Filing Date	Period Ending	Fiscal Year	Actions
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	April 07, 2026	April 07, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	January 28, 2026	January 28, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	January 28, 2026	January 26, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A	December 30, 2025	December 30, 2025	2025	View Filing

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