ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC 1EL REIT
S&P 500EFC/Real Estate · REIT - Mortgage/NYSE
Dividend Yield
11.74%
$1.56 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
EFC's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 96.3% earnings payout ratio & 24.2% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 906.1 debt-to-equity & Volatile profit margin stability. As a REIT, higher payout ratios are normal since they are required to distribute most taxable income.
Based on 12 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- FCF Payout Ratio: 24.2%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 25.7%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Current Ratio: 8.1xStrong short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
Risks
- Debt-to-Equity: 906.1Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
CautionProfitability
SafeDividend Track Record
SafeAbout ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC 1EL REIT
Ellington Financial Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires and manages a diverse portfolio of financial assets in the United States. Through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, it focuses on mortgage-related assets, including residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) backed by prime jumbo, Alt-A, non-QM, manufactured housing, subprime residential, and single-family rental loans, as well as those guaranteed by U.S. government agencies or sponsors. The company also invests in commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), residential and commercial mortgage loans, consumer loans, asset-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), credit risk transfer securities (CRTs), non-mortgage and mortgage-related derivatives, and strategic investments such as debt and equity in loan origination companies. Operating in two main segments, Investment Portfolio and Longbridge, Ellington Financial Inc. provides exposure to a broad spectrum of fixed-income and credit opportunities within the mortgage and real estate finance markets. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in the United States, it plays a key role in the mortgage REIT sector by leveraging specialized expertise in asset management and origination.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
11.74%
Annual Dividend
$1.56
Frequency
Monthly
Payout Ratio
96.30%
FCF Payout Ratio
24.24%
52-Week Range
$11.28 - $14.12
Dividend History (2016–2025)
EFC annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
EFC earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
June 30, 2026
Next Payment Date
July 31, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-4.66%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
4.36%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
3-Year Total Growth
-13.33%
5-Year Total Growth
23.81%
10-Year Total Growth
N/A
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