Ellington Financial Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) reported strong Q2 2025 results with net income of $42.9 million ($0.45 per share) and Adjusted Distributable Earnings of $45.0 million ($0.47 per share), significantly exceeding quarterly dividends of $0.39 per share.

The company's book value increased to $13.49 per share, delivering an annualized economic return of 13.8%. The investment portfolio segment generated $57.4 million in net income, while Longbridge contributed $10.7 million. The adjusted long credit portfolio grew 1% to $3.32 billion.

EFC maintains a strong financial position with $211.0 million in cash and $708.8 million in unencumbered assets. The company completed six securitizations during Q2 and has already priced four more in Q3, demonstrating continued momentum in its securitization strategy.

Ellington Financial (NYSE: EFC) has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on September 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of August 29, 2025.

The announcement demonstrates the company's continued commitment to providing regular monthly distributions to its shareholders, maintaining its status as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release Q2 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, August 7, 2025, followed by a conference call on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

The conference call will be accessible via phone and webcast, with dial-in numbers provided for both domestic (800-343-4136) and international (203-518-9843) participants. An investor presentation will be made available on the company's website concurrent with the earnings release.

Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) has released preliminary financial results for Q2 2025. The company estimates its book value per share to be between $13.47 and $13.51 as of June 30, 2025, which includes quarterly dividend effects of $0.39 per share. Net income per share is projected at $0.43 to $0.47 for the quarter.

The company anticipates reporting sequential increases in both net income and Adjusted Distributable Earnings for Q2 2025 compared to Q1 2025. These preliminary results are subject to completion of financial statement closing procedures, with final Q2 2025 results scheduled for release on August 7, 2025.

Ellington Financial (NYSE: EFC) has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on August 29, 2025, to stockholders of record as of July 31, 2025.

The announcement demonstrates the company's continued commitment to providing regular monthly distributions to its shareholders, maintaining its status as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).

Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) has announced its estimated book value per common share of $13.41 as of May 31, 2025. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share, which will be paid on June 30, 2025 to shareholders of record as of May 30, 2025.

The company notes that this estimated book value is subject to change upon completion of month-end and quarter-end valuation procedures, and any such change could be material.

Ellington Financial (NYSE: EFC) has declared multiple dividend distributions. The company announced a monthly common stock dividend of $0.13 per share, payable July 31, 2025, to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2025. Additionally, EFC declared quarterly dividends for four series of preferred stock: Series A at $0.615341 per share, Series B at $0.390625 per share (6.250% Fixed-Rate), Series C at $0.5390625 per share (8.625% Fixed-Rate), and Series D at $0.4375 per share (7.00% Fixed-Rate). All preferred dividends will be paid in late June or July 2025 to stockholders of record in June 2025.

Ellington Financial (NYSE: EFC) has reported an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.47 as of April 30, 2025. This estimate accounts for the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share, which was paid on May 27, 2025 to shareholders of record on April 30, 2025. The company notes that this estimated book value is subject to change upon completion of month-end and quarter-end valuation procedures, and any such changes could be material.

Ellington Financial (NYSE: EFC) reported Q1 2025 results with net income of $31.6 million ($0.35 per share) and Adjusted Distributable Earnings of $35.5 million ($0.39 per share). The company's investment portfolio generated $57.1 million, with $52.9 million from credit strategy and $4.2 million from Agency strategy. Book value per share was $13.44, and a monthly dividend of $0.13 was declared, yielding 12.2%. The company maintained a recourse debt-to-equity ratio of 1.7:1. Performance was driven by strength in residential and commercial mortgage loan portfolios, with successful completion of five securitization transactions. The company's credit portfolio decreased 4% to $3.30 billion, while the Agency RMBS portfolio declined 14% to $256.1 million. Despite market volatility in April 2025, the company's credit hedges helped offset valuation declines.