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Ellington Financial (NYSE: EFC) sets $0.13 monthly common dividend

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Ellington Financial Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on May 29, 2026 to stockholders of record as of April 30, 2026. Ellington Financial invests in a wide range of mortgage-related and consumer credit assets and operates as a real estate investment trust externally managed by Ellington Financial Management LLC.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Monthly common dividend $0.13 per share Declared by Ellington Financial’s Board of Directors
Dividend record date April 30, 2026 Common stockholders of record on this date receive the dividend
Dividend payment date May 29, 2026 Scheduled payment date for the $0.13 monthly dividend
Common stock par value $0.001 per share Par value of Ellington Financial common stock listed on NYSE
Series B preferred dividend rate 6.250% Fixed-rate reset cumulative redeemable preferred stock, Series B
Series C preferred dividend rate 8.625% Fixed-rate reset cumulative redeemable preferred stock, Series C
Series D preferred dividend rate 7.00% Cumulative perpetual redeemable preferred stock, Series D
monthly dividend financial
"declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock"
record date financial
"payable on May 29, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of April 30, 2026"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
real estate investment trust financial
"our ability to maintain our qualification as a real estate investment trust, or "REIT,""
A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns and manages income-producing properties—like apartment buildings, shopping centers, offices, or warehouses—and is required to pass most of its rental income to shareholders as dividends. Think of it as a shared property owner: instead of buying a whole building, investors buy a slice of a portfolio that pays regular income and can offer exposure to property values and rental markets without direct management. REITs matter to investors for predictable income, diversification, and liquidity compared with owning physical real estate.
mortgage-backed securities financial
"including residential and commercial mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities, reverse mortgage loans"
A mortgage-backed security is an investment made by pooling many home loans and selling the right to the borrowers’ monthly payments to investors, so you receive a stream of principal and interest much like collecting payments on a bundle of IOUs. It matters to investors because it provides regular income but carries risks from homeowners missing payments or paying off loans early, and its value moves with interest rates and housing market conditions.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory
"our ability to maintain our exclusion from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940"
A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2026
ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3456926-0489289
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
53 Forest Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 698-1200
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
EFC
The New York Stock Exchange
6.250% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
EFC PR BThe New York Stock Exchange
8.625% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
EFC PR CThe New York Stock Exchange
7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred StockEFC PRDThe New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company    ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.     ¨




Item 8.01.    Other Events
On April 7, 2026, Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on May 29, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of April 30, 2026.
A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and the information related to the dividend is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith this Current Report on Form 8-K.

99.1   Press release dated April 7, 2026
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)



SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
   ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC.
Date: April 7, 2026 By: /s/ JR Herlihy
   JR Herlihy
   Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit 99.1
Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend
OLD GREENWICH, Conn., April 7, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on May 29, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of April 30, 2026.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ from its beliefs, expectations, estimates, and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements are not historical in nature and can be identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "plan," "continue," "intend," "should," "would," "could," "goal," "objective," "will," "may," "seek" or similar expressions or their negative forms, or by references to strategy, plans, or intentions. Forward-looking statements are based on our beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our future operations, business strategies, performance, financial condition, liquidity and prospects, taking into account information currently available to us. These beliefs, assumptions, and expectations are subject to risks and uncertainties and can change as a result of many possible events or factors, not all of which are known to us. If a change occurs, our business, financial condition, liquidity, results of operations and strategies may vary materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. The following factors are examples of those that could cause actual results to vary from our forward-looking statements: changes in interest rates and the market value of our investments, market volatility, changes in mortgage default rates and prepayment rates, our ability to borrow to finance our assets, changes in government regulations affecting our business, our ability to maintain our exclusion from registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, our ability to maintain our qualification as a real estate investment trust, or "REIT," and other changes in market conditions and economic trends, such as changes to fiscal or monetary policy, heightened inflation, slower growth or recession, and currency fluctuations. Furthermore, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, those described under Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which can be accessed through our website at www.ellingtonfinancial.com or at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). Other risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied may be described from time to time in reports we file with the SEC, including reports on Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
This release and the information contained herein do not constitute an offer of any securities or solicitation of an offer to purchase securities.
About Ellington Financial
Ellington Financial invests in a diverse array of financial assets, including residential and commercial mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities, reverse mortgage loans, mortgage servicing rights and related investments, consumer loans, asset-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations, non-mortgage and mortgage-related derivatives, debt and equity investments in loan origination companies, and other strategic investments. Ellington Financial is externally managed and advised by Ellington Financial Management LLC, an affiliate of Ellington Management Group, L.L.C.
For additional information, visit www.ellingtonfinancial.com


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FAQ

What dividend did Ellington Financial (EFC) declare in this 8-K?

Ellington Financial declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share on its common stock. The cash dividend reflects the company’s policy of making regular distributions to shareholders based on its portfolio of mortgage-related and other financial assets.

When is the record date and payment date for Ellington Financial’s $0.13 dividend?

The record date for Ellington Financial’s $0.13 monthly dividend is April 30, 2026. The company will pay the dividend on May 29, 2026 to common stockholders who are on the books as of the record date.

Which Ellington Financial shareholders are eligible to receive the $0.13 dividend?

Common stockholders of Ellington Financial who are on the company’s books as of April 30, 2026 are eligible. Those shareholders will receive the $0.13 per-share monthly dividend on the scheduled payment date of May 29, 2026.

Does this Ellington Financial filing affect its preferred stock dividends?

The filing specifically addresses a $0.13 per-share monthly dividend on common stock only. While it lists Ellington Financial’s preferred share classes, it does not announce any new or changed dividend terms for those preferred securities.

What type of assets does Ellington Financial (EFC) invest in?

Ellington Financial invests in residential and commercial mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities, reverse mortgage loans, mortgage servicing rights, consumer loans, asset-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations, related derivatives, and debt and equity investments in loan origination companies and other strategic assets.

How is Ellington Financial managed according to this disclosure?

Ellington Financial is externally managed and advised by Ellington Financial Management LLC, which is an affiliate of Ellington Management Group, L.L.C. This external management structure means day-to-day investment decisions are handled by the affiliated manager under an advisory agreement.

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