Ellington Financial sets $0.13 monthly dividend

Ellington Financial declares cash dividends for its common and three preferred stock series with payments in late September and October 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its common stock, payable on October 30, 2026 to stockholders of record on September 30, 2026.

The Board also declared quarterly dividends on its preferred stock: $0.390625 per share on the 6.250% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock and $0.5390625 per share on the 8.625% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, each payable on October 30, 2026 to holders of record on September 30, 2026. In addition, a quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per share was declared on the 7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on September 30, 2026 to holders of record on September 18, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Common stock dividend per share: $0.13 per share Series B preferred dividend per share: $0.390625 per share Series C preferred dividend per share: $0.5390625 per share +3 more

6 metrics

Common stock dividend per share $0.13 per share Monthly dividend payable October 30, 2026 to holders of record September 30, 2026

Series B preferred dividend per share $0.390625 per share Quarterly dividend on 6.250% Series B payable October 30, 2026, record date September 30, 2026

Series C preferred dividend per share $0.5390625 per share Quarterly dividend on 8.625% Series C payable October 30, 2026, record date September 30, 2026

Series D preferred dividend per share $0.4375 per share Quarterly dividend on 7.00% Series D payable September 30, 2026, record date September 18, 2026

Common stock record date September 30, 2026 Record date for the $0.13 per share monthly common dividend

Series D record date September 18, 2026 Record date for the $0.4375 per share Series D quarterly dividend

Key Terms

Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock, record date, forward-looking statements, +1 more

5 terms

Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock financial

"the Company's 6.250% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock"

A fixed-rate reset cumulative redeemable preferred stock is a hybrid share that pays a set dividend for an initial period, then resets to a new fixed dividend rate at predetermined dates based on current market conditions; missed dividends accumulate and must be paid later, and the issuer has the right to buy back the shares at specified times. Investors care because it combines predictable income and protection for unpaid dividends with interest-rate repricing and issuer call risk, making it behave partly like a bond and partly like equity—useful for income but sensitive to rate and redemption moves.

Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock financial

"the Company's 7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock"

A cumulative perpetual redeemable preferred stock is a share that pays regular dividends which, if skipped, accumulate and must be paid later; it has no fixed maturity date but the issuer has the right to buy it back under pre-set terms. For investors it behaves like a long-term income instrument with higher claim than common shares—offering steady payments and some protection from missed dividends—but carries interest-rate and call (redemption) risk because the company can redeem the shares and end the income stream.

record date financial

"payable on October 30, 2026 to ... stockholders of record as of September 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.

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.

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.

FAQ

What common stock dividend did Ellington Financial (EFC) declare?

Ellington Financial declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share on its common stock, payable on October 30, 2026 to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2026.

What is the dividend for Ellington Financial (EFC) Series B preferred stock?

For the 6.250% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Ellington Financial declared a quarterly dividend of $0.390625 per share, payable on October 30, 2026 to holders of record on September 30, 2026.

What is the dividend for Ellington Financial (EFC) Series C preferred stock?

For the 8.625% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.5390625 per share, payable on October 30, 2026 to holders of record on September 30, 2026.

What is the dividend for Ellington Financial (EFC) Series D preferred stock?

For the 7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock, Ellington Financial declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per share, payable on September 30, 2026 to holders of record on September 18, 2026.

When will Ellington Financial (EFC) pay its declared dividends?

The common, Series B, and Series C dividends are payable on October 30, 2026. The Series D dividend is payable on September 30, 2026, each to stockholders of record on the respective record dates stated.

Does this Ellington Financial (EFC) announcement include any forward-looking statement cautions?

Yes. The company includes a cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements, noting that actual results may differ due to various risks and uncertainties described in its SEC reports.

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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): September 8, 2026

ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-34569

26-0489289

(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 Class

Trading 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 B

The New York Stock Exchange

8.625% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

EFC PR C

The New York Stock Exchange

7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock

EFC PRD

The 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 September 8, 2026, Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared the following: (i) a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on October 30, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of September 30, 2026; (ii) a quarterly dividend of $0.390625 per share on the Company's 6.250% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on October 30, 2026 to Series B preferred stockholders of record as of September 30, 2026; (iii) a quarterly dividend of $0.5390625 per share on the Company's 8.625% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on October 30, 2026 to Series C preferred stockholders of record as of September 30, 2026; and (iv) a quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per share on the Company's 7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on September 30, 2026 to Series D preferred stockholders of record as of September 18, 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 September 8, 2026

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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:

September 8, 2026

By:

/s/ JR Herlihy

JR Herlihy

Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., September 8, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following: (i) a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, payable on October 30, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of September 30, 2026; (ii) a quarterly dividend of $0.390625 per share on the Company's 6.250% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on October 30, 2026 to Series B preferred stockholders of record as of September 30, 2026; (iii) a quarterly dividend of $0.5390625 per share on the Company's 8.625% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on October 30, 2026 to Series C preferred stockholders of record as of September 30, 2026; and (iv) a quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per share on the Company's 7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on September 30, 2026 to Series D preferred stockholders of record as of September 18, 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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