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Ellington Financial (NYSE: EFC) pegs book value at $13.56 and affirms $0.13 dividend

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Ellington Financial Inc. announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.56 as of March 31, 2026. This figure already reflects the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share, payable on April 30, 2026 to holders of record on March 31, 2026 with the same ex-dividend date.

The company emphasized that this book value per share is an estimate and may change once its month-end and quarter-end valuation procedures are completed, and it included customary cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements and risk factors.

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Estimated book value per share $13.56 per common share As of March 31, 2026
Monthly dividend per share $0.13 per common share Previously announced, included in book value estimate
Dividend payment date April 30, 2026 Cash dividend of $0.13 per share
Dividend record date March 31, 2026 Holders of record receive $0.13 dividend; same ex-dividend date
book value per share financial
"announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.56"
Book value per share is a company’s net worth on paper — total assets minus liabilities — divided by the number of outstanding shares, showing the equity value attributable to each share. Investors use it like a per-slice estimate of a company’s underlying value to compare with the market price; if the market price is far above the book value, the stock may be priced for strong future profits, and if it’s below, the stock might look undervalued or reflect asset concerns.
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.
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.
Regulation FD regulatory
"in satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Regulation FD."
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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 27, 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 7.01.    Other Events
The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto) is being furnished by Ellington Financial Inc. (the "Company") pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K in satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Regulation FD.
On April 27, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its estimated book value per share of common stock as of March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
In accordance with General Instructions B.2 and B.6 of Form 8-K, the information included in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 hereto), shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
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 27, 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 27, 2026 By: /s/ JR Herlihy
   JR Herlihy
   Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit 99.1
Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of March 31, 2026
OLD GREENWICH, Conn., April 27, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.56 as of March 31, 2026. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, to be paid on April 30, 2026 to holders of record on March 31, 2026, with the same ex-dividend date.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Estimated book value per common share is subject to change upon completion of our month-end and quarter-end valuation procedures relating to our investment positions, and any such change could be material. There can be no assurance that our estimated book value per common share as of March 31, 2026 is indicative of what our results are likely to be for the three-month period ending March 31, 2026 or in future periods, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise our estimated book value per common share prior to issuance of financial statements for such periods.
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 our 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 book value per share did Ellington Financial (EFC) estimate for March 31, 2026?

Ellington Financial estimated book value per common share at $13.56 as of March 31, 2026. This estimated figure includes the effect of the company’s previously announced monthly cash dividend of $0.13 per share declared for holders of record on March 31, 2026.

How does Ellington Financial’s March 31, 2026 book value estimate treat the monthly dividend?

The estimated book value per share of $13.56 already reflects the impact of the monthly dividend of $0.13 per share. That dividend is scheduled to be paid on April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026, with the same ex-dividend date.

When will Ellington Financial (EFC) pay the $0.13 monthly dividend mentioned in the filing?

The company stated that the $0.13 per share monthly dividend will be paid on April 30, 2026. Shareholders must have been holders of record on March 31, 2026, which is also the ex-dividend date referenced in the announcement.

Is Ellington Financial’s $13.56 book value per share figure final?

No. Ellington Financial noted that the $13.56 book value per share is an estimate subject to change. The final figure may be adjusted after completion of its month-end and quarter-end valuation procedures for its investment portfolio and related positions.

What risks did Ellington Financial highlight alongside its book value estimate?

The company included a forward-looking statements disclaimer, citing risks such as interest rate changes, market volatility, mortgage default and prepayment rates, financing availability, regulatory changes, and its ability to maintain REIT status and Investment Company Act exclusions.

What types of assets does Ellington Financial (EFC) invest in, according to the filing?

Ellington Financial invests in a range of assets including residential and commercial mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities, reverse mortgage loans, mortgage servicing rights, consumer loans, asset-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations, derivatives, and debt and equity in loan origination companies.

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