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Ellington Financial (NYSE: EFC) sets $0.13 monthly dividend for June 30

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Ellington Financial Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 30, 2026 to stockholders who are on record as of May 29, 2026.

The company, a real estate investment trust that invests in mortgage-related and other financial assets, also reminded readers that the release contains forward-looking statements subject to various risks, including interest rate changes, market volatility, and its ability to maintain REIT status and regulatory exclusions.

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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 dividend per share $0.13 per share Declared by Ellington Financial’s Board for common stock
Dividend payment date June 30, 2026 Date the $0.13 dividend will be paid
Dividend record date May 29, 2026 Shareholders of record on this date receive the dividend
monthly dividend financial
"its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock"
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions"
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.
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.
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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): May 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 May 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 June 30, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of May 29, 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 May 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: May 11, 2026 By: /s/ JR Herlihy
   JR Herlihy
   Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit 99.1
Ellington Financial Declares Monthly Common Dividend
OLD GREENWICH, Conn., May 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 June 30, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of May 29, 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 cash dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock. The payment reflects the company’s ongoing distribution policy as a REIT investing in mortgage and other financial assets, though the filing does not compare it to prior dividends.

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

The $0.13 per share dividend is payable on June 30, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026. Investors must hold shares by the record date to receive this specific monthly cash distribution from Ellington Financial.

Which Ellington Financial shareholders are eligible to receive the June 30, 2026 dividend?

Shareholders of Ellington Financial who are common stockholders of record as of May 29, 2026 are eligible for the dividend. Those recorded on that date will receive the $0.13 per share cash payment on June 30, 2026, according to the announcement.

What risks does Ellington Financial highlight in connection with this dividend announcement?

Ellington Financial notes that forward-looking statements are subject to risks, including interest rate changes, mortgage default and prepayment trends, market volatility, regulatory changes, maintaining REIT qualification, and preserving exclusion from Investment Company Act registration, all of which could affect future operations and distributions.

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

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 in loan origination companies, along with other strategic financial investments.

Does this Ellington Financial release constitute an offer to sell securities?

No. The company explicitly states that the release and its information do not constitute an offer of any securities or a solicitation to purchase securities. It is limited to announcing the monthly dividend and providing required forward-looking statement and risk disclosures for investors.

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