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Ellington Financial Inc. 8-K Filings

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Every 8-K that Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.

A 8-K covers material events a company has to report between its quarterly reports, so if you follow EFC and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full EFC filings page.

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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.

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Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.63 as of July 31, 2026. This estimate already reflects the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share, payable on August 31, 2026 to stockholders of record on July 31, 2026, with the same ex-dividend date.

The company emphasized that the book value figure is preliminary and may change once month-end and quarter-end valuation procedures are completed, and that the estimate may not indicate results for the three- or nine-month periods ending September 30, 2026. The disclosure was made under Regulation FD via a furnished press release.

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Ellington Financial Inc. reported that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of August 31, 2026. The company also notes that its securities, including its common stock and several series of preferred stock, are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The accompanying press release includes a standard cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements and briefly describes Ellington Financial’s investment focus across mortgage-related and other financial assets.

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Ellington Financial Inc. reported Q2 2026 net income attributable to common stockholders of $54.4 million, or $0.43 per share. Adjusted Distributable Earnings were $75.5 million, or $0.60 per share, including $75.7 million from the investment portfolio segment and $28.9 million from the Longbridge segment.

Book value per common share was $13.61 as of June 30, 2026, after paying $0.39 in common dividends for the quarter. The recourse debt-to-equity ratio was 1.9:1, and total debt-to-equity including securitization-related liabilities was 9.2:1, supported by $1.86 billion of unencumbered assets, including $247.5 million of cash.

The investment portfolio generated a 3.36% net interest margin and segment net income of $74.2 million, driven by strong residential credit performance. Longbridge earned $30.2 million, originated $589.7 million of reverse mortgage loans, completed two proprietary securitizations, and reached a 29% HMBS market share. For the first half of 2026 the company produced a 20% annualized economic return and ADE of $1.15 per share versus dividends of $0.78.

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Ellington Financial Inc. announced an estimated book value per common share of $13.61 as of June 30, 2026. The estimate was released under Regulation FD through a press release furnished as an exhibit.

The figure includes the effect of a previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per common share, payable on July 31, 2026 to stockholders of record on June 30, 2026, with the same ex-dividend date. The company stated that this estimated book value may change, potentially materially, after completion of month-end and quarter-end valuation procedures.

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Ellington Financial Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on August 31, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of July 31, 2026.

The company reminds investors that its business involves various risks and uncertainties, highlighting sensitivity to interest rates, mortgage performance, leverage, regulation, and its qualification as a real estate investment trust. It invests across mortgage-related assets, consumer loans, asset-backed securities, collateralized loan obligations, and related strategic investments.

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Ellington Financial Inc. released an updated estimate of its book value per share of common stock, reporting $13.49 per share as of May 31, 2026. Book value per share is the company’s net assets divided by its common shares, providing a snapshot of underlying equity value.

This estimate already reflects the previously announced monthly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share, which is scheduled to be paid on June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 29, 2026. The company cautions that the estimated book value may change after it completes its month-end and quarter-end valuation procedures.

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Ellington Financial Inc. announced that its board declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.13 per share on its common stock, payable on July 31, 2026 to stockholders of record on June 30, 2026.

The board also declared quarterly cash dividends on three preferred series: $0.390625 per share on the 6.250% Series B preferred, and $0.5390625 per share on the 8.625% Series C preferred, both payable on July 30, 2026 to holders of record on June 30, 2026; and $0.4375 per share on the 7.00% Series D preferred, payable on June 30, 2026 to holders of record on June 20, 2026. Ellington Financial invests in a diversified portfolio of mortgage-related and other financial assets and operates as an externally managed REIT.

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Ellington Financial Inc. held its 2026 annual stockholders meeting on May 28, 2026 and reported the voting results. Stockholders elected the company’s director slate for terms running until the 2027 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving more votes for than withheld.

They also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers and ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. In addition, stockholders approved the Ellington Financial Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, which will govern future equity-based awards, as described in the April 8, 2026 proxy statement.

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Ellington Financial Inc. reported an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.43 as of April 30, 2026. Book value per share is the company’s net assets divided by its common shares, and helps investors gauge what the business is worth on a per‑share basis.

The estimate already factors in the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share, which is scheduled to be paid on May 29, 2026 to holders of record on April 30, 2026. The company emphasized that this book value figure is preliminary and may change once its month‑end and quarter‑end valuation procedures are completed.

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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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Ellington Financial Inc. reported a sharply stronger first quarter of 2026, with net income attributable to common stockholders of $95.5 million, or $0.78 per share, compared with $0.14 per share in the prior quarter. Adjusted Distributable Earnings were $66.5 million, or $0.55 per share, as both the investment portfolio and Longbridge segment generated solid cash-style earnings.

Book value per common share rose to $13.56 as of March 31, 2026, up from $13.16, reflecting an annualized economic return of 26% and book value growth of 3% net of dividends. Longbridge contributed $57.5 million of net income and originated $515.4 million of new reverse mortgage loans, while the total adjusted long credit portfolio increased to $4.27 billion. Recourse debt-to-equity remained moderate at 1.9:1, and total unencumbered assets were $1.92 billion, supporting the balance sheet and liquidity profile.

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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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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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Ellington Financial Inc. announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.47 as of February 28, 2026. This estimate already reflects the previously announced monthly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share, payable on March 31, 2026 to holders of record on February 27, 2026, with the same ex-dividend date.

The company cautions that this estimated book value may change once its month-end and quarter-end valuation procedures are completed and that the figure may not indicate results for the quarter ending March 31, 2026 or future periods.

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Ellington Financial Inc. announced cash dividends on its common and preferred stock. The Board declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share on common stock, payable on April 30, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 31, 2026.

The company also declared quarterly dividends of $0.390625 per share on its 6.250% Series B preferred, $0.5390625 per share on its 8.625% Series C preferred, and $0.4375 per share on its 7.00% Series D preferred. The Series B and C dividends are payable on April 30, 2026 to holders of record on March 31, 2026, while the Series D dividend is payable on March 30, 2026 to holders of record on March 20, 2026.

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Ellington Financial Inc. reported an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.31 as of January 31, 2026. This figure already reflects the previously announced monthly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share, which was paid on February 27, 2026 to holders of record on January 30, 2026.

The estimate may change once the company completes its month-end and quarter-end valuation procedures on its investment portfolio, and it is not meant to predict results for the quarter ending March 31, 2026 or future periods.

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Ellington Financial Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income attributable to common stockholders of $14.7 million, or $0.14 per share. Adjusted Distributable Earnings were $51.4 million, or $0.47 per share, comfortably above common dividends of $0.39 per share for the quarter.

Book value per common share was $13.16 as of December 31, 2025. The adjusted long credit portfolio grew to $4.11 billion, while the Longbridge reverse-mortgage segment earned $16.4 million and originated $529.7 million of new loans. Recourse debt-to-equity was 1.9:1, with total debt-to-equity of 9.0:1.

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Ellington Financial Inc. disclosed 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 March 31, 2026 to common stockholders who are on record as of February 27, 2026. The company also furnished a press release with the same details and included standard cautionary language about forward-looking statements, noting that future results and dividend levels can be affected by interest rates, market conditions, mortgage performance, and its ability to maintain REIT status.

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Ellington Financial Inc. filed a current report describing an information update under Regulation FD. The company issued a press release on February 2, 2026 announcing its estimated book value per share of common stock as of December 31, 2025.

The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1, meaning it is provided for disclosure purposes but is not considered filed under the Exchange Act or incorporated into other securities filings unless specifically referenced. The report is signed on behalf of the company by Chief Financial Officer JR Herlihy.

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Ellington Financial Inc. has elected to redeem all outstanding shares of its 6.750% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. The redemption is being made pursuant to the terms of the Series A certificate of designation.

The redemption will occur on February 27, 2026, at a price equal to the $25.00 liquidation preference per share, plus any accrued and unpaid dividends to, but excluding, the redemption date. Details were announced in a press release that is included as an exhibit to this report.

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Ellington Financial Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement to issue 8,775,000 shares of its common stock, with a 30‑day option for underwriters to buy up to an additional 1,316,250 shares on the same terms. The closing of the main share offering is expected on January 28, 2026, subject to customary conditions.

The shares are being offered under an effective shelf registration statement on Form S‑3. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC are acting as representatives of the underwriters. Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. provided a legal opinion on the validity of the shares.

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Ellington Financial Inc. disclosed 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 February 27, 2026 to common stockholders who are on record as of January 30, 2026.

The company also noted that it issued a press release on January 8, 2026 with further details, which is included as an exhibit to this report.

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Ellington Financial Inc. reported that it has released an estimate of its book value per share of common stock as of November 30, 2025. This update was shared through a press release dated December 30, 2025, which is attached as an exhibit to the current report. The information is being provided under Regulation FD to ensure that all investors receive the same update at the same time.

The company furnished the press release as an exhibit rather than filing it, which means it is not automatically subject to certain liability provisions of the securities laws or incorporated into other SEC reports unless specifically referenced.

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Ellington Financial Inc. updated its at-the-market common stock offering program so that shares having a maximum aggregate offering price of up to $500 million remain available for sale through designated sales agents. The company amended existing equity distribution agreements with Citizens JMP Securities, B. Riley Securities, BTIG and Armstrong Securities, and added Citadel Securities Institutional and Moelis & Company under new but substantively identical agreements.

The shares may be sold from time to time on the New York Stock Exchange or other markets in at-the-market transactions, with each agent eligible to receive up to 2.0% of gross sale proceeds. Sales will be made under the company’s automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 using a prospectus supplement dated December 23, 2025, and the company is not obligated to sell any shares under these agreements.

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Ellington Financial Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared multiple dividends for common and preferred shareholders. The company set a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share on its common stock, payable on January 30, 2026 to holders of record as of December 31, 2025. The Board also approved a quarterly dividend of $0.593907 per share on the Series A Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable 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 January 30, 2026 to holders of record on December 31, 2025. In addition, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per share on the 7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock, payable on December 30, 2025 to holders of record as of December 20, 2025.

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Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) filed a current report to share an investor update under Regulation FD. The company announced that it issued a press release on November 26, 2025, providing its estimated book value per share of common stock as of October 31, 2025. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference for informational purposes.

The disclosure is furnished under Item 7.01, meaning it is not deemed filed for liability purposes under the Exchange Act or automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.

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Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) announced a monthly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 31, 2025 to stockholders of record as of November 28, 2025.

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Ellington Financial Inc. furnished an 8-K announcing it issued a press release with financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The information is furnished under Item 2.02 and incorporated by reference into Item 7.01 pursuant to Regulation FD, and is not deemed “filed” for purposes of the Exchange Act. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1, with the cover page interactive data file included as Exhibit 104.

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Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) furnished an Item 7.01 update announcing its estimated book value per share of common stock as of September 30, 2025. The company disclosed this information via a press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Consistent with Regulation FD, the information in Item 7.01 is being furnished and is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The filing also lists the company’s NYSE‑traded securities, including common stock and multiple series of preferred stock.

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Ellington Financial Inc. announced that its Board declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on Nov 28, 2025 to shareholders of record as of Oct 31, 2025. The company filed a press release dated Oct 7, 2025 as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated the dividend information by reference into this Current Report.

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Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) and certain subsidiaries issued $400.0M of 7.375% unsecured senior notes due September 30, 2030 in a private offering on October 6, 2025. The notes were sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, and are subject to customary transfer restrictions.

The notes are senior unsecured obligations of the issuers and are fully guaranteed by the parent company. Interest is payable semi-annually on March 31 and September 30, beginning March 31, 2026. Proceeds are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including repaying part of outstanding repurchase agreement borrowings and funding asset purchases aligned with the company’s investment strategy.

The indenture includes customary covenants that limit additional indebtedness and require maintaining a ratio of Consolidated Unencumbered Assets to Unsecured Indebtedness of at least 1.20 to 1.0. The notes are effectively subordinated to secured debt and structurally subordinated to liabilities of non‑guarantor subsidiaries. Full indenture and note forms are filed as exhibits.

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Ellington Financial Inc. announced the pricing of a $400 million offering of 7.375% senior unsecured notes due 2030 through certain subsidiaries, with expected closing on October 6, 2025, subject to customary conditions. The company plans to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying part of borrowings under its repurchase agreements and funding purchases of additional assets aligned with its investment objectives.

The Notes were offered only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S and are not registered under the Securities Act. A press release dated September 30, 2025, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

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Ellington Financial Inc. announced a planned $400,000,000 offering of senior unsecured notes due 2030 to be issued through certain subsidiaries and fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the company. The company said it expects to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying a portion of borrowings under its repurchase agreements and funding purchases of additional assets aligned with its investment strategy. The notes will be offered only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S and are not registered under the Securities Act. A press release dated September 29, 2025 is furnished as an exhibit.

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Ellington Financial Inc. filed a current report to share an update on its net asset position. On September 25, 2025, the company furnished a press release announcing its estimated book value per share of common stock as of August 31, 2025, under Regulation FD. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.

The company notes that the information provided under Item 7.01, including the press release, is being furnished rather than filed, meaning it is not subject to certain liability provisions of the Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.

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Ellington Financial Inc. announced on September 8, 2025 that its Board declared a $0.13 monthly dividend on common stock payable October 31, 2025 to holders of record as of September 30, 2025. The company also declared quarterly dividends on four preferred series: $0.624039 per share for Series A (floating rate) payable October 30, 2025; $0.390625 per share for 6.250% Series B payable October 30, 2025; $0.5390625 per share for 8.625% Series C payable October 30, 2025; and $0.4375 per share for 7.00% Series D payable September 30, 2025 to holders of record as of September 20, 2025. A press release dated September 8, 2025 is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

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Ellington Financial Inc. furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K to provide a press release announcing its estimated book value per share as of July 31, 2025. The press release dated August 27, 2025 is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is being furnished under Item 7.01 for Regulation FD purposes. The filing clarifies that the disclosed material is being furnished (not "filed") and therefore is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other filings except by specific reference. The exhibit list also includes the Inline XBRL cover page file as itemized in Item 9.01.