EFC is Ellington Financial Inc. (Real Estate). Trading at $13.47. Current dividend yield: 11.69%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.56 |
| Current yield | 11.69% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Aug 31, 2026(7 days ago) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1300 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 4.36% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | -4.66% |
| Payout ratio | 98% |
| Market cap | $1.74B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | $0.1300 |
| 2026-07-31 | $0.1300 |
| 2026-06-30 | $0.1300 |
| 2026-05-29 | $0.1300 |
| 2026-04-30 | $0.1300 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.1300 |
| 2026-02-27 | $0.1300 |
| 2026-01-30 | $0.1300 |
About EFC
Ellington Financial Inc is a specialty finance company. Its primary investment objective is to generate attractive, risk-adjusted total returns for its shareholders by making investments. The company has two reportable segments; The Investment Portfolio Segment is focused on investing in a diverse array of financial assets, including residential and commercial mortgage loans, residential mortgage-backed securities, non-mortgage- and mortgage-related derivatives, debt and equity investments in loan origination companies, and other strategic investments, and The Longbridge Segment is focused on the origination and servicing of reverse mortgage loans. It acquires reverse mortgage loans both through its origination activities and through secondary market purchases.
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Frequently asked
What is EFC's dividend yield?
EFC (Ellington Financial Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 11.69%, which works out to about $1.56 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is EFC's next ex-dividend date?
EFC's next ex-dividend date is Aug 31, 2026 (7 days ago). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did EFC last pay a dividend?
EFC's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does EFC pay dividends?
EFC pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is EFC growing its dividend?
EFC has been shrinking its dividend at a -4.66% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-07. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.