MFA is MFA Financial, Inc. (Real Estate). Trading at $8.95. Current dividend yield: 16.23%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.44 |
| Current yield | 16.23% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 30, 2026(in 23 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.3600 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 63.04% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 2.43% |
| Payout ratio | 143% |
| Market cap | $905M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | $0.3600 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.3600 |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.3600 |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.3600 |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.3600 |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.3600 |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.3500 |
| 2024-09-27 | $0.3500 |
About MFA
MFA Financial Inc is a specialty finance company that invests in and finances residential mortgage assets. Its principal business objective is to deliver shareholder value through the generation of distributable income and through asset performance linked to residential mortgage credit fundamentals. The company selectively invests in residential mortgage assets with a focus on credit analysis, projected prepayment rates, interest rate sensitivity and expected return. The company's reportable segments include mortgage-related assets; and Lima One.
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Frequently asked
What is MFA's dividend yield?
MFA (MFA Financial, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 16.23%, which works out to about $1.44 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is MFA's next ex-dividend date?
MFA's next ex-dividend date is Sep 30, 2026 (in 23 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did MFA last pay a dividend?
MFA's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 31, 2026.
How often does MFA pay dividends?
MFA pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is MFA growing its dividend?
MFA has been growing its dividend at a 2.43% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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