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EFC Stock Chart & Stats
$13.58
$0.09(0.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$13.58
$0.09(0.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.28 - $14.12
Previous CloseN/A
Volume780.24K
Average Volume (3M)1.62M
Market Cap
$1.50B
Enterprise Value$20.19B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$247.47M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$18.49B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.1
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.47Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield13.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.64
Shares Outstanding128,887,390
10 Day Avg. Volume1,813,123
30 Day Avg. Volume1,621,296
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.91
Price to Book (P/B)0.74
Price to Sales (P/S)2.00
P/FCF Ratio2.65
Enterprise Value/Market Cap13.44
Enterprise Value/Revenue29.94
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit35.80
Enterprise Value/Ebitda34.31
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.50Price Target Upside6.77% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)$497.64M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved ProfitabilityImproved revenue, net income, and margins indicate stronger recent earnings power across the portfolio. If this performance persists, it can support reinvestment, book-value growth, and dividend coverage, although the company’s historical volatility means durability should be monitored.
Longbridge Growth And Credit PerformanceLongbridge is combining meaningful origination growth with a long record of low realized credit losses. That combination strengthens the platform’s contribution to earnings and suggests operating capabilities that can remain valuable across multiple market cycles as volumes scale.
More Durable Funding And Stable MarginLonger repo maturities and diversified borrowing structures reduce the frequency of refinancing decisions and improve funding visibility. Maintaining a 336-basis-point margin while extending tenor supports more predictable spread income and gives management greater flexibility in portfolio financing.
Bears Say
Structurally High LeverageVery high leverage leaves earnings and equity more sensitive to funding conditions and changes in asset values. It also limits financial flexibility during periods of market stress, making balance-sheet management and continued access to financing central to the company’s durable risk profile.
Negative And Inconsistent Cash GenerationThe current negative cash-flow run rate indicates weaker cash conversion than the prior year and greater reliance on financing or portfolio activity. Although investment finance cash flows can be lumpy, sustained weakness could constrain flexibility and complicate support for distributions or growth.
Growing Delinquencies And Servicing DemandsRising delinquencies create additional servicing workload and can increase credit-management costs as the portfolio expands. The planned servicer acquisition may strengthen resolution capacity, but the need for expanded special servicing signals that portfolio growth is bringing more complex and resource-intensive credit issues.
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EFC FAQ
What was Ellington Financial’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ellington Financial lowest stock price was $11.28 and its highest was $14.12 in the past 12 months.
What is Ellington Financial’s market cap?
Ellington Financial’s market cap is $1.50B.
When is Ellington Financial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ellington Financial’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 20 days.
How were Ellington Financial’s earnings last quarter?
Ellington Financial released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.459 by $0.141.
Is Ellington Financial overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ellington Financial’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ellington Financial pay dividends?
Ellington Financial pays a Monthly dividend of $0.13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 13.39%. See more information on Ellington Financial dividends here
What is Ellington Financial’s EPS estimate?
Ellington Financial’s EPS estimate is 0.47.
How many shares outstanding does Ellington Financial have?
Ellington Financial has 128,887,390 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ellington Financial’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ellington Financial reported an EPS of $0.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.459. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.495%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ellington Financial?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EFC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ellington Financial Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$14.50 (6.77% Upside)
$14.50 (6.77% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EFC Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 141.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.7%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
23.18%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Ellington Financial
Ellington Financial Inc., operating through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, is an investment company primarily focused on acquiring and actively managing a broad range of financial assets within the United States. Its extensive portfolio encompasses various mortgage-related instruments, including residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) — both those guaranteed by U.S. government agencies and those backed by non-agency residential loans like prime jumbo, Alt-A, manufactured housing, and subprime mortgages — as well as direct residential and commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt. The company also invests in consumer loans and asset-backed securities underpinned by consumer and commercial assets. Beyond real estate and consumer finance, Ellington Financial holds corporate debt and equity securities, corporate loans, and collateralized loan obligations. Additionally, it engages with mortgage-related and non-mortgage-related derivatives and pursues other strategic investment opportunities. Founded in 2007, the company's headquarters are located in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
EFC Company Deck
EFC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple substantial positives: strong GAAP and ADE results with ADE notably above the dividend, robust growth and record volumes at Longbridge (38% YoY origination growth), excellent long-term credit performance (very low cumulative realized losses), healthy net interest margins (336 bps), extended repo term and improved funding durability, and a growing, high-throughput loan sourcing portal. Headwinds were present but manageable: higher interest rates create origination pressure (partially offset by hedges), some unrealized mark-to-market losses in corporate other, modestly higher overall leverage tied to securitizations, and rising delinquencies as portfolios scale that the company is addressing via a servicer acquisition and expanded special servicing capability. On balance the positives significantly outweighed the negatives.View all EFC earnings summariesEFC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$14.50
▲(6.77% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
2.64% Insiders
8.78% Mutual Funds
0.23% Other Institutional Investors
61.25% Public Companies and Individual Investors