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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)1.28M
Market Cap
$1.75B
Enterprise Value$20.19K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$247.47M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$18.49B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.2
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.47Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield11.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.64
Shares Outstanding128,887,390
10 Day Avg. Volume1,152,852
30 Day Avg. Volume1,284,353
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.88Price Target Upside9.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)2.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$497.64M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings And Dividend CoverageSustained distributable earnings above the dividend supports recurring shareholder distributions and provides some capacity to retain capital, grow book value, and absorb portfolio volatility without relying solely on asset sales or new equity.
Longbridge And Loan Platform GrowthRapid origination growth and a high-throughput proprietary sourcing channel strengthen the operating platform, broaden asset access, and can support recurring fee, servicing, and securitization-related earnings as volumes scale.
Credit Performance And Funding DurabilityVery low realized losses indicate strong historical underwriting across cycles, while stable net interest margins and longer repo maturities improve earnings visibility and reduce the frequency of refinancing pressure on the portfolio.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageHeavy leverage leaves the mortgage REIT highly sensitive to funding costs, collateral values, margin requirements, and credit-spread movements. Even non-recourse securitization debt can amplify asset-value and balance-sheet volatility.
Negative Cash Flow ConversionThe negative current cash-flow run rate reduces internally generated funding flexibility and increases dependence on financing transactions and portfolio activity. Although cash flows can be lumpy, the deterioration remains a material balance-sheet risk.
Rate And Credit Servicing ExposureRate-sensitive origination margins and emerging delinquencies can weaken earnings as the platform grows. The need to acquire servicing capability signals greater operational and credit-management demands, while hedges may not fully offset these pressures.
Ellington Financial News
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 $1.75B.
When is Ellington Financial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ellington Financial’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 69 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 11.66%. 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 3.496%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$14.88 (9.54% Upside)
$14.88 (9.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EFC Sentiment 80%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 141.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
13.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.66%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
$14.88
▲(9.54% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.63% Insiders
8.78% Mutual Funds
4.19% Other Institutional Investors
57.66% Public Companies and Individual Investors