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EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
MFA Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS$0.12
Consensus EPS$0.24
Beat/MissMissed by -$0.13
One Year Ago EPS$0.24
MFA Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$252.02M
Expected Revenue$65.84M
Beat/MissBeat by +$186.18M
YoY Revenue Growth+47.94%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/05/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallWednesday, August 5, 2026
MFA Upcoming Earnings
MFA Financial's next earnings date is estimated for November 11, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
MFA Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mix of meaningful operational progress (portfolio growth to ~$13B, a ~20% YoY portfolio increase, ~80 bps reduction in 60+ day delinquencies, Lima One origination up ~44%, securitization activity unlocking cash and improved financing) alongside near‑term financial headwinds driven by realized credit losses that materially reduced distributable earnings (DE $0.12 vs. $0.36 dividend) and an expected continued elevation of credit losses into Q3. Management emphasized strategic gains—asset redeployment into mid‑teen ROE assets, expense run‑rate reductions, and active capital recycling—while acknowledging short‑term earnings volatility from legacy credit resolutions and a modest post‑quarter economic book value decline (~2%). Overall the company shows constructive operational momentum but faces tangible near‑term credit and earnings pressure.Company Guidance
Stable Book Value and Dividend
GAAP book value of $12.71 and economic book value of $13.20 at June 30, effectively unchanged from Q1; declared common dividend of $0.36 and delivered a quarterly total economic return of +2.6%.
Portfolio Growth
Investment portfolio grew to approximately $13.0 billion from $12.5 billion at March 31 and is roughly +20% larger year-over-year, with growth concentrated in Agency MBS.
Delinquency Reduction and Asset Resolutions
Resolved ~ $200 million of previously delinquent loans during the quarter; 60+ day delinquency rate declined from 7.8% to 7.0% (an 80 bps reduction).
Lima One Origination Momentum
Lima One origination volume rose ~44% sequentially to $316 million (comprised of $220M short-term transitional loans and $96M 30-year rental loans); Lima One mortgage banking income increased to $8.4 million.
Non‑QM and Securitization Activity
Non-QM remained the largest asset class at $5.7 billion; acquired $462 million of non-QM loans at a 6.9% average coupon and 67% average LTV; issued 24th non-QM securitization (~$300M bonds at ~5.5% cost) and resecuritized >$500M of SFR loans, unlocking $48M of cash and financing capacity.
Agency Positioning and Liquidity Flexibility
Purchased >$700 million of agency bonds during the quarter, growing the agency book to $4.1 billion (now ~1/3 of the investment portfolio); increased TBA exposure by nearly $500 million to generate drop income and maintain liquidity flexibility.
Earnings and Capital Deployment
GAAP net income of ~$46.8 million ($0.35 per basic common share); net interest income $59.6 million (slight increase from $59.2M); repurchased >500,000 shares during the quarter funded largely by preferred issuance via ATM program.
Expense Run‑Rate Improvement
Reported G&A of $31.2 million in Q2 (including ~$5 million accelerated noncash depreciation); expect run-rate G&A of ~$26–27 million per quarter for the remainder of the year, >$6M quarterly reduction versus 2024 quarterly average.
Improving Underwriting and Reinvestment
Redeployed capital into assets targeting mid‑teen ROEs and added ~$1.6 billion of target assets; DE prior to realized credit losses rose to $36.7 million ($0.35 per share), up from $0.34 per share prior quarter (excluding a prior one‑time item, an ~14% sequential improvement).
MFA Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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