EFC Dividend History & Analysis | 11.8% Yield
EFC has a dividend yield of 11.8% and paid 1.56 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Yield 12m
11.79%
Payout Ratio
37.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y
-1.24%
Consistency Lifetime
90.5%
Yield on Cost 5y
18.14%
Payout FCF
-
Streak Years
16
Dividend Rating
49.22%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Dividend Growth Year over Year
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield
Top Dividend Payers in Mortgage REITs
Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Dividend Yield TTM | Yield on Cost 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| DX | 2,770 M | 15.6% | 20.2% |
| MFA | 990 M | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| AGNC | 12,627 M | 14.7% | 17.2% |
| NLY | 16,267 M | 13.8% | 15.7% |
| PMT | 1,029 M | 13.1% | 15.7% |
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
| Symbol | Market Cap USD | Growth Rate | Consistency |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFA | 990 M | 39.1% | 86.6% |
| NLY | 16,267 M | 33.6% | 88.5% |
| IVR | 617 M | 40.9% | 84.4% |
| ARR | 1,959 M | 24.5% | 81.7% |
| TWO | 1,195 M | 24.4% | 85.8% |
Quality Dividend Peers in Mortgage REITs
NLY
Annaly Capital
13.76% Yield
13.76% Yield
AGNC
AGNC Investment
14.65% Yield
14.65% Yield
EFC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-02-27 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2025-12-31 | 2026-01-30 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2025-11-28 | 2025-11-28 | 2025-12-31 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2025-10-31 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-11-28 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2025-09-30 | 2025-10-31 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2025-08-29 | 2025-08-29 | 2025-09-30 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.95% |
| 2025-07-31 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-29 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-07-31 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2025-05-30 | 2025-05-30 | 2025-06-30 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2025-04-30 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-05-27 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1% |
| 2025-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | 2025-04-25 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1% |
| 2025-02-28 | 2025-02-28 | 2025-03-25 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2025-01-31 | 2025-01-31 | 2025-02-25 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2024-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2025-01-27 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1.08% |
| 2024-11-29 | 2024-11-29 | 2024-12-26 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1.05% |
| 2024-10-31 | 2024-10-31 | 2024-11-25 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1.06% |
| 2024-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2024-10-25 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2024-08-30 | 2024-08-30 | 2024-09-25 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2024-07-31 | 2024-07-31 | 2024-08-26 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1.01% |
| 2024-06-28 | 2024-06-28 | 2024-07-25 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1.08% |
| 2024-05-31 | 2024-05-31 | 2024-06-25 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1.08% |
| 2024-04-29 | 2024-04-30 | 2024-05-28 | Monthly | 0.13 | 0% | 1.12% |
| 2024-03-27 | 2024-03-29 | 2024-04-25 | Monthly | 0.13 | -13.3% | 1.13% |
| 2024-02-28 | 2024-02-29 | 2024-03-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.35% |
| 2024-01-30 | 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-26 | Monthly | 0.15 | 66.7% | 1.18% |
| 2023-12-28 | 2023-12-29 | 2024-01-25 | Monthly | 0.09 | 50% | 0.7% |
| 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-08 | 2023-12-13 | Monthly | 0.06 | -60% | 0.47% |
| 2023-11-29 | 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-26 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.15% |
| 2023-10-30 | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-27 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.26% |
| 2023-09-28 | 2023-09-29 | 2023-10-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.23% |
| 2023-08-30 | 2023-08-31 | 2023-09-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.13% |
| 2023-07-28 | 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2023-06-29 | 2023-06-30 | 2023-07-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2023-05-30 | 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-26 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.2% |
| 2023-04-27 | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.22% |
| 2023-03-30 | 2023-03-31 | 2023-04-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.23% |
| 2023-02-27 | 2023-02-28 | 2023-03-27 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.15% |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-27 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.1% |
| 2022-12-29 | 2022-12-30 | 2023-01-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.21% |
| 2022-11-29 | 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-27 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.09% |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-10-31 | 2022-11-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.15% |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.22% |
| 2022-08-30 | 2022-08-31 | 2022-09-26 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2022-07-28 | 2022-07-29 | 2022-08-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2022-06-29 | 2022-06-30 | 2022-07-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 1.03% |
| 2022-05-27 | 2022-05-31 | 2022-06-27 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.98% |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.93% |
| 2022-03-30 | 2022-03-31 | 2022-04-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.84% |
| 2022-02-25 | 2022-02-28 | 2022-03-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.87% |
| 2022-01-28 | 2022-01-31 | 2022-02-25 | Monthly | 0.15 | 0% | 0.86% |
EFC Dividend FAQ
Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE:EFC) operates through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, to acquire and manage a diversified portfolio of mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other financial assets across the United States. The firm’s operations are split into two segments: an Investment Portfolio that holds a broad range of securities, and Longbridge, which focuses on originating and servicing loans.
What is the Dividend Yield of EFC?
As of February 2026, EFC`s dividend yield is 11.79%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.56 USD by the current share price of 12.85.Does EFC pay a dividend?
As of February 2026, EFC paid a dividend of 1.56 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-30 and the payout was 0.13 USD.How often does EFC pay dividends?
EFC pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, EFC has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-30.EFC dividend forecast
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EFC for the next 4 payments are between 0.118 (-9.2%) and 0.134 (+3.1%).This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.
Will EFC pay dividends in 2026?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.13 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ellington Financial (EFC) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EFC?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Ellington Financial (EFC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.What is the Dividend Growth of EFC?
EFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -1.24% per year.
Negative growth: EFC's Dividend growth is negative and declining.
What is the Yield on Cost of EFC?
EFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 18.1%. If you bought EFC's shares at 8.60 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.56 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 18.1% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of EFC?
EFC Payout Consistency is 90.5%.
The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Ellington Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does EFC have a good Dividend Yield?
EFC`s 11.79% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EFC?
The Dividend Payout Ratio of EFC is 37.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.What is the Dividend Rating of EFC?
EFC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 49.22%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield
- Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Payout Ratio
- Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
- Payout FCF
- Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
- Growth Rate (CAGR)
- Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
- Consistency
- Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
- Yield on Cost
- Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
- Streak
- Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
- Dividend Rating
- Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-01-31 02:37