Overview Dividends

MFA Dividend History & Analysis | 14.9% Yield

MFA has a dividend yield of 14.9% and paid 1.42 USD per share in the last 12M. Review its complete payout history and a peer comparison.

Yield 12m 14.88%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.42
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.49%
Overall Dividend Rating 68.50%
Yield on Cost 5y 21.68%
Payout Ratio 135.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 86.1%
Total Return 12m: -1.25%
Total Return 5y: 42.65%
Compare MFA Dividends with similiar companies

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Mortgage REITs

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
CHMI 96 M 21.3% 12.9%
ORC 902 M 20.7% 13.4%
DX 1,617 M 15.4% 21.1%
MFA 941 M 14.9% 21.7%
AGNC 9,875 M 15.7% 19.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
MITT 230 M 52.8% 80.4%
ABR 2,431 M 6.94% 80.8%
LADR 1,407 M -0.43% 88.3%
DX 1,617 M -2.67% 66.3%
AFCG 98 M 12.4% 94.6%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends

ABR
Arbor Realty Trust
 13.36% Yield
LADR
Ladder Capital
 8.40% Yield
MITT
AG Mortgage
 11.26% Yield
EFC
Ellington
 12.75% Yield
STWD
Starwood Property
 12.47% Yield
DX
Dynex Capital
 15.42% Yield

MFA Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-31 Quarterly 0.36 0% 3.85%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.36 2.9% 3.55%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.35 0% 3.51%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-31 Quarterly 0.35 0% 2.79%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-31 Quarterly 0.35 0% 3.3%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.35 0% 3.16%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.35 0% 3.08%
2023-09-29 2023-10-02 2023-10-31 Quarterly 0.35 0% 3.59%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.35 0% 3.16%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.35 0% 3.58%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-31 Quarterly 0.35 -20.5% 3.57%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.44 0% 5.19%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.44 0% 4.07%
2022-03-21 2022-03-22 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.44 0% 10.55%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.44 10% 9.65%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.4 0% 8.68%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.4 33.3% 8.6%
2021-03-30 2021-03-31 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.3 0% 7.54%
2020-12-29 2020-12-30 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.3 50% 7.59%
2020-09-29 2020-09-30 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.2 -75% 7.41%
2020-03-30 2020-03-31 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2019-12-27 2019-12-30 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2019-09-27 2019-09-30 2019-10-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2019-06-28 2019-07-01 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-09-28 2018-10-01 2018-10-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2017-12-27 2017-12-28 2018-01-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2017-09-27 2017-09-28 2017-10-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2017-06-27 2017-06-29 2017-07-28 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2017-03-27 2017-03-29 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2016-12-23 2016-12-28 2017-01-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2016-09-26 2016-09-28 2016-10-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2016-06-24 2016-06-28 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2016-03-23 2016-03-28 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2015-12-23 2015-12-28 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2015-09-25 2015-09-29 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2015-06-25 2015-06-29 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2014-09-25 2014-09-29 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2014-06-25 2014-06-27 2014-07-31 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2014-03-26 2014-03-28 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.8 0% N/A
2013-12-27 2013-12-31 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.8 -9.1% N/A
2013-10-09 2013-10-11 2013-10-31 Quarterly 0.88 -21.4% N/A
2013-08-08 2013-08-12 2013-08-30 Other 1.12 27.3% N/A
2013-07-10 2013-07-12 2013-07-31 Quarterly 0.88 0% N/A
2013-04-10 2013-04-12 2013-04-30 Quarterly 0.88 0% N/A

MFA Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of MFA?

As of August 2025, MFA`s dividend yield is 14.88%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.42 USD by the current share price of 9.34.

Does MFA pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, MFA paid a dividend of 1.42 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-30 and the payout was 0.36 USD.

How often does MFA pay dividends?

MFA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MFA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-30.

Will MFA pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.36 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for MFA Financial (MFA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MFA?

The next Ex-Dividend date for MFA Financial (MFA) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MFA?

MFA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.49% per year.
Weak growth: MFA's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MFA?

MFA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 21.7%. If you bought MFA's shares at 6.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.42 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 21.7% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MFA?

MFA Payout Consistency is 86.1%. 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.
Moderately consistent: MFA Financial has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MFA have a good Dividend Yield?

MFA`s 14.88% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MFA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MFA is 135.2%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of MFA?

MFA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.50%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MFA Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MFA`s Outstanding Shares?

MFA Financial`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.35% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -30.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has MFA Financial ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2022-04-05 with a factor of 1:4. This reverse stock split decreased the number of shares and increased the price per share by a ratio of 0.25.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1998 6,893,500
1999 6,893,500
2000 2,217,400 -67.83%
2001 6,222,900 +180.64%
2002 10,383,500 +66.86%
2003 15,382,800 +48.15%
2004 19,054,300 +23.87%
2005 20,506,300 +7.62%
2006 17,237,500 -15.94%
2007 29,573,100 +71.56%
2008 45,010,500 +52.2%
2009 61,606,000 +36.87%
2010 70,310,800 +14.13%
2011 85,406,800 +21.47%
2012 89,190,500 +4.43%
2013 90,599,800 +1.58%
2014 92,262,000 +1.83%
2015 93,028,500 +0.83%
2016 92,875,000 -0.17%
2017 99,375,000 +7%
2018 109,863,500 +10.55%
2019 112,988,000 +2.84%
2020 113,008,300 +0.02%
2021 118,691,000 +5.03%
2022 101,800,000 -14.23%
2023 107,698,700 +5.79%
2024 103,675,000 -3.74%
2025 105,379,000 +1.64%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.