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Ellington Credit Company (EARN) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis
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Ellington Credit Company (EARN) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.21vs $0.24-12.5% | $11Mvs $13M-12.5% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 | $0.23vs $0.20+15.0% | $15Mvs $11M+35.1% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 | $0.18vs $0.24-24.6% | $10Mvs $12M-18.8% |
| Q2 2025 | May 20, 2025 | $0.26vs $0.27-3.7% | $19Mvs $8M+131.4% |
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Ellington Credit Company (EARN) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
| Line item | Dec'16 | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Interest Income | 24.22M | 30.14M | 22.03M | 8.57M | 17.36M | 25.64M | 20.19M | -2.71M | 15.07M | 24.04M |
| NII Growth % | -29.82% | 24.43% | -26.9% | -61.11% | 102.51% | 47.74% | -21.27% | -113.41% | 656.67% | 5618.24% |
| Net Interest Margin % | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.32% | 0.58% | 1.45% | 1.6% | 1.92% | -0.29% | 1.83% | 3.07% |
| Interest Income | 33.5M | 49.19M | 54.55M | 43.85M | 27.32M | 28.36M | 35.01M | 42.55M | 49.86M | 54.95M |
| Interest Expense | 9.27M | 19.05M | 32.52M | 35.28M | 9.96M | 2.72M | 14.82M | 45.26M | 34.79M | 30.91M |
| Loan Loss Provision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Interest Income | -7.31M | -13.65M | -27.82M | 18.97M | 8.58M | -26.2M | -45.26M | 12.8M | 811K | -19.34M |
| Non-Interest Income % | -27.91% | -38.42% | -104.07% | 30.2% | 23.91% | -1209.51% | 441.52% | 23.13% | 1.6% | -54.32% |
| Total Revenue | 26.19M▲ 0% | 35.54M▲ 35.7% | 26.73M▼ 24.8% | 62.82M▲ 135.0% | 35.9M▼ 42.8% | 2.17M▼ 94.0% | -10.25M▼ 573.2% | 55.35M▲ 640.0% | 50.67M▼ 8.4% | 35.6M▲ 0% |
| Revenue Growth % | 129.51% | 35.69% | -24.78% | 135% | -42.85% | -93.97% | -573.22% | 640% | -8.45% | 854.58% |
| Non-Interest Expense | 5.01M | 5.7M | 5.51M | 5.29M | 5.83M | 5.75M | 5.13M | 5.54M | 8.78M | 9.74M |
| Efficiency Ratio | 19.13% | 16.05% | 20.6% | 8.42% | 16.23% | 265.56% | -50.03% | 10% | 17.33% | 27.36% |
| Operating Income | 11.91M▲ 0% | 10.79M▼ 9.4% | -11.29M▼ 204.7% | 22.26M▲ 297.0% | 20.11M▼ 9.6% | -6.31M▼ 131.4% | -30.2M▼ 378.6% | 4.56M▲ 115.1% | 7.1M▲ 55.6% | -5.04M▲ 0% |
| Operating Margin % | 45.46% | 30.36% | -42.25% | 35.43% | 56.02% | -291.27% | 294.61% | 8.24% | 14% | -14.17% |
| Operating Income Growth % | 39586.67% | -9.39% | -204.7% | 297.04% | -9.63% | -131.37% | -378.65% | 115.1% | 55.65% | - |
| Pretax Income | 11.91M▲ 0% | 10.79M▼ 9.4% | -11.29M▼ 204.7% | 22.26M▲ 297.0% | 20.11M▼ 9.6% | -6.31M▼ 131.4% | -30.2M▼ 378.6% | 4.56M▲ 115.1% | 7.1M▲ 55.6% | -5.04M▲ 0% |
| Pretax Margin % | 45.46% | 30.36% | -42.25% | 35.43% | 56.02% | -291.27% | 294.61% | 8.24% | 14% | -14.17% |
| Income Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 510K | 201K |
| Effective Tax Rate % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 7.19% | -3.98% |
| Net Income | 11.91M▲ 0% | 10.79M▼ 9.4% | -11.29M▼ 204.7% | 22.26M▲ 297.0% | 20.11M▼ 9.6% | -6.31M▼ 131.4% | -30.2M▼ 378.6% | 4.56M▲ 115.1% | 6.59M▲ 44.5% | -5.25M▲ 0% |
| Net Margin % | 45.46% | 30.36% | -42.25% | 35.43% | 56.02% | -291.27% | 294.61% | 8.24% | 13% | -14.73% |
| Net Income Growth % | 39586.67% | -9.39% | -204.7% | 297.04% | -9.63% | -131.37% | -378.65% | 115.1% | 44.46% | -184.83% |
| Net Income (Continuing) | 11.91M | 10.79M | -11.29M | 22.26M | 20.11M | -6.31M | -30.2M | 4.56M | 6.59M | -5.25M |
| EPS (Diluted) | 1.31▲ 0% | 0.93▼ 29.0% | -0.88▼ 194.6% | 1.79▲ 303.4% | 1.63▼ 8.9% | -0.50▼ 130.7% | -2.29▼ 358.0% | 0.31▲ 113.5% | 0.24▼ 22.6% | -0.15▲ 0% |
| EPS Growth % | - | -29.01% | -194.62% | 303.41% | -8.94% | -130.67% | -358% | 113.54% | -22.58% | -145.34% |
| EPS (Basic) | 1.31 | 0.93 | -0.88 | 1.79 | 1.63 | -0.50 | -2.29 | 0.31 | 0.24 | - |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 9.12M | 11.6M | 12.81M | 12.46M | 12.35M | 12.68M | 13.16M | 14.88M | 27.16M | 34.81M |
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity
| Line item | Dec'16 | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Short Term Investments | 33.5M | 56.12M | 18.59M | 35.35M | 58.17M | 69.03M | 34.82M | 38.53M | 31.84M | 193.72M |
| Cash & Due from Banks | 33.5M | 56.12M | 18.59M | 35.35M | 58.17M | 69.03M | 34.82M | 38.53M | 31.84M | 17.38M |
| Short Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Investments | 2.46B | 3.38B | 3.09B | 2.81B | 2.17B | 1.32B | 962.28M | 847.83M | 725.78M | 754.72M |
| Investments Growth % | -1.07% | 37.43% | -8.53% | -9.21% | -22.86% | -39.13% | -27.01% | -11.89% | -14.39% | -77.99% |
| Long-Term Investments | 2.46B | 3.38B | 3.09B | 2.81B | 2.17B | 1.32B | 962.28M | 847.83M | 725.78M | 2.86B |
| Accounts Receivables | 4.63M | 5.78M | 5.61M | 5.02M | 4.11M | 4.5M | 3.33M | 4.52M | 10.54M | 6.41M |
| Goodwill & Intangibles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PP&E (Net) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Assets | -1.15B | -1.6B | -1.54B | -1.4B | -1.08B | 117.96M | 935K | 431K | 23.34M | 407K |
| Total Current Assets | 120.85M | 110.26M | 122.44M | 80.46M | 110.08M | 162.19M | 90.42M | 97.43M | 74.97M | 28.43M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 1.31B | 1.78B | 1.55B | 1.41B | 1.08B | 1.44B | 963.21M | 848.26M | 749.12M | 755.12M |
| Total Assets | 1.43B▲ 0% | 1.89B▲ 32.0% | 1.68B▼ 11.2% | 1.49B▼ 11.1% | 1.19B▼ 19.8% | 1.6B▲ 33.8% | 1.05B▼ 34.1% | 945.69M▼ 10.2% | 824.09M▼ 12.9% | 783.56M▲ 0% |
| Asset Growth % | -8.19% | 32.04% | -11.21% | -11.13% | -19.76% | 33.78% | -34.08% | -10.24% | -12.86% | -74.78% |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.8% | 0.65% | -0.63% | 1.41% | 1.5% | -0.45% | -2.28% | 0.46% | 0.74% | -0.64% |
| Accounts Payable | 2.97M | 3.81M | 6.31M | 3.76M | 1.53M | 2.84M | 50.36M | 57.29M | 32.55M | 2.84M |
| Total Debt | 1.2B | 1.6B | 1.48B | 1.3B | 1.02B | 1.06B | 842.46M | 729.54M | 562.97M | 517.54M |
| Net Debt | 1.16B | 1.54B | 1.46B | 1.26B | 957.08M | 995.81M | 807.64M | 691.01M | 531.13M | 500.16M |
| Long-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Short-Term Debt | 1.2B | 1.6B | 1.48B | 1.3B | 1.02B | 1.06B | 842.46M | 729.54M | 562.97M | 517.54M |
| Other Liabilities | 85.87M | 92.64M | 33.04M | 27.64M | 10.71M | 375.33M | 47.31M | 21.47M | 34.84M | 34.68M |
| Total Current Liabilities | 1.2B | 1.6B | 1.49B | 1.3B | 1.02B | 1.07B | 893.91M | 787.98M | 595.52M | 520.38M |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 85.87M | 92.64M | 33.04M | 27.64M | 10.71M | 375.33M | 47.31M | 21.47M | 34.84M | 34.68M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.29B | 1.69B | 1.52B | 1.33B | 1.03B | 1.44B | 941.22M | 809.45M | 630.37M | 555.06M |
| Total Equity | 141.68M▲ 0% | 192.7M▲ 36.0% | 153.82M▼ 20.2% | 160.84M▲ 4.6% | 166.4M▲ 3.5% | 154.22M▼ 7.3% | 112.41M▼ 27.1% | 136.24M▲ 21.2% | 193.73M▲ 42.2% | 228.5M▲ 0% |
| Equity Growth % | -2.19% | 36.02% | -20.18% | 4.57% | 3.46% | -7.32% | -27.11% | 21.2% | 42.2% | 199.23% |
| Equity / Assets (Capital Ratio) | 9.91% | 10.21% | 9.18% | 10.8% | 13.93% | 9.65% | 10.67% | 14.41% | 23.51% | 29.16% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.31% | 6.45% | -6.52% | 14.15% | 12.29% | -3.94% | -22.65% | 3.67% | 3.99% | -2.76% |
| Book Value per Share | 15.53 | 16.61 | 12.01 | 12.91 | 13.47 | 12.16 | 8.54 | 9.16 | 7.13 | 6.56 |
| Tangible BV per Share | 15.53 | 16.61 | 12.01 | 12.91 | 13.47 | 12.16 | 8.54 | 9.16 | 7.13 | 6.56 |
| Common Stock | 92K | 134K | 125K | 124K | 123K | 131K | 134K | 186K | 297K | 376K |
| Additional Paid-in Capital | 181M | 240.06M | 230.89M | 230.36M | 229.61M | 238.87M | 240.94M | 274.7M | 348.59M | 399.87M |
| Retained Earnings | -39.41M | -47.49M | -77.19M | -69.64M | -63.34M | -84.77M | -128.66M | -138.65M | -155.16M | -171.74M |
| Accumulated OCI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preferred Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1K | 0 |
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history
| Line item | Dec'16 | Dec'17 | Dec'18 | Dec'19 | Dec'20 | Dec'21 | Dec'22 | Dec'23 | Dec'24 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from Operations | 19.93M | 60.25M | 28.85M | 17.53M | 24.37M | 27.88M | 22.42M | -10.02M | 9.11M | 9.11M |
| Operating CF Growth % | -19.65% | 202.32% | -52.11% | -39.22% | 38.99% | 14.41% | -19.59% | -144.71% | 190.92% | 1588.05% |
| Net Income | 11.91M | 10.79M | -11.29M | 22.26M | 20.11M | -6.31M | -30.2M | 4.56M | 6.59M | -5.25M |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 15.79M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.29M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Taxes | -15.79M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Cash Items | 23.09M | 26.54M | 38.17M | -4.06M | 5.69M | 33.72M | 45.26M | -11.89M | 3.15M | 23.06M |
| Working Capital Changes | -15.24M | 22.72M | 1.77M | -877K | -1.67M | 196K | 4.76M | -2.95M | -1.06M | 1.14M |
| Cash from Investing | 13.86M | -477.89M | 62.83M | 221.85M | 304.06M | -15.23M | 110.55M | 85.72M | 116.45M | 48.66M |
| Purchase of Investments | -2.89B | -3.27B | -2.53B | -2.23B | -1.27B | -2.31B | -2.92B | 0 | 0 | -1.72B |
| Sale/Maturity of Investments | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 1000K | 0 | 0 | 4M |
| Net Investment Activity | -2.89B | -3.27B | -2.53B | -2.22B | -1.27B | -2.31B | -2.92B | 0 | 0 | -1.71B |
| Acquisitions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Investing | 3.62M | -6.45M | 69.61M | 7.6M | -142K | -115.1M | 163.61M | 85.72M | 116.45M | -56.53M |
| Cash from Financing | -40.45M | 440.25M | -129.21M | -222.62M | -305.61M | -1.79M | -167.18M | -71.98M | -132.25M | -73.25M |
| Dividends Paid | -15.51M | -17.59M | -19.09M | -15.47M | -13.84M | -17.27M | -13.94M | -14.12M | -22.21M | -25.64M |
| Share Repurchases | -196K | 0 | -9.39M | -747K | -986K | 0 | -262K | 0 | 0 | -979K |
| Stock Issued | 0 | 59.1M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.29M | 2.11M | 33.8M | 74.06M | 118.91M |
| Net Stock Activity | -196K | 59.1M | -9.39M | -747K | -986K | 9.29M | 1.85M | 33.8M | 74.06M | 117.93M |
| Debt Issuance (Net) | 0 | 1000K | 0 | 0 | -1000K | 1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K | -1000K |
| Other Financing | -24.75M | 0 | -100.74M | -206.41M | -9.76M | -43.39M | 67.29M | 21.25M | -17.68M | -104.33M |
| Net Change in Cash | -6.66M▲ 0% | 22.61M▲ 439.4% | -37.53M▼ 266.0% | 16.77M▲ 144.7% | 22.82M▲ 36.1% | 10.86M▼ 52.4% | -34.21M▼ 415.0% | 3.72M▲ 110.9% | -6.69M▼ 280.1% | -5.07M▲ 0% |
| Exchange Rate Effect | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cash at Beginning | 40.17M | 33.5M | 56.12M | 18.59M | 35.35M | 58.17M | 69.03M | 34.82M | 38.53M | 31.84M |
| Cash at End | 33.5M | 56.12M | 18.59M | 35.35M | 58.17M | 69.03M | 34.82M | 38.53M | 31.84M | 17.38M |
| Interest Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.73M | 30.86M |
| Income Taxes Paid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 829K | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 19.93M▲ 0% | 60.25M▲ 202.3% | 28.85M▼ 52.1% | 17.53M▼ 39.2% | 24.37M▲ 39.0% | 27.88M▲ 14.4% | 22.42M▼ 19.6% | -10.02M▼ 144.7% | 9.11M▲ 190.9% | 19.53M▲ 0% |
| FCF Growth % | -19.65% | 202.32% | -52.11% | -39.22% | 38.99% | 14.41% | -19.59% | -144.71% | 190.92% | 320.81% |
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) financial ratios — P/E, ROE, debt and 30+ core market and balance-sheet ratios
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.31% | 6.45% | -6.52% | 14.15% | 12.29% | -3.94% | -22.65% | 3.67% | 3.99% | -2.76% |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 0.8% | 0.65% | -0.63% | 1.41% | 1.5% | -0.45% | -2.28% | 0.46% | 0.74% | -0.64% |
| Net Interest Margin | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.32% | 0.58% | 1.45% | 1.6% | 1.92% | -0.29% | 1.83% | 3.07% |
| Efficiency Ratio | 19.13% | 16.05% | 20.6% | 8.42% | 16.23% | 265.56% | -50.03% | 10% | 17.33% | 27.36% |
| Equity / Assets | 9.91% | 10.21% | 9.18% | 10.8% | 13.93% | 9.65% | 10.67% | 14.41% | 23.51% | 29.16% |
| Book Value / Share | 15.53 | 16.61 | 12.01 | 12.91 | 13.47 | 12.16 | 8.54 | 9.16 | 7.13 | 6.56 |
| NII Growth | -29.82% | 24.43% | -26.9% | -61.11% | 102.51% | 47.74% | -21.27% | -113.41% | 656.67% | 1269.16% |
| Dividend Payout | 130.28% | 163.01% | - | 69.5% | 68.82% | - | - | 309.76% | 337.31% | -488.81% |
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Ellington Credit Company (EARN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) saw revenue decline by 8.4% over the past year.
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) reported a net loss of $5.2M for fiscal year 2024.
Yes, Ellington Credit Company (EARN) pays a dividend with a yield of 17.11%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 4.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 1.8%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) has an efficiency ratio of 17.3%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
Ellington Credit Company (EARN) financial analysis — history, returns, DCA and operating performance tools
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