Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.85
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC-PC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2023 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.2%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
EFC-PC Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.8% and trend is unknown.
EFC-PC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.2%
Trailing DPS$1.85
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.8%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.2%
1Y Total Return10.5%
5Y Total Return32.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)28.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,24310Y ago$13,24320Y ago$13,243
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
EFC-PC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (4 years of payments)
EFC-PC Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ellington Financial Inc. distributes 1.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EFC-PC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EFC-PC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.2% dividend yield, 7.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.8% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 32.4%, with dividends contributing 28.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,243 today.
EFC-PC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 14 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.51
Avg/Payment$0.5365
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.5391 | — | 8.39% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.5391 | — | 8.80% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.5391 | — | 8.63% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.5391 | — | 8.71% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.5391 | — | 8.88% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.5391 | — | 8.71% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.5391 | — | 8.68% | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.5391 | — | 8.59% | Oct 30, 2024 |
EFC-PC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.2%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
0Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.2%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFC-PCEllington Financial … | $2.7B | 7.2% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  MFAMFA Financial, Inc. | $1.0B | 18.2% | 1.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  EARNEllington Credit Com… | $173M | 20.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MITTTPG Mortgage Investm… | $257M | 9.7% | 50.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  IVRInvesco Mortgage Cap… | $567M | 20.4% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 EFCEllington Financial … | $1.3B | 13.6% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NLYAnnaly Capital Manag… | $16.8B | 12.8% | 92.8% | 1 | At Risk |
 AGNCAGNC Investment Corp… | $12.5B | 14.3% | 95.9% | 0 | At Risk |
 TWOTwo Harbors Investme… | $1.3B | 13.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
EFC-PC Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.08 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.4% |
| 2025 | $2.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.19 | 181.2% | 0.55x | 8.8% |
| 2024 | $2.16 | 1.7% | 4 | $1.36 | 158.5% | 0.63x | 8.8% |
| 2023 | $2.12 | — | 4 | $0.88 | 240.9% | 0.42x | 8.6% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.41 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.55 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.39 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.76 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.52 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.19 | — | — | — |
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EFC-PC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EFC-PC stock.
How much dividend does EFC-PC pay per share?
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC-PC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.85 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EFC-PC's next ex-dividend date?
EFC-PC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EFC-PC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EFC-PC's dividend safe?
EFC-PC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.3% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has EFC-PC increased its dividend?
EFC-PC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does EFC-PC pay dividends?
Ellington Financial Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.85 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 3+ years from 2023 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EFC-PC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EFC-PC five years ago would be worth approximately $13,243 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EFC-PC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EFC-PC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.