Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.85
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC-PD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
8.1%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
EFC-PD 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 8.6% and trend is flat.
EFC-PD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield8.1%
Trailing DPS$1.85
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.6%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield8.1%
1Y Total Return6.5%
5Y Total Return55.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)43.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,51210Y ago$17,45220Y ago$17,452
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-PD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (8 years of payments)
EFC-PD 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-PD does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EFC-PD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 8.1% dividend yield, 8.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.6% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 55.1%, with dividends contributing 43.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,452 today.
EFC-PD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.75
Avg/Payment$0.4375
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026Latest | $0.4375 | — | 7.67% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.4375 | — | 7.42% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.4375 | — | 7.47% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.4375 | — | 7.14% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.4375 | — | 7.61% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.4375 | — | 7.57% | Mar 30, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.4375 | — | 7.31% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.4375 | — | 7.53% | Sep 30, 2024 |
EFC-PD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
8.1%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.1%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFC-PDEllington Financial … | $2.4B | 8.1% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  MFAMFA Financial, Inc. | $1.0B | 18.2% | 1.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  EARNEllington Credit Com… | $173M | 20.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 MITTTPG Mortgage Investm… | $257M | 9.7% | 50.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
 GPMTGranite Point Mortga… | $68M | 15.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  RCReady Capital Corpor… | $294M | 38.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 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-PD Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.88 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4.3% |
| 2025 | $1.75 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.19 | 147.1% | 0.68x | 8.6% |
| 2024 | $1.75 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.36 | 128.7% | 0.78x | 8.6% |
| 2023 | $1.75 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.88 | 198.9% | 0.50x | 8.6% |
| 2022 | $1.75 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.41 | — | — | 8.6% |
| 2021 | $1.75 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.55 | 68.6% | 1.46x | 8.6% |
| 2020 | $1.75 | 33.3% | 4 | $0.39 | 448.7% | 0.22x | 8.6% |
| 2019 | $1.31 | — | 3 | $1.76 | 74.6% | 1.34x | 6.5% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.52 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.19 | — | — | — |
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EFC-PD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EFC-PD stock.
How much dividend does EFC-PD pay per share?
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC-PD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.85 per share, with a current dividend yield of +8.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EFC-PD's next ex-dividend date?
EFC-PD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EFC-PD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EFC-PD's dividend safe?
EFC-PD'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-PD increased its dividend?
EFC-PD has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does EFC-PD 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 7+ years from 2019 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EFC-PD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EFC-PD five years ago would be worth approximately $15,512 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EFC-PD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EFC-PD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +8.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.