Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.85
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
14.1%
Payout Ratio
1.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
EFC 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 10.7% and trend is rising.
EFC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield14.1%
Trailing DPS$1.85
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M12
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-4.7%
5Y CAGR4.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield14.1%
1Y Total Return13.6%
5Y Total Return21.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)47.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,12410Y ago$17,57020Y ago$20,970
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 Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
EFC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ellington Financial Inc. distributes 1.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EFC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 4.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EFC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 14.1% dividend yield, 14.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 21.2%, with dividends contributing 47.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,570 today.
EFC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.60
Avg/Payment$0.1300
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026Latest | $0.1300 | — | 11.77% | May 29, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.1300 | — | 13.16% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.1300 | — | 12.56% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.1300 | — | 12.14% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 11.49% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 11.39% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 11.71% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 12.02% | Oct 31, 2025 |
EFC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
14.1%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.3% payout
Streak
0Y
4.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
14.1%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFCEllington Financial … | $1.3B | 14.1% | 1.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  MFAMFA Financial, Inc. | $975M | 18.7% | 1.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  EARNEllington Credit Com… | $180M | 17.1% | 3.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MITTTPG Mortgage Investm… | $251M | 9.9% | 50.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  IVRInvesco Mortgage Cap… | $577M | 20.1% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GPMTGranite Point Mortga… | $66M | 15.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 NLYAnnaly Capital Manag… | $16.1B | 13.1% | 92.8% | 1 | At Risk |
 AGNCAGNC Investment Corp… | $9.6B | 14.7% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TWOTwo Harbors Investme… | $1.3B | 13.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
EFC Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.52 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2025 | $1.56 | -2.5% | 12 | $1.19 | 131.1% | 0.76x | 10.7% |
| 2024 | $1.60 | -11.1% | 12 | $1.36 | 117.6% | 0.85x | 11.0% |
| 2023 | $1.80 | 0.0% | 13 | $0.88 | 204.5% | 0.49x | 12.3% |
| 2022 | $1.80 | 9.8% | 12 | $-1.41 | — | — | 12.3% |
| 2021 | $1.64 | 30.2% | 12 | $2.55 | 64.3% | 1.55x | 11.2% |
| 2020 | $1.26 | -30.4% | 12 | $0.39 | 323.1% | 0.31x | 8.6% |
| 2019 | $1.81 | 10.4% | 11 | $1.76 | 102.8% | 0.97x | 12.4% |
| 2018 | $1.64 | -6.8% | 4 | $1.52 | 107.9% | 0.93x | 11.2% |
| 2017 | $1.76 | -9.7% | 4 | $0.19 | 926.3% | 0.11x | 12.1% |
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Start ComparisonEFC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EFC stock.
How much dividend does EFC pay per share?
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.85 per share, with a current dividend yield of +14.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is EFC's next ex-dividend date?
EFC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EFC typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is EFC's dividend safe?
EFC'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 increased its dividend?
EFC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.4%.
How often does EFC pay dividends?
Ellington Financial Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.85 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EFC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EFC five years ago would be worth approximately $12,124 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EFC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EFC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +14.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.