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$8.32$849M
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MFA Financial, Inc.

MFA
NYSE · Mortgage REITs
$8.32
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$849M
P/E5.0x
52W High$10.43
Volume1.81M
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VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Lima One Integration Drives Volatile Earnings Amidst High Leverage

MFA Financial is undergoing a strategic transformation, with its Lima One origination platform driving a 31.3% sequential revenue surge to $252.0 million in Q2 2026 and marking a clear inflection toward a more active, credit-focused model. However, this growth...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

MFA price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

3/12 Beats

EPS beat 3 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-44% Peers

P/E is 44% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 29 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 71% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 5

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
MFA-5.14%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
MFA+1.77%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
MFA+24.93%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+76.68%
5-Year Return
MFA-16.89%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+69.75%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
5.0x
Forward P/E
7.9x
EV/EBITDA50th %ile
16.8x
FCF YieldCash Flow
9.0%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
5.0x
12.4x
0th· Low
EV/EBITDA
16.8x
17.0x
50th· Fair
Price/FCF
11.1x
10.7x
60th· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$70.33+745.3%
Base (Fair)$93.92+857.4%
Bull$118.99+1330.2%
$70.33 Bear$93.92 Base$118.99 Bull
Current Market Price: $8.32
Trades at a 91.1% discount to Base DCF ($93.92)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$875M+213.0% YoY
Net income
$177M+48.2% YoY
Free cash flow
$76M-61.9% YoY
Operating margin
78.8%-149.3 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)4.4%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)9.6%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate3/12 (25%)
Revenue Beat Rate2/12 (17%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 5, 2026
$0.35+42.6%
vs $0.25
$59M-11.0%
vs $66M
Q2 2026
May 5, 2026
$0.30-3.6%
vs $0.31
$59M-12.3%
vs $68M
Q1 2026
Feb 18, 2026
$0.27+0.5%
vs $0.27
$55M-13.8%
vs $64M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025
$0.20-33.3%
vs $0.30
$57M-16.0%
vs $68M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Defense World·Aug 30, 2026
Algert Global LLC Sells 78,870 Shares of MFA Financial, Inc. $MFA

Algert Global LLC lowered its holdings in shares of MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) by 24.4% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 244,760 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 78,870 shares during the quarter.

Seeking Alpha·Aug 21, 2026
Readers Flag 31 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Buys In July

I present the July 2026 ReFa/Ro Dogs list, highlighting high-yield dividend stocks selected by reader engagement and quantitative metrics. Top ten ReFa/Ro Dogs offer projected net gains of 25.61% to 72.48% by July 2027, with all passing the IDEAL test—dividends from $1k invested exceed the share price. Analyst targets suggest an average 43.8% net gain for the top ten, with the five lowest-priced yielding dogs forecast to outperform the group by 5.77%.

Business Wire·Aug 20, 2026
MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Dividends on Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the payment of dividends on the Company's outstanding 7.50% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) and 6.50% Series C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock”). In accordance with the terms of the Series B Preferred Stock, the Board of Directors has declared a preferred sto.

MarketBeat·Aug 8, 2026
MFA Financial Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MFA Financial NYSE: MFA reported second-quarter 2026 results marked by stable book value, portfolio growth and accelerated resolution of delinquent loans, while realized credit losses continued to weigh on distributable earnings.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark MFA against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
MFA logoMFAMFA Financial, Inc.Current
$8.32$849.42M4.95213.02%20.2%9.64%21.51%
AGNC logoAGNCAGNC Investment Corp.
$9.91$11.38B6.74-60.79%43.6%12.7%—
NLY logoNLYAnnaly Capital Management, Inc.
$21.04$15.79B7.215.35%40.52%18.31%—
TWO logoTWOTwo Harbors Investment Corp.
$12.18$1.28B-2.79-28.4%-2.53%-1.23%—
MITT logoMITTTPG Mortgage Investment Trust Inc
$6.19$196.86M6.8814.4%9.02%7.95%—
RWT logoRWTRedwood Trust, Inc.
$3.72$465.8M-5.902.18%0.43%0.59%—

Compare MFA vs Peers

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs AGNC

Most directly comparable listed peer for MFA.

Scale Benchmark

vs RKT

Larger-name benchmark to compare MFA against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs AGNC, NLY, TWO, MITT

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

MFA SEC Filings & Documents

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 4, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 5, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Feb 20, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 20, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 22, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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MFA Frequently Asked Questions

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is MFA Financial, Inc.'s revenue?

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) reported $752.0M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 16248% increase from $4.6M in 1998.

How fast is MFA Financial, Inc. growing?

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) grew revenue by 213.0% over the past year. This is strong growth.

Is MFA profitable?

Yes, MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) is profitable, generating $148.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (20.2% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does MFA pay dividends?

Yes, MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) pays a dividend with a yield of 21.51%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is MFA's return on equity?

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.6%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

Industry Metrics
What is MFA Financial, Inc.'s FFO?

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) generated Funds From Operations (FFO) of $149.4M in the trailing twelve months. FFO is the primary profitability metric for REITs.

Is MFA a good dividend stock?

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) offers a 21.51% dividend yield, which is attractive for income investors. REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of taxable income to shareholders.

What if you invested $1,000 in MFA back in 1998?

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