EFC Dividend History, Dates & Yield

B-

Ellington Financial Inc. · Real Estate

Current Price
$13.61
Dividend Yield
11.87%
Annual Dividend
$1.56
Frequency
Monthly
Payout Ratio
126.80%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
B-
Overall
A
Yield
C+
Growth
C
Safety
B
Consistency
B-
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
126.80%
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
5Y Growth Rate
4.36%
1Y Growth Rate
-2.50%
Consecutive Increases
0 years
Consecutive Payments
17 years

Payment History

61 payments (of 130 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Apr 30, 2026$0.1300
Mar 31, 2026$0.1300
Feb 27, 2026$0.1300
Jan 30, 2026$0.1300
Dec 31, 2025$0.1300
Nov 28, 2025$0.1300
Oct 31, 2025$0.1300
Sep 30, 2025$0.1300
Aug 29, 2025$0.1300
Jul 31, 2025$0.1300
Jun 30, 2025$0.1300
May 30, 2025$0.1300
Apr 30, 2025$0.1300
Mar 31, 2025$0.1300
Feb 28, 2025$0.1300
Jan 31, 2025$0.1300
Dec 31, 2024$0.1300
Nov 29, 2024$0.1300
Oct 31, 2024$0.1300
Sep 30, 2024$0.1300
Aug 30, 2024$0.1300
Jul 31, 2024$0.1300
Jun 28, 2024$0.1300
May 31, 2024$0.1300
Apr 29, 2024$0.1300
Mar 27, 2024$0.1300
Feb 28, 2024$0.1500
Jan 30, 2024$0.1500
Dec 28, 2023$0.0900
Dec 7, 2023$0.0600
Nov 29, 2023$0.1500
Oct 30, 2023$0.1500
Sep 28, 2023$0.1500
Aug 30, 2023$0.1500
Jul 28, 2023$0.1500
Jun 29, 2023$0.1500
May 30, 2023$0.1500
Apr 27, 2023$0.1500
Mar 30, 2023$0.1500
Feb 27, 2023$0.1500
Jan 30, 2023$0.1500
Dec 29, 2022$0.1500
Nov 29, 2022$0.1500
Oct 28, 2022$0.1500
Sep 29, 2022$0.1500
Aug 30, 2022$0.1500
Jul 28, 2022$0.1500
Jun 29, 2022$0.1500
May 27, 2022$0.1500
Apr 28, 2022$0.1500

5-Year Yield Range

Where EFC's yield sits today
Avg 12.60%High 14.55%Low 9.60%Current 11.87%
9.60%14.55%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ellington Financial Inc. pay dividends?

Yes, Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) pays a monthly dividend of $1.56 per share annually, yielding 11.87%.

How much does EFC pay in dividends per year?

EFC pays $1.56 per share annually in monthly payments.

Is EFC's dividend safe?

EFC has a payout ratio of 126.8% and has paid dividends for 17 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is C.

What is EFC's dividend growth rate?

EFC has grown its dividend at 4.36% annually over the past 5 years.

Has EFC ever cut its dividend?

Yes, EFC's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2025.

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