MFA — MFA Financial, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Real Estate sector| Metric | MFA | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.94% | 5.18% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 2.07% | 2.43% |
| Payout Ratio | 103.6% | 124.1% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 29 | 14 |
| 1Y Total Return | +16.8% | 14.6% |
Grades compare this stock to Real Estate sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
2.86%
3-Year Growth
-4.82%
5-Year Growth
2.07%
10-Year Growth
-7.67%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 31, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 30, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.3600 | 0.00% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3600 | 0.00% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.3600 | 0.00% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.3600 | 0.00% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.3600 | +2.86% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Sep 29, 2023 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.3500 | -20.45% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.4400 | 0.00% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.4400 | +300.00% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | $0.1100 | 0.00% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.1100 | +10.00% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.1000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.1000 | +33.33% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
103.6%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
198.9%
HighFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.32 | -$14.56M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.22 | $38.46M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.36 | $14.72M |
| Q4 2025 | $0.52 | $37.63M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.