EFC Dividend History & Yield
Ellington Financial Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 (in 22 days) | Oct 14, 2026 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 52 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Nov 29, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 13, 2026 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 (in 112 days) | Jan 12, 2027 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 11, 2027 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 (in 172 days) | Mar 13, 2027 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 12, 2027 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 (in 232 days) | May 12, 2027 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 11, 2027 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jun 27, 2027 (in 292 days) | Jul 11, 2027 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 27, 2027 (in 322 days) | Aug 10, 2027 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 352 days) | Sep 9, 2027 | $0.13 | $13.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EFC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.56 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much EFC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 770 | $10,300 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,847 | $51,500 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,693 | $103,000 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 11.65%. $10,000 in EFC would currently pay about $1,165 a year ($97 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EFC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.13 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
EFC scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Ellington Financial Inc.
Ellington Financial Inc., through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, acquires and manages mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other financial assets in the United States. It operates in two segments, Investment Portfolio and Longbridge. The company acquires and manages residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) backed by prime jumbo, Alt-A, non-QM, manufactured housing, subprime residential, and single-family-rental mortgage loans; RMBS for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by the U.S. government agency or the U.S.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Mortgage. First dividend on our records: Nov 29, 2010. 125 payments tracked.
EFC dividend FAQ
When is EFC's next ex-dividend date?
EFC's next ex-dividend date is Sep 30, 2026 (in 22 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.13 per share, expected on Oct 14, 2026.
How often does EFC pay dividends?
EFC pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.13 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.
What is EFC's dividend yield?
EFC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 11.65%, based on $1.56 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $13.39. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.56 per share, is 11.65%.
How much does EFC pay per share?
EFC pays about $0.13 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.56 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $156.00 a year.
Has EFC grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.9% a year (+0.0% over the last year). EFC did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of EFC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 11.65%, you would need about 770 shares of EFC (roughly $10,300 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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