Ellington Financial Inc.
EFCNYSEReal EstateREIT - Mortgage
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $1.49B
- P/E (TTM)
- 6.94
- Forward P/E
- 3.80
- Dividend yield
- 13.41%
- 52-week range
- $11.28$14.12
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.77M
Ellington Financial (EFC) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
Ellington Financial Stock Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $11.53 - $11.78 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $14.12 |
| 52-Week Low | $11.28 |
| Open | $11.65 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.30M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.77M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 586.88M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 215.08M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -460.77M |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.91 |
| Profit Margin | 36.65% |
| Operating Margin | 87.48% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 10.76% |
| Debt to Equity | 10.78 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.56 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.41% |
| Payout Ratio | 81.80% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 1.49B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 127.26M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 6.94 |
| Forward P/E | 3.80 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 2.54 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 0.75 |
| EV/EBITDA | 38.73 |
| 50-Day MA | $12.69 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $12.97 |
| 1-Year Change | −13.72% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Ellington Financial at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Ellington Financial (EFC) has a market capitalization of $1.49B. The stock trades at 6.9× trailing earnings, 3.8× forward earnings and 2.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $215.08M on revenue of $586.88M (a 36.6% profit margin) and burned $460.77M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 64.0% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $247.47M in cash and securities against $21.55B of debt, a net debt position of $21.30B.
Ellington Financial pays a monthly dividend totaling $1.56 per share a year, a 13.41% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 82% payout ratio.
The share price is down 13.7% over the past year. At $11.73 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $11.28 to $14.12, below its 200-day moving average of $12.97.
Based on 6 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $14.50, 23.6% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ellington Financial
What is the current stock price for EFC?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, EFC stock trades at $11.73. The 52-week range is $11.28–$14.12, with a day range of $11.53–$11.78.
What is the P/E ratio for EFC?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Ellington Financial's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 6.9, meaning investors pay $6.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 3.8, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Ellington Financial operates in the Real Estate sector.
Does EFC pay dividends?
Yes, Ellington Financial pays a 13.41% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($1.56 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 81.8%. The next ex-dividend date is October 30, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for EFC?
Based on ratings from 6 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for EFC is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $14.50, a 23.6% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $11.73.
What is the market cap of EFC?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Ellington Financial's market capitalization is $1.49B, classifying it as a small-cap company. Ellington Financial operates in the Real Estate sector within the REIT - Mortgage industry.