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Ellington Financial Inc.

EFCNYSEReal EstateREIT - Mortgage

$11.73Today:- (-)1Y −13.72%

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 Inc. (EFC) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Ellington Financial Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 6 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 6 unique analysts
(7 total ratings in last 90 days)
Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$14.50
+23.61% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest EFC Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Crispin Love
Piper Sandler
BuyMaintains
$15.00 → $14.00
Bose George
KBW
BuyMaintains
$15.00 → $14.50
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Unknown Analyst
UBS
HoldReiterates
$14.00 → $14.50
Bose George
KBW
BuyReiterates
$15.00
Michael Diana
Maxim
BuyReiterates
$15.00
Namrata Chandak
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 9, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for EFC?

The analyst consensus rating for EFC is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 6 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for EFC?

The average 12-month price target for EFC is $14.50, representing an upside of 23.6% from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $11.73.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.