MFA Financial, Inc.
MFANYSEReal EstateREIT - Mortgage
As of Oct 15, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $706.43M
- P/E (TTM)
- 4.77
- Forward P/E
- 4.14
- Dividend yield
- 21.49%
- 52-week range
- $6.52$10.43
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.26M
MFA Financial (MFA) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
MFA Financial Stock Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $6.64 - $6.81 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $10.43 |
| 52-Week Low | $6.52 |
| Open | $6.66 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.27M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.26M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 578.16M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 148.24M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 252.21M |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.40 |
| Profit Margin | 25.64% |
| Operating Margin | 119.32% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.35% |
| Debt to Equity | 3.62 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.44 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 21.49% |
| Payout Ratio | 102.61% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 706.43M |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 105.44M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 4.77 |
| Forward P/E | 4.14 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 1.22 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 0.40 |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.61 |
| 50-Day MA | $8.40 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $9.38 |
| 1-Year Change | −25.80% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 15, 2026. Data sources and methodology
MFA Financial at a Glance
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, MFA Financial (MFA) has a market capitalization of $706.43M. The stock trades at 4.8× trailing earnings, 4.1× forward earnings and 1.2× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $148.24M on revenue of $578.16M (a 25.6% profit margin) and generated $252.21M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 118.6% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $141.19M in cash and securities against $6.43B of debt, a net debt position of $6.29B.
MFA Financial pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.44 per share a year, a 21.49% yield at the Oct 15, 2026 close, with a 103% payout ratio and 1 consecutive year of dividend increases.
The share price is down 25.8% over the past year. At $6.70 (the Oct 15, 2026 close) it sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $6.52 to $10.43, below its 200-day moving average of $9.38.
Based on 5 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $10.00, 49.3% above the Oct 15, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About MFA Financial
What is the current stock price for MFA?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, MFA stock trades at $6.70. The 52-week range is $6.52–$10.43, with a day range of $6.64–$6.81.
What is the P/E ratio for MFA?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, MFA Financial's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 4.8, meaning investors pay $4.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 4.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. MFA Financial operates in the Real Estate sector.
Does MFA pay dividends?
Yes, MFA Financial pays a 21.49% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 15, 2026 close ($1.44 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 102.6%. The most recent ex-dividend date was October 5, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for MFA?
Based on ratings from 5 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for MFA is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $10.00, a 49.3% upside from the Oct 15, 2026 close of $6.70.
What is the market cap of MFA?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, MFA Financial's market capitalization is $706.4M, classifying it as a small-cap company. MFA Financial operates in the Real Estate sector within the REIT - Mortgage industry.