Book Value Decline3Q24 book value (BV) down 1.9% from $13.92 as of 6/30/24, impacting the earnings per share estimate.
Earnings Estimate ReductionEFC reported 3Q24 book value (BV) of $13.66, implying 3Q24 EPS of $0.12 versus the 3Q24 quarterly dividend of $0.39, leading to a lowering of 3Q24 and 2024 EPS estimates.
Earnings PerformanceEFC reported 4Q24 book value (BV) of $13.52, implying 4Q24 EPS of $0.25 below previous $0.39 EPS estimate.