Ellington Financial LLC (EFC)
NYSE:EFC
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EFC Stock Chart & Stats
$12.96
-$0.08(-0.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$12.96
-$0.08(-0.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.28 - $14.12
Previous CloseN/A
Volume186.18K
Average Volume (3M)1.16M
Market Cap
$1.69B
Enterprise Value$18.86B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$163.22M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$17.69B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.7
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield11.37%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.66
Shares Outstanding125,393,620
10 Day Avg. Volume1,313,513
30 Day Avg. Volume1,157,695
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.91
Price to Book (P/B)0.74
Price to Sales (P/S)2.00
P/FCF Ratio2.65
Enterprise Value/Market Cap11.19
Enterprise Value/Revenue32.21
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit37.02
Enterprise Value/Ebitda43.69
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.00Price Target Upside15.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)$482.67M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability And Revenue RecoveryConsistent strong margins and a sizable revenue rebound indicate the business can generate durable earnings from its core credit strategies. This profitability provides a structural buffer to cover funding costs, support dividends and reinvest in origination capabilities despite episodic volatility.
Securitization Scale And Funding DiversificationSubstantially expanded securitization activity provides more access to long‑term, non‑mark‑to‑market funding and improves execution economics. Scaling this capability reduces reliance on short‑term repo, enhancing funding durability and enabling portfolio growth over the medium term.
Origination Platform Growth (Longbridge)A rapidly growing origination platform diversifies revenue sources and builds recurring fee and interest income streams. Longbridge's scale and strong quarterly contribution signal a durable, internally generated pipeline that can sustain earnings even if market trading windows tighten.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageAn aggressive capital structure amplifies sensitivity to funding cost moves, asset‑price swings and repo term risk. High leverage constrains financial flexibility, increases rollover and covenant risk in stressed markets, and can force asset sales that compress long‑term returns.
Weak And Volatile Cash GenerationSustained negative and highly variable operating cash flows imply dependence on financing, securitizations and portfolio transactions to fund distributions. This undermines the reliability of dividends and capital deployment, leaving the firm exposed if funding sources tighten or securitization markets slow.
Market Sensitivity And Mark‑to‑Market VolatilityEarnings and book value are materially affected by spread moves, prepayment spikes and hedge mark‑to‑market swings. This structural sensitivity can produce recurring quarter‑to‑quarter earnings variability, complicate capital planning and increase the probability of realized losses in adverse rate or spread environments.
Ellington Financial News
EFC FAQ
What was Ellington Financial LLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ellington Financial LLC lowest stock price was $11.28 and its highest was $14.12 in the past 12 months.
What is Ellington Financial LLC’s market cap?
Ellington Financial LLC’s market cap is $1.69B.
When is Ellington Financial LLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ellington Financial LLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 51 days.
How were Ellington Financial LLC’s earnings last quarter?
Ellington Financial LLC released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.439 by $0.111.
Is Ellington Financial LLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ellington Financial LLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ellington Financial LLC pay dividends?
Ellington Financial LLC pays a Monthly dividend of $0.13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 11.37%. See more information on Ellington Financial LLC dividends here
What is Ellington Financial LLC’s EPS estimate?
Ellington Financial LLC’s EPS estimate is 0.46.
How many shares outstanding does Ellington Financial LLC have?
Ellington Financial LLC has 125,393,620 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ellington Financial LLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ellington Financial LLC reported an EPS of $0.55 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.439. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.512%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ellington Financial LLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EFC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ellington Financial Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$15.00 (15.74% Upside)
$15.00 (15.74% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EFC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 863.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
21.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ellington Financial LLC
Ellington Financial Inc., operating through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, is an investment company primarily focused on acquiring and actively managing a broad range of financial assets within the United States. Its extensive portfolio encompasses various mortgage-related instruments, including residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) — both those guaranteed by U.S. government agencies and those backed by non-agency residential loans like prime jumbo, Alt-A, manufactured housing, and subprime mortgages — as well as direct residential and commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt. The company also invests in consumer loans and asset-backed securities underpinned by consumer and commercial assets. Beyond real estate and consumer finance, Ellington Financial holds corporate debt and equity securities, corporate loans, and collateralized loan obligations. Additionally, it engages with mortgage-related and non-mortgage-related derivatives and pursues other strategic investment opportunities. Founded in 2007, the company's headquarters are located in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
EFC Company Deck
EFC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted a very strong quarter with exceptional earnings, robust securitization activity, notable origination growth (especially at Longbridge), improved funding costs, and rising book value. Several one‑time and segment‑specific tailwinds (Longbridge outsized contribution, a $17 million settlement, and record securitization economics) amplified results. Offsetting concerns include March spread volatility, potential future mark‑to‑market reversals (April remarking estimated at -$0.13 per share), selective credit and residential REO losses, non‑QM prepayment sensitivity, and continued leverage/funding considerations. On balance, the positives and durable operational improvements materially outweigh the manageable headwinds.View all EFC earnings summariesEFC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$15.00
▲(15.74% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
2.69% Insiders
8.72% Mutual Funds
4.98% Other Institutional Investors
57.61% Public Companies and Individual Investors