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)1.30M
Market Cap
$1.70B
Enterprise Value$18.88B
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. Volume1,024,934
30 Day Avg. Volume1,300,072
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.74
Price to Book (P/B)0.74
Price to Sales (P/S)2.00
P/FCF Ratio2.65
Enterprise Value/Market Cap11.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue32.24
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit37.06
Enterprise Value/Ebitda43.73
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.88Price Target Upside14.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)$465.07M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Dividend CoverageAdjusted distributable earnings that exceed the dividend support analyst confidence that the payout is sustainably covered and unlikely to strain capital.
Funding StrategyA shift from short-term repurchase agreements to securitizations and unsecured financing reduces margin-call exposure and helps stabilize earnings volatility.
Securitization EconomicsSecuritizations offer non-recourse funding and lower capital requirements, creating retained interests that can enhance returns without adding full balance-sheet risk.
Bears Say
Book Value And Earnings PressureA decline in book value prompted analysts to lower earnings per share estimates, signaling near-term pressure on profitability and valuation metrics.
Unrealized Investment LossesUnrealized losses on investments reduced reported earnings per share, causing reported profitability to lag underlying core earnings and potentially pressure the stock.
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 $1.70B.
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 74 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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$14.88 (14.78% Upside)
$14.88 (14.78% 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
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.35%
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., through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, acquires and manages mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other financial assets in the United States. The company acquires and manages residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) backed by prime jumbo, Alt-A, manufactured housing, and subprime residential mortgage loans; RMBS for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by the U.S. government agency or the U.S. government-sponsored entity; residential mortgage loans; commercial mortgage-backed securities; and commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt. It also provides collateralized loan obligations; mortgage-related and non-mortgage-related derivatives; corporate debt and equity securities; corporate loans; and other strategic investments. In addition, the company offers consumer loans and asset-backed securities backed by consumer and commercial assets. Ellington Financial LLC was incorporated in 2007 and is based 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
$14.88
▲(14.78% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.69% Insiders
8.83% Mutual Funds
4.98% Other Institutional Investors
57.91% Public Companies and Individual Investors