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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)1.23M
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)8.2
Beta0.48
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. Volume1,128,726
30 Day Avg. Volume1,231,209
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 Cap11.18
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 Recovery And Strong Recent EarningsEllington’s recent quarter showed a meaningful pivot to durable profitability with GAAP and ADE materially above the dividend and book value rising. Sustained positive earnings and economic returns reflect effective portfolio positioning and underwriting that can support distributions and reinvestment over coming quarters.
Scale In Securitizations And OriginationsRapidly expanded securitization activity and larger non‑QM deal sizes show improving execution and access to non‑mark‑to‑market long funding. Higher scale in securitizations and originations strengthens structural funding diversity and supports durable asset growth and margin capture across credit cycles.
Improving Funding Costs And Liquidity BuffersManagement has lowered funding costs, executed an accretive equity raise to retire expensive preferred, and increased unencumbered assets. These moves enhance liquidity and reduce refinancing strain, improving the durability of the funding profile and the company’s ability to pursue securitizations and originations.
Bears Say
Very High Overall LeverageEllington operates with an aggressive capital structure; very high total leverage materially amplifies exposure to asset‑value swings, funding cost shifts, and margin compression. High leverage reduces flexibility to absorb adverse credit or rate moves and increases refinancing and covenant risk over the medium term.
Weak And Volatile Cash GenerationCash flows have been inconsistent, with a large negative TTM run rate despite a positive 2025 year. Reliance on financing, securitizations and realized gains rather than steady operating cash weakens distribution sustainability and raises refinancing dependence during periods of tighter funding.
Mark‑to‑market And Spread SensitivityThe portfolio and funding mix remain sensitive to spread and rate moves; periodic remarking and repo financing can produce material book value and earnings volatility. This structural sensitivity can impair predictability of returns and requires active hedging and funding management to limit long‑term performance swings.
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 28 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 3.507%.
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 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 863.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.9%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.54%
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$15.00
▲(15.74% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.69% Insiders
9.02% Mutual Funds
0.17% Other Institutional Investors
61.65% Public Companies and Individual Investors








