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Yield 12m 13.05%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.56
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 4.89%
Overall Dividend Rating 77.72%
Yield on Cost 5y 28.01%
Payout Ratio 35.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 12
Payout Consistency 90.4%
Total Return 12m: 24.14%
#3 in Group
Total Return 5y: 117.15%
#6 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
EFC 1,127m 13.1% 28.0%
ABR 2,124m 14.5% 43.5%
MFA 982m 14.9% 34.9%
CHMI 93m 20.8% 19.2%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
EFC 1,127m 4.89% 35.6%
ABR 2,124m 6.94% 98.3%
LADR 1,449m -0.43% 76.0%
DX 1,097m -2.67% 107%

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EFC Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-25 Monthly 0.13 1%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-25 Monthly 0.13 0.97%
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-02-25 Monthly 0.13 1.04%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-27 Monthly 0.13 1.08%
2024-11-29 2024-11-29 2024-12-26 Monthly 0.13 1.05%
2024-10-31 2024-10-31 2024-11-25 Monthly 0.13 1.06%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-25 Monthly 0.13 1.01%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-25 Monthly 0.13 0.99%
2024-07-31 2024-07-31 2024-08-26 Monthly 0.13 1.01%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-25 Monthly 0.13 1.08%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-25 Monthly 0.13 1.08%
2024-04-29 2024-04-30 2024-05-28 Monthly 0.13 1.12%
2024-03-27 2024-03-29 2024-04-25 Monthly 0.13 -13.3% 1.13%
2024-02-28 2024-02-29 2024-03-25 Monthly 0.15 1.35%
2024-01-30 2024-01-31 2024-02-26 Monthly 0.15 66.7% 1.18%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-25 Monthly 0.09 50% 0.7%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2023-12-13 Monthly 0.06 -60% 0.47%
2023-11-29 2023-11-30 2023-12-26 Monthly 0.15 1.15%
2023-10-30 2023-10-31 2023-11-27 Monthly 0.15 1.26%
2023-09-28 2023-09-29 2023-10-25 Monthly 0.15 1.23%
2023-08-30 2023-08-31 2023-09-25 Monthly 0.15 1.13%
2023-07-28 2023-07-31 2023-08-25 Monthly 0.15 1.1%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-25 Monthly 0.15 1.1%
2023-05-30 2023-05-31 2023-06-26 Monthly 0.15 1.2%
2023-04-27 2023-04-28 2023-05-25 Monthly 0.15 1.22%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-25 Monthly 0.15 1.23%
2023-02-27 2023-02-28 2023-03-27 Monthly 0.15 1.15%
2023-01-30 2023-01-31 2023-02-27 Monthly 0.15 1.1%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-25 Monthly 0.15 1.21%
2022-11-29 2022-11-30 2022-12-27 Monthly 0.15 1.09%
2022-10-28 2022-10-31 2022-11-25 Monthly 0.15 1.15%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-25 Monthly 0.15 1.22%
2022-08-30 2022-08-31 2022-09-26 Monthly 0.15 0.99%
2022-07-28 2022-07-29 2022-08-25 Monthly 0.15 0.94%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-25 Monthly 0.15 1.03%
2022-05-27 2022-05-31 2022-06-27 Monthly 0.15 0.98%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-05-25 Monthly 0.15 0.93%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-25 Monthly 0.15 0.84%
2022-02-25 2022-02-28 2022-03-25 Monthly 0.15 0.87%
2022-01-28 2022-01-31 2022-02-25 Monthly 0.15 0.86%

EFC Dividend FAQ

Does EFC pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, EFC paid a dividend of 1.56 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-31.

What is the Dividend Yield of EFC?

As of April 2025, EFC`s dividend yield is 13.05%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.56 USD by the current share price of 12.09.

How often does EFC pay dividends?

EFC pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), EFC has issued 12 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EFC?

The next ex-dividend date for Ellington Financial (EFC) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of EFC?

EFC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.89% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EFC?

EFC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 28.0%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Ellington Financial five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.56) divided by the purchase price five years ago (5.57):

What is the Payout Consistency of EFC?

EFC Payout Consistency is 90.4%.
Highly consistent: Ellington Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does EFC have a good Dividend Yield?

EFC`s 13.05% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for a NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EFC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EFC is 35.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of EFC?

EFC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 77.72%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

EFC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EFC`s Outstanding Shares?

Ellington Financial`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 14.68% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has Ellington Financial ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2008 11,985,700
2009 11,959,000 -0.22%
2010 15,887,500 +32.85%
2011 16,482,200 +3.74%
2012 20,828,600 +26.37%
2013 25,828,000 +24%
2014 33,866,000 +31.12%
2015 33,789,000 -0.23%
2016 32,928,000 -2.55%
2017 32,271,000 -2%
2018 31,671,400 -1.86%
2019 35,866,000 +13.24%
2020 43,782,000 +22.07%
2021 56,569,000 +29.21%
2022 62,295,000 +10.12%
2023 72,136,000 +15.8%
2024 86,854,700 +20.4%