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NYSE:EFC

Ellington Financial - EFC Stock Forecast, Price & News

$11.77
+0.18 (+1.55%)
(As of 03/27/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$11.64
$11.93
50-Day Range
$10.83
$14.14
52-Week Range
$10.81
$18.13
Volume
1.02 million shs
Average Volume
906,893 shs
Market Capitalization
$803.26 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
15.29%
Price Target
$14.85

Ellington Financial MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.60 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
26.2% Upside
$14.85 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.24% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.28mentions of Ellington Financial in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
9.89%
From $1.82 to $2.00 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.39 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

460th out of 884 stocks

Real Estate Industry

8th out of 22 stocks


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About Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) Stock

Ellington Financial, Inc. engages in the provision of investment services. It operates through the Investment Portfolio and Longbridge segments. The Investment Portfolio segment is focused on investing in a diverse array of financial assets, which includes residential and commercial mortgage loans, residential mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, and consumer loans. The Longbridge segment consists of the origination and servicing of reverse mortgage loans. The company was founded on July 9, 2007 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, CT.

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EFC Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/08/2021
Ex-Dividend for 3/27 Dividend
2/27/2023
Today
3/27/2023
Dividend Payable
3/27/2023
Ex-Dividend for 4/25 Dividend
3/30/2023
Dividend Payable
4/25/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/04/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Real estate
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Employees
N/A
Year Founded
2007

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$14.85
High Stock Price Forecast
$15.50
Low Stock Price Forecast
$14.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+26.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.60
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$-71,130,000.00
Pretax Margin
-8.85%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$43.15 million
Cash Flow
$2.42 per share
Book Value
$16.44 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
63,878,000
Market Cap
$803.26 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.87

Key Executives

  • Laurence Eric Penn
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • J. R. Herlihy
    Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
  • Michael William Vranos
    Co-Chief Investment Officer
  • Mark Ira Tecotzky
    Co-Chief Investment Officer
  • Christopher M. Smernoff
    Chief Accounting Officer













EFC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ellington Financial stock right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ellington Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" EFC shares.
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What is Ellington Financial's stock price forecast for 2023?

5 analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Ellington Financial's stock. Their EFC share price forecasts range from $14.00 to $15.50. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $14.85 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 26.2% from the stock's current price.
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How have EFC shares performed in 2023?

Ellington Financial's stock was trading at $12.37 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, EFC stock has decreased by 4.9% and is now trading at $11.77.
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Are investors shorting Ellington Financial?

Ellington Financial saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,210,000 shares, an increase of 10.5% from the February 28th total of 2,000,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 879,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.5 days.
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When is Ellington Financial's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 4th 2023.
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How were Ellington Financial's earnings last quarter?

Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE:EFC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November, 8th. The financial services provider reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.46. The financial services provider earned $29.54 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $32.25 million. Ellington Financial had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.72% and a negative net margin of 49.88%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.41 EPS.

How often does Ellington Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ellington Financial?

Ellington Financial declared a monthly dividend on Tuesday, March 7th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 31st will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share on Tuesday, April 25th. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 15.29%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 30th.
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Is Ellington Financial a good dividend stock?

Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 16.17%. EFC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Ellington Financial own?
What is Ellington Financial's stock symbol?

Ellington Financial trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "EFC."

Who are Ellington Financial's major shareholders?

Ellington Financial's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Ranger Global Real Estate Advisors LLC (3.77%), Deer Park Road Corp (0.00%), Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (2.19%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.76%), Morgan Stanley (1.02%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.72%).
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How do I buy shares of Ellington Financial?

Shares of EFC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Ellington Financial's stock price today?

One share of EFC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $11.77.

How much money does Ellington Financial make?

Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) has a market capitalization of $803.26 million and generates $43.15 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $-71,130,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.43) on an earnings per share basis.

How can I contact Ellington Financial?

Ellington Financial's mailing address is 53 Forest Ave, Greenwich CT, 06870. The official website for the company is www.ellingtonfinancial.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (203) 698-1200, via email at info@ellingtonfinancial.com, or via fax at 203-698-0869.

This page (NYSE:EFC) was last updated on 3/28/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff