Ellington Financial Stock Forecast, Price & News

Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington Financial a buy right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ellington Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Ellington Financial stock.
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How has Ellington Financial's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Ellington Financial's stock was trading at $14.80 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, EFC shares have increased by 15.9% and is now trading at $17.16.
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When is Ellington Financial's next earnings date?

Ellington Financial is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 17th 2022.
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How were Ellington Financial's earnings last quarter?

Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE:EFC) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November, 8th. The financial services provider reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.46. The financial services provider earned $29.54 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $32.25 million. Ellington Financial had a net margin of 136.10% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.29%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.41 EPS.
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How often does Ellington Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ellington Financial?

Ellington Financial announced a monthly dividend on Friday, November 5th. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share on Monday, December 27th. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 10.49%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 29th.
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Is Ellington Financial a good dividend stock?

Ellington Financial pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 10.39%. EFC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Ellington Financial has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Ellington Financial is 52.02%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on EPS estimates, Ellington Financial will have a dividend payout ratio of 95.74% in the coming year. This indicates that Ellington Financial may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for EFC?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Ellington Financial's shares. Their forecasts range from $16.50 to $20.00. On average, they anticipate Ellington Financial's share price to reach $18.90 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.1% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Ellington Financial's key executives?

Ellington Financial's management team includes the following people:

• 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

Who are some of Ellington Financial's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Ellington Financial include Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP), Kennedy-Wilson (KW), New World Development (NDVLY), Urban Edge Properties (UE), Shanghai Industrial (SGHIY), Gazit Globe (GZTGF), Getty Realty (GTY), SOHO China (SOHOF), Armada Hoffler Properties (AHH), Office Properties Income Trust (OPI), Forestar Group (FOR), Five Point (FPH), INDUS Realty Trust (INDT), Nam Tai Property (NTP) and Seritage Growth Properties (SRG).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Ellington Financial own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ellington Financial investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), AGNC Investment (AGNC), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), NGL Energy Partners (NGL), AT&T (T), C3.ai (AI), New Residential Investment (NRZ), New York Mortgage Trust (NYMT), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) and Chimera Investment (CIM).

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 variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (16.61%), Ranger Global Real Estate Advisors LLC (3.44%), Millennium Management LLC (2.01%), Invesco Ltd. (2.00%), EMG Holdings L.P. (1.55%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.36%).
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Which institutional investors are selling Ellington Financial stock?

EFC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Marshall Wace LLP, Morgan Stanley, CSS LLC IL, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., PEAK6 Investments LLC, and Citadel Advisors LLC.
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Which institutional investors are buying Ellington Financial stock?

EFC stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Ranger Global Real Estate Advisors LLC, BlackRock Inc., Millennium Management LLC, EMG Holdings L.P., Invesco Ltd., Mackenzie Financial Corp, SG Americas Securities LLC, and U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Ellington Financial?

Shares of EFC 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 $17.16.

How much money does Ellington Financial make?

Ellington Financial has a market capitalization of $985.46 million and generates $111.87 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $25 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.46 on an earnings per share basis.

What is Ellington Financial's official website?

The official website for Ellington Financial is www.ellingtonfinancial.com.

Where are Ellington Financial's headquarters?

Ellington Financial is headquartered at 53 Forest Ave, Greenwich CT, 06870.

How can I contact Ellington Financial?

Ellington Financial's mailing address is 53 Forest Ave, Greenwich CT, 06870. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (203) 698-1200, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 203-698-0869.