Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE:EFC) is included among the 10 Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever.
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On April 7, Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE:EFC) announced that its Board of Directors had declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share. The payment is scheduled for May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 30.
During the Q4 2025 earnings call, management said its focus for 2026 is clear. It plans to grow its loan origination market share while keeping credit performance strong. It also noted that these efforts, together with the company’s securitization platform, should support steady and disciplined portfolio growth. Laurence Penn, CEO, said the company was expecting an economic return of around 2% for January. He added that loan production and overall portfolio growth remained solid, particularly in non-QM, commercial mortgage bridge, and reverse mortgage loan segments.
He also discussed a planned acquisition of a small residential mortgage servicer. The goal is to bring more servicing work in-house, especially when it comes to handling delinquent assets.
Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE:EFC) operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT). The company invests in and manages mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other financial assets. Its business is split between the Investment Portfolio Segment and the Longbridge Segment.
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