Ellington Financial declares dividends for common and preferred stock
Ellington Financial Inc. declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share for common stock, payable on July 31, 2026. The company also announced quarterly dividends for its Series B, Series C, and Series D preferred stock, with payments ranging from June 30 to July 30, 2026.

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Ellington Financial Inc. has declared dividends for its common and preferred stockholders, with payments scheduled for June and July 2026. The company’s Board of Directors approved a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share for common stock, payable on July 31, 2026 to holders of record as of June 30, 2026.
For preferred stockholders, Ellington Financial announced quarterly dividends across three series. The 6.250% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock will pay $0.390625 per share on July 30, 2026 to holders of record as of June 30, 2026. The 8.625% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock will distribute $0.5390625 per share on the same date, also to holders of record as of June 30, 2026.
The 7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.4375 per share on June 30, 2026 to holders of record as of June 20, 2026.
Dividend Details
| Stock Type | Dividend Per Share | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $0.13 | June 30, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| Series B Preferred Stock | $0.390625 | June 30, 2026 | July 30, 2026 |
| Series C Preferred Stock | $0.5390625 | June 30, 2026 | July 30, 2026 |
| Series D Preferred Stock | $0.4375 | June 20, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
Ellington Financial invests in a diverse range of financial assets, including residential and commercial mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities, and consumer loans. The company is externally managed and advised by Ellington Financial Management LLC, an affiliate of Ellington Management Group, L.L.C.
How will the current interest rate environment impact Ellington Financial's ability to sustain these dividend levels through 2026?
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