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Ellington Financial Inc., a REIT based in Connecticut, acquires and manages a diverse range of mortgage, consumer, and corporate assets, including securities, loans, and derivatives across the U.S. financial markets.

Ellington Financial acquires and manages a diverse portfolio of mortgage loans, securities, consumer loans, and CLOs to generate attractive, risk-adjusted returns for shareholders.
Ellington Financial reported a strong second quarter in 2025, with an earnings per share of $0.47, significantly beating the anticipated $0.40. Revenue also exceeded expectations, coming in at $92.54 million against a forecast of $83.21 million, leading to a notable increase in the company's stock price in after-hours trading and a positive outlook for dividend coverage for the remainder of the year.
In a significant capital allocation move, Ellington Financial amended its equity distribution agreements to increase the maximum aggregate offering price of its common stock under its at-the-market (ATM) program to $500 million. This decision provides the company with greater flexibility to raise capital over time to fund its investment strategies and grow its portfolio.
Overall rating: B
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LXP | $60.97 | COMPARE |
CURB | $27.53 | COMPARE |
DX | $10.49 | COMPARE |
AKR | $18.18 | COMPARE |
UE | $19.36 | COMPARE |
ARR | $13.24 | COMPARE |
MFA | $7.17 | COMPARE |
ABR | $3.29 | COMPARE |