Dividend payment history · 2026
EFC ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC 1EL REIT
100 dividend payments since 2016 — 11 consecutive years paying. 5-year CAGR: 7.3%.
EFC dividend history by year
| Year | Annual total | YoY change | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.9100 | -41.7% | 7 |
| 2025 | $1.5600 | -2.5% | 12 |
| 2024 | $1.6000 | -11.1% | 12 |
| 2023 | $1.8000 | +0.0% | 13 |
| 2022 | $1.8000 | +9.8% | 12 |
| 2021 | $1.6400 | +30.2% | 12 |
| 2020 | $1.2600 | -30.4% | 12 |
| 2019 | $1.8100 | +10.4% | 11 |
| 2018 | $1.6400 | -6.8% | 4 |
| 2017 | $1.7600 | +291.1% | 4 |
| 2016 | $0.4500 | — | 1 |
Complete EFC dividend payment history
| Ex-date | Amount / share | Pay date | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | -13.3% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | +44.4% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | +44.4% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | -13.3% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | -13.3% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | -13.3% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | -13.3% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | -13.3% |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | -13.3% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | -13.3% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | -13.3% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.0900 | — | -40.0% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.0600 | — | -60.0% |
| Nov 29, 2023 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Oct 30, 2023 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2023 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2023 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Apr 27, 2023 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2023 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2022 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2022 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2022 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | $0.1500 | — | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.1500 | — | +7.1% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | $0.1500 | — | +50.0% |
| Jan 28, 2022 | $0.1500 | — | +50.0% |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.1500 | — | +50.0% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | $0.1500 | — | +50.0% |
| Oct 28, 2021 | $0.1500 | — | +50.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.1500 | — | +66.7% |
| Aug 30, 2021 | $0.1500 | — | +66.7% |
| Jul 29, 2021 | $0.1500 | — | +66.7% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.1500 | — | +66.7% |
| May 27, 2021 | $0.1500 | — | +87.5% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | $0.1400 | — | +75.0% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.1000 | — | +25.0% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | $0.1000 | — | -33.3% |
| Jan 28, 2021 | $0.1000 | — | -33.3% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.1000 | — | -28.6% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | $0.1000 | — | -28.6% |
| Oct 29, 2020 | $0.0900 | — | -35.7% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.0900 | — | -35.7% |
| Aug 28, 2020 | $0.0900 | — | -35.7% |
| Jul 30, 2020 | $0.0900 | — | -35.7% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.0900 | — | -35.7% |
| May 28, 2020 | $0.0800 | — | -42.9% |
| Apr 29, 2020 | $0.0800 | — | -42.9% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.1500 | — | +7.1% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | $0.1500 | — | -63.4% |
| Jan 30, 2020 | $0.1500 | — | -63.4% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.1400 | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2019 | $0.1400 | — | -65.9% |
| Oct 30, 2019 | $0.1400 | — | -65.9% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.1400 | — | -65.9% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.1400 | — | -65.9% |
| Jul 30, 2019 | $0.1400 | — | -65.9% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $0.1400 | — | -65.9% |
| May 30, 2019 | $0.1400 | — | -65.9% |
| Apr 29, 2019 | $0.1400 | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.1400 | — | -65.9% |
| Feb 28, 2019 | $0.4100 | — | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.4100 | — | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.4100 | — | -8.9% |
| May 31, 2018 | $0.4100 | — | -8.9% |
| Feb 28, 2018 | $0.4100 | — | -8.9% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $0.4100 | — | -8.9% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.4500 | — | — |
| May 30, 2017 | $0.4500 | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2017 | $0.4500 | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $0.4500 | — | — |
Showing up to 100 most recent payments. Ex-dividend date determines record for dividend eligibility. YoY change compares to same-period prior year (±45 day window).
Frequently asked questions
Has EFC ever cut its dividend?
Yes — based on our records, EFC has had at least one year where total dividend payments declined by more than 5% versus the prior year. Check the year-by-year table above for the specific year.
What is EFC's 5-year dividend CAGR?
EFC's 5-year dividend CAGR (compound annual growth rate of annual dividend totals) is approximately 7.3%. This compares the most recent full year's dividend total to the annual total 5 years prior.
How often does EFC pay dividends?
Based on recent payment patterns, EFC pays dividends approximately monthly. The payment schedule can change at the fund or board's discretion.
What is EFC's latest dividend per share?
EFC's most recent dividend was $0.1300 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Jul 31, 2026.
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