EFC
Ellington Financial Inc.
$13.59
+1.57%
$1.7B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$1.7B
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Inst. Holders7 funds
Inst. Value$129.1M
Inst. Activity3 buys / 0 sells
SEC Reports3
Recent Activity
May 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 71.4% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 367,303 | Exempt: 7 | TRF Vol: 514,605 | Short Ratio: 71.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool
May 11, 2026
Insider
Vranos Michael W sold 161,934 shares
Co-Chief Investment Officer @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Mar 25, 2026
SEC
Ellington Financial Inc. announced an estimated book value per common share of $13.47 as of February 28, 2026. This prel
8-K — Impact 4/10
Mar 5, 2026
SEC
Ellington Financial Inc. announced an estimated book value per common share of $13.31 as of January 31, 2026. This preli
8-K — Impact 4/10
Feb 26, 2026
SEC
Ellington Financial Inc. reported Q4 2025 results with net income attributable to common stockholders of $14.7 million (
8-K — Impact 6/10
Inst.
MORGAN STANLEY — ADD
981,437 shares ($13.3M)
Inst.
TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP — DOUBLED
156,205 shares ($2.1M)
Price Targets
Historical data — last covering-analyst action Sep 2025. No current recommendation available.
$14.75 (Sep 2025)
Current $13.59
Low $14.00
Median $14.75
High $16.00
8 analysts
$14.00
$16.00
Analyst Ratings
2Strong Buy
8Buy
2Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Historical Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Aug 14, 2025 | BTIG | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Jones Trading | UPGRADE | Hold → Buy |
| Jul 10, 2025 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.46 ▲ +1.9% | $0.45 — $0.49 | -2% YoY | 7 |
| Next Q | $0.47 ▲ +1.2% | $0.45 — $0.49 | -12% YoY | 7 |
| Current FY | $1.94 ▲ +4.3% | $1.90 — $2.00 | 4% YoY | 6 |
| Next FY | $1.95 ▲ +2.3% | $1.80 — $2.15 | 1% YoY | 6 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
Ellington Financial Inc. announced an estimated book value per common share of $13.47 as of February 28, 2026. This prel
Mar 25, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
Ellington Financial Inc. announced an estimated book value per common share of $13.31 as of January 31, 2026. This preli
Mar 5, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $95.1M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $13.4M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $13.3M | ADD |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $2.2M | — |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | $2.1M | DOUBLED |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Vranos Michael | J | $0.00 |
7 institutional holders with $129.1M total value (9,510,237 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, CHARLES, MORGAN. Net buying activity: 3 institutions added/increased vs 0 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 7,003,038 | $95.1M | 73.6% | — |
| 2 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 984,713 | $13.4M | 10.4% | NEW |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 981,437 | $13.3M | 10.3% | ADD +30.2% |
| 4 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 160,671 | $2.2M | 1.7% | — |
| 5 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 156,205 | $2.1M | 1.6% | DOUBLED +191.2% |
| 6 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 147,080 | $2.0M | 1.5% | ADD +34.2% |
| 7 | FMR LLC | 77,093 | $1.0M | 0.8% | DOUBLED +614.9% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 753,966 | 981,437 | +30.2% | $13.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 53,643 | 156,205 | +191.2% | $2.1M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 109,594 | 147,080 | +34.2% | $2.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 466,810 | 641,450 | +37.4% | $8.3M | 2025-Q3 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 8,644 | 61,800 | +614.9% | $802.2K | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 101,213 | 53,643 | -47.0% | $696.3K | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 326,422 | 466,810 | +43.0% | $6.1M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 288,061 | 101,213 | -64.9% | $1.3M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 14,051 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEW | — | 288,061 | — | $3.8M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 20,700 | 45,964 | +122.0% | $609.5K | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 14,051 | — | $186.3K | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 6,620 | 10,836 | +63.7% | $143.7K | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 242,071 | 394,218 | +62.9% | $4.8M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 36,800 | 20,700 | -43.7% | $250.9K | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 778,931 | — | $10.0M | 2024-Q3 |
1 unique insiders with 0 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Vranos Michael W | Co-Chief Investment Officer | J | 161,934 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
3 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 mixed, 2 neutral. Avg impact: 4.7/10.
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
Ellington Financial Inc. announced an estimated book value per common share of $13.47 as of February
Mar 25, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
Ellington Financial Inc. announced an estimated book value per common share of $13.31 as of January
Mar 5, 2026
MIXED
8-K
6/10
Ellington Financial Inc. reported Q4 2025 results with net income attributable to common stockholder
Feb 26, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Historical analyst distribution (last covering-analyst action Sep 2025): 83% buy across 12 analysts — 2 strong buy, 8 buy, 2 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell. No current recommendation available.
Analyst Price Targets
Historical data — last covering-analyst action Sep 2025. No current recommendation available.
$14.75 mean target (Sep 2025)
$14.00 Low
$16.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $13.59 |
| Target Low | $14.00 |
| Target Mean | $14.75 |
| Target Median | $14.75 |
| Target High | $16.00 |
| # Analysts | 8 |
| Recommendation | — (no recent coverage) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.46 | $0.45 | $0.49 | -2.2% | +1.9% | 3↑ 1↓ | $0.2B | 40.1% | 7 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.47 | $0.45 | $0.49 | -11.5% | +1.2% | 2↑ 2↓ | $0.2B | 33.6% | 7 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$1.94 | $1.90 | $2.00 | 4.2% | +4.3% | 6↑ 0↓ | $0.6B | 31.4% | 6 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$1.95 | $1.80 | $2.15 | 0.5% | +2.3% | 5↑ 0↓ | $0.7B | 7.7% | 6 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.459 | |
| 7d ago | $0.455 | +0.004 |
| 30d ago | $0.451 | +0.009 |
| 60d ago | $0.453 | +0.007 |
| 90d ago | $0.454 | +0.005 |
12 analyst firms have rated this stock: 5 upgrades, 3 downgrades, 7 initiations.
Historical Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Aug 14, 2025 | BTIG | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Jones Trading | UPGRADE | Hold | Buy |
| Jul 10, 2025 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| May 15, 2025 | B. Riley Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Jan 23, 2025 | JMP Securities | REITERATE | Market Outperform | Market Outperform |
| Jul 24, 2024 | JMP Securities | MAINTAIN | Market Outperform | Market Outperform |
| Apr 19, 2024 | JMP Securities | REITERATE | Market Outperform | Market Outperform |
| Apr 19, 2024 | JonesTrading | INITIATE | — | Hold |
| Apr 18, 2024 | JMP Securities | REITERATE | Market Outperform | Market Outperform |
| Apr 18, 2024 | BTIG | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Dec 6, 2023 | UBS | INITIATE | — | Neutral |
| Oct 19, 2023 | B. Riley Securities | INITIATE | — | Buy |
| Jul 21, 2023 | JMP Securities | REITERATE | Market Outperform | Market Outperform |
| Jul 13, 2023 | JMP Securities | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| May 26, 2023 | JMP Securities | REITERATE | Market Outperform | Market Outperform |
| May 16, 2023 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | UPGRADE | Market Perform | Outperform |
| May 15, 2023 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | UPGRADE | Market Perform | Outperform |
| Apr 21, 2023 | JMP Securities | MAINTAIN | — | Outperform |
| Oct 20, 2022 | JMP Securities | MAINTAIN | — | Market Outperform |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | — | Overweight |
| Aug 25, 2022 | JMP Securities | MAINTAIN | — | Market Outperform |
| Jul 18, 2022 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | DOWNGRADE | Outperform | Market Perform |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | — | Overweight |
| Jun 16, 2022 | JMP Securities | MAINTAIN | — | Market Outperform |
| Mar 9, 2022 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | — | Neutral |
| Oct 18, 2021 | JMP Securities | MAINTAIN | — | Market Outperform |
| Jun 8, 2021 | UBS | DOWNGRADE | Buy | Neutral |
| Jan 22, 2021 | JMP Securities | MAINTAIN | — | Market Outperform |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | UPGRADE | Market Perform | Outperform |
| Nov 25, 2020 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | — | Neutral |
| Nov 24, 2020 | BTIG | INITIATE | — | Buy |
| Oct 9, 2020 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | — | Overweight |
| Jul 13, 2020 | B of A Securities | INITIATE | — | Neutral |
| Apr 8, 2020 | B. Riley Securities | MAINTAIN | — | Buy |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | — | Overweight |
| Jan 13, 2020 | B. Riley Securities | MAINTAIN | — | Buy |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Nomura | INITIATE | — | Buy |
| Feb 15, 2019 | B. Riley Securities | UPGRADE | Neutral | Buy |
| Nov 8, 2017 | B. Riley Securities | DOWNGRADE | Buy | Neutral |
| Nov 8, 2017 | Deutsche Bank | MAINTAIN | — | Buy |
| Apr 21, 2016 | FBR Capital | INITIATE | — | Outperform |
| Nov 9, 2015 | Deutsche Bank | MAINTAIN | — | Buy |
| Aug 11, 2015 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | — | Market Perform |
| Aug 10, 2015 | Deutsche Bank | MAINTAIN | — | Buy |
| May 14, 2015 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | — | Market Perform |
| Feb 17, 2015 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | — | Market Perform |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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May 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 71.4% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 367,303 | Exempt: 7 | TRF Vol: 514,605 | Short Ratio: 71.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 68.6% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 352,794 | Exempt: 565 | TRF Vol: 514,560 | Short Ratio: 68.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 57.7% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 332,095 | Exempt: 440 | TRF Vol: 575,548 | Short Ratio: 57.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 60.5% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 333,698 | Exempt: 4,021 | TRF Vol: 551,880 | Short Ratio: 60.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 5, 2026
earnings_calendar
EFC Q1 2026 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-05-05
May 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 62.8% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 367,846 | Exempt: 982 | TRF Vol: 585,748 | Short Ratio: 62.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 74.2% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 389,675 | Exempt: 2,451 | TRF Vol: 525,516 | Short Ratio: 74.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 66.5% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 412,847 | Exempt: 956 | TRF Vol: 620,821 | Short Ratio: 66.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 63.0% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 436,121 | Exempt: 3,506 | TRF Vol: 692,490 | Short Ratio: 63.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 20, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 73.7% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 489,126 | Exempt: 2,640 | TRF Vol: 663,454 | Short Ratio: 73.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 17, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 58.2% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 455,462 | Exempt: 325 | TRF Vol: 782,953 | Short Ratio: 58.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 64.0% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 334,801 | Exempt: 3,121 | TRF Vol: 523,109 | Short Ratio: 64.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 63.4% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 472,955 | Exempt: 20 | TRF Vol: 746,384 | Short Ratio: 63.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Mar 31, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 59.8% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 351,402 | Exempt: 8,775 | TRF Vol: 587,902 | Short Ratio: 59.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Mar 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: EFC — 61.4% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 320,793 | Exempt: 12,877 | TRF Vol: 522,455 | Short Ratio: 61.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)