Ellington Financial Inc. 8-K

What Happened Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) filed a Form 8-K on February 9, 2026, announcing that its Board of Directors declared a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026. The company attached a press release as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.13 per share (monthly).
• Payment date: March 31, 2026.
• Record date: February 27, 2026.
• Filing date and signature: Form 8-K filed February 9, 2026; signed by CFO J.R. Herlihy.

Why It Matters A declared monthly dividend provides regular cash returns to common shareholders and is a direct indicator of the company’s payout policy for income-focused investors. The filing confirms the official payment and record dates investors need to hold shares by February 27, 2026 to receive the March 31 payment. The press release is included in the 8-K for investors seeking the company’s official disclosure.