Ellington Credit Co 8-K

What Happened Ellington Credit Company announced on June 8, 2026 that its Board of Trustees declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable on July 31, 2026 to common shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026. The announcement was made via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.08 per common share (monthly).
• Declaration date: June 8, 2026.
• Record date: June 30, 2026.
• Payment date: July 31, 2026.
• Form 8-K signed by Christopher Smernoff, Chief Financial Officer, dated June 8, 2026.

Why It Matters A declared monthly dividend provides income to common shareholders and signals the company’s current cash distribution policy. For income-focused retail investors, the $0.08 monthly payout and its announced dates are the primary actionable facts—investors must hold shares by the June 30 record date to receive the July 31 payment. This 8-K does not include changes to earnings, management or capital structure; it serves to inform shareholders of the dividend declaration and timing.