Ellington Financial Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) filed a Form 8‑K on July 8, 2026, announcing that its Board of Directors declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on August 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of July 31, 2026. The announcement was included as a press release (Exhibit 99.1) to the 8‑K. The report was signed by JR Herlihy, Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.13 per share of common stock.
• Record date: July 31, 2026.
• Payment date: August 31, 2026.
• Filing date of Form 8‑K / press release: July 8, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1); signed by CFO JR Herlihy.

Why It Matters
This 8‑K confirms a declared cash distribution for common shareholders and sets the dates investors should use to determine eligibility (record date) and expected payment timing. For income-focused investors, the announcement provides a known near-term cash return; for other holders it is a signal of the company’s current dividend activity. Investors should review Ellington’s full SEC filings and the press release for additional context (e.g., dividend consistency, funding source) and consider how this dividend fits with their income or total-return strategy.