Ellington Financial Inc. Declares Monthly $0.13 Dividend

What Happened
Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) announced in a Form 8‑K filed August 10, 2026 that its Board of Directors declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2026 to common stockholders of record as of August 31, 2026. The company filed a related press release as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.13 per share (monthly).
• Record date: August 31, 2026.
• Payment date: September 30, 2026.
• Filing date / disclosure: Form 8‑K filed August 10, 2026; press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
• Report signed by JR Herlihy, Chief Financial Officer.

Why It Matters
A declared monthly cash dividend provides direct income to common shareholders and signals the Board’s current distribution policy for near-term payouts. Investors tracking Ellington’s yield, cash flow, or income stream should note the specific amount and dates to assess expected cash receipts and update dividend yield calculations. The filing does not disclose changes to earnings, capital structure, or other corporate actions beyond the dividend declaration.