Ellington Financial Inc. Declares October 2026 Dividends

What Happened
Ellington Financial Inc. announced by press release (filed on Form 8-K) that its Board declared dividends for common and several preferred share classes. The Board approved a monthly common dividend and quarterly dividends for Series B, Series C and Series D preferred stocks, with specified record and payment dates in September and October 2026.

Key Details

• Common stock: $0.13 per share (monthly), payable October 30, 2026; record date September 30, 2026.
• Series B Preferred (6.250% Fixed-Rate Reset): $0.390625 per share (quarterly), payable October 30, 2026; record date September 30, 2026.
• Series C Preferred (8.625% Fixed-Rate Reset): $0.5390625 per share (quarterly), payable October 30, 2026; record date September 30, 2026.
• Series D Preferred (7.00% Cumulative Perpetual): $0.4375 per share (quarterly), payable September 30, 2026; record date September 18, 2026.
• The announcement was included as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K filed September 8, 2026; the filing is signed by CFO J.R. Herlihy.

Why It Matters
These dividend declarations provide concrete income expectations for holders of Ellington Financial common and preferred shares for the specified periods. Investors tracking dividend income, yield, or upcoming cash flows should note the exact per-share amounts and the differing record/payment dates across share classes to ensure eligibility and to plan portfolio cash management.