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Ellington Financial - EFC Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $14.56
  • Forecasted Upside: 23.72%
  • Number of Analysts: 6
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$11.77 As of 03/19/2026 04:59 PM ET
▲ +0.021 (0.18%)

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Analyst Price Target for EFC

Analyst Price Target is $14.56
▲ +23.72% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 6 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Ellington Financial in the last 3 months. The average price target is $14.56, with a high forecast of $16.00 and a low forecast of $13.50. The average price target represents a 23.72% upside from the last price of $11.77.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 6 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Ellington Financial. This rating has held steady since September 2025, when it changed from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/25/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/24/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/24/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/22/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/20/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/19/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/17/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/19/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
1/21/2026Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
10/10/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
9/3/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$12.50 ➝ $13.50
8/13/2025JonesTradingUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$14.25
8/12/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeStrong-Buy
7/10/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$12.00 ➝ $12.50
7/1/2025Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$15.00 ➝ $14.50
5/15/2025B. Riley FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$15.00 ➝ $16.00
5/14/2025UBS GroupReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
3/3/2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$13.75 ➝ $14.50
1/23/2025Citizens JmpReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$14.00 ➝ $14.00
1/7/2025B. Riley FinancialUpgradeStrong-Buy
7/24/2024Citizens JmpLower TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$14.50 ➝ $14.00
4/19/2024JonesTradingInitiated CoverageHold
4/18/2024Citizens JmpReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$14.50
4/18/2024BTIG ResearchLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$15.50 ➝ $13.50
2/28/2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$14.00 ➝ $13.25
12/6/2023UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$13.50
10/19/2023B. Riley FinancialInitiated CoverageBuy$15.00
7/21/2023Citizens JmpReiterated RatingMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$14.50
7/13/2023Citizens JmpBoost Target$13.50 ➝ $14.50
5/15/2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$13.75
4/21/2023Citizens JmpLower TargetOutperform$15.00 ➝ $13.50
1/9/2023Credit Suisse GroupDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$14.00
10/20/2022Citizens JmpLower TargetMarket Outperform$16.50 ➝ $15.00
10/20/2022Maxim GroupLower TargetBuy$17.50 ➝ $15.50
10/13/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$14.00
10/3/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$17.50 ➝ $15.00
8/25/2022Citizens JmpLower TargetMarket Outperform$17.50 ➝ $16.50
7/22/2022Credit Suisse GroupLower Target$17.00
7/18/2022Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$14.75
6/24/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$19.00 ➝ $17.00
6/16/2022Citizens JmpLower TargetMarket Outperform$20.00 ➝ $17.50
3/9/2022Bank of AmericaLower TargetNeutral$19.00 ➝ $18.00
11/1/2021Piper SandlerReiterated RatingOverweight$19.50
10/18/2021Citizens JmpBoost TargetMarket Outperform$18.50 ➝ $20.00
6/7/2021UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$17.50 ➝ $18.50
4/16/2021Maxim GroupReiterated RatingBuy$20.00
(Data available from 3/20/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.43 (Hold)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 18 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/21/2025
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 9 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/20/2025
  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/20/2025
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 16 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/19/2025
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/19/2025
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/18/2026
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 12 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/17/2026
  • 9 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/19/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 9 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions

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Ellington Financial logo
Ellington Financial Inc., through its subsidiary, Ellington Financial Operating Partnership LLC, acquires and manages mortgage-related, consumer-related, corporate-related, and other financial assets in the United States. The company acquires and manages residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) backed by prime jumbo, Alt-A, manufactured housing, and subprime mortgage; RMBS for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by the U.S. government agency or the U.S. government-sponsored entity; residential mortgage loans; commercial mortgage-backed securities; and commercial mortgage loans and other commercial real estate debt. It also provides collateralized loan obligations; mortgage-related and non-mortgage-related derivatives; corporate debt and equity securities; corporate loans; and other strategic investments; and consumer loans and asset-backed securities backed by consumer and commercial assets. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes. As a REIT, it intends to distribute at least 90% of its taxable income as dividends to shareholders. Ellington Financial LLC was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
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Today's Range

Now: $11.77
Low: $11.71
High: $11.88

50 Day Range

MA: $12.84
Low: $11.75
High: $14.03

52 Week Range

Now: $11.77
Low: $11.12
High: $14.12

Volume

1,266,341 shs

Average Volume

1,835,520 shs

Market Capitalization

$1.47 billion

P/E Ratio

9.57

Dividend Yield

13.01%

Beta

0.95

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Ellington Financial?

The following sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Ellington Financial in the last year: B. Riley Financial, Inc., JonesTrading, Piper Sandler, UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for Ellington Financial?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Ellington Financial in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $14.56, suggesting a possible upside of 23.7%. B. Riley Financial, Inc. has the highest price target set, predicting EFC will reach $16.00 in the next twelve months. UBS Group AG has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $13.50 for Ellington Financial in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Ellington Financial?

Ellington Financial currently has 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
View the latest ratings for EFC.

What other companies compete with Ellington Financial?

Other companies that are similar to Ellington Financial include AGNC Investment, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Chimera Investment, Dynex Capital and Ladder Capital. Learn More about companies similar to Ellington Financial.

How do I contact Ellington Financial's investor relations team?

Ellington Financial's physical mailing address is 53 Forest Ave, Greenwich CT, 06870. The financial services provider's listed phone number is (203) 698-1200 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Ellington Financial is www.ellingtonfinancial.com. Learn More about contacing Ellington Financial investor relations.