Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of August 31, 2026
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Regulation FD Disclosure. Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of August 31, 2026 OLD GREENWICH, Conn., September 24, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.62 as of August 31,
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The disclosed $13.62 per share estimate updates the company's NAV, which may affect share pricing and dividend expectations.
Market read
The filing provides fresh valuation data for EFC, but the overall market impact is limited.
What to watch
Potential changes in mortgage default rates could quickly alter the NAV.
Background
Ellington Financial is a REIT focused on mortgage‑related assets and regularly files NAV estimates.
Ticker impact
Ellington Financial disclosed an estimated book value per share of $13.62 in its 8‑K filing.
Potential modest price adjustment as investors reassess NAV.
Book‑value updates are routine but provide fresh data for REIT valuation.
Market effects
Provides a data point for the REIT and mortgage‑backed securities sector.
Limited to U.S. REIT investors.
Minimal global impact.
Counterpoint
Investors may view the estimate as overly optimistic given market volatility.
Key entities
- companyEllington Financial Inc.
REIT that invests in mortgage‑related assets.


