$EFC

Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Closes Additional 7.375% Senior Unsecured Notes Offering OLD GREENWICH, Conn., September 17, 2026—Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the “Company”) today announced that it has closed its previously announced offering of $150 million in aggregat

Ellington Financial (EFC) director Ronald I. Simon received 10,181 shares contingent on his board service through 2027, per the company's 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. The shares are forfeitable and held indirectly by a trust. Simon now holds 90,181 shares in total, including those in a retirement account.

Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) granted director Stephen J. Dannhauser 10,181 OP LTIP Units on September 9, 2026, vesting in 2027. These units can be converted into common shares or cash. Dannhauser now holds 45,679 OP LTIP Units directly. The award was issued under the company's 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.

Ellington Financial (EFC) director Lisa Mumford received 10,181 shares as part of a forfeitable equity award. The shares vest based on continued board service until September 8, 2027, and were granted under the company's 2026 Equity Incentive Plan. This increases her directly held shares to 98,954.

Ellington Financial Inc (EFC) will maintain its monthly dividend at $0.13 per share, reflecting a forward yield of 11.66%. The company's P/S ratio is 3.97, below its historical median of 6.5x, indicating cautious growth prospects. EFC's GF Score™ is 71/100, with strengths in growth and momentum but weaknesses in financial strength. Insiders have net bought $75,176 worth of shares in the past year. The GF Value™ suggests EFC is 16.3% overvalued at $13.38 per share.

Ellington Financial announced a monthly dividend of $0.13 per share, payable on October 30 to shareholders of record on September 30. The company's stock closed at $13.38, down 0.67% on the day.

Moody's affirmed Ellington Financial's Ba3 corporate rating and B1 debt rating, shifting the outlook to positive. The agency cited the company's effective risk management, strong capitalization, and improved funding profile. Ellington reported a 3.5% net income to average managed assets for H1 2026, with problem loans declining to 4.0%. The rating remains constrained by real estate market exposure and hedging risks.

Flagstar Financial (NYSE:FLG) reported Q2 revenues of $512M, up 3.2% YoY but missing estimates by 5.8%. The stock fell 6.3% post-earnings. Ellington Financial (NYSE:EFC) beat expectations with $123.1M in revenue, up 33.1% YoY, and its stock rose 3.6%. Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) reported $2.76B in revenue, up 92.9% YoY but missing estimates by 2.7%, with its stock up 5.9%. The thrifts & mortgage finance sector saw a 3.4% revenue miss and a 2.3% average stock decline.

EFC (I) Ltd said it leased an entire 95,897 sq ft managed office building in Pune for 5 years, expecting revenue potential above INR 70 crore and adding 2,000+ seats. The company cited operational control and margin optimization. It also referenced a recent Ultrafresh acquisition. EFC shares last traded on BSE at Rs. 174.80.

EFC (I) Ltd will acquire modular furniture maker Ultrafresh via a Rs 54 crore share swap, targeting completion by Oct 31, 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Ultrafresh, which makes modular kitchens and furniture in Nalagarh, reported turnover of Rs 36.32 crore in FY25-26. TTK Prestige held 51% previously.