- 11.61% TTM dividend yield
- High gross margin of 87.0%
- Strong operating margin of 68.9%
Ellington Financial Inc. stock downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Updated on Jun 18, 2026)
The Ellington Financial Inc. stock price fell by -2.06% on the last day (Thursday, 18th Jun 2026) from $23.29 to $22.81. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0.88% from a day low at $22.61 to a day high of $22.81. The price has risen in 5 of the last 10 days but is still down by -1.26% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -776 shares and in total, 1 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $33.19 thousand.
The stock lies in the middle of a falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -2.42% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $21.79 and $23.16 at the end of this 3-month period.
EFC-PD Signals & Forecast
Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The Ellington Financial Inc. stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $23.13 and $23.08. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, April 08, 2026, and so far it has fallen -5.74%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Volume fell along with the price during the last trading day which is technical positive. One should, however, note that this stock may have low liquidity in periods, which increases the general risk. The very low volume increases the risk and reduces the other technical signals issued.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Ellington Financial Inc. stock
There is no support from accumulated volume below today's level and given the right condition the stock may perform very badly in the next couple of days.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and therefore the general risk is considered very low. However, be aware of low or falling volume and make sure to keep an eye on the stock During the last day, the stock moved $0.200 between high and low, or 0.88%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 0.80%
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (EFC-PD) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 22nd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 22nd we expect Ellington Financial Inc. to open at $22.74, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $22.72 and $22.90, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.180 (+/-0.79%) up or down from last closing price. If Ellington Financial Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 0.79% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no support below and resistance from accumulated volume @ $22.87, some $0.0550 (0.24%) from the current price of $22.81, our system finds the risk reward not very attractive.
Is Ellington Financial Inc. stock A Buy?
Ellington Financial Inc. holds several negative signals and is within a falling trend, so we believe it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We therefore hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-4.556
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 22, 2026 - $22.74 ( 0.292%).
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EFC-PD Performance
Trading levels for EFC-PD
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 22.94 | 0.585% |
| R2 | 22.87 | 0.250% |
| R1 | 22.82 | 0.0427% |
| Price | 22.81 | |
| S1 | 22.67 | -0.627% |
| S2 | 22.62 | -0.83% |
| S3 | 22.54 | -1.17% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 23.10 | 1.27% |
| R2 | 22.99 | 0.789% |
| R1 | 22.87 | 0.241% |
| Price | 22.81 | |
| S1 | 0 | - |
| S2 | 0 | - |
| S3 | 0 | - |
EFC-PD Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.438 | 1.89% |
| 2 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.438 | 1.86% |
| 3 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.438 | 1.87% |
| 4 | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | $0.438 | 1.79% |
| 5 | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.438 | 1.90% |
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