- 15.81% TTM dividend yield
- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- Strong operating margin of 37.7%
Mfa Financial, Inc. stock upgraded to Hold/Accumulate
(Updated on Jul 31, 2026)
The Mfa Financial, Inc. stock price gained 2.26% on the last trading day (Friday, 31st Jul 2026), rising from $20.35 to $20.81. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.72% from a day low at $20.37 to a day high of $20.93. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 2.36% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 3 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 8 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $173.37 thousand.
Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -2.56% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $18.94 and $20.28 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.
MFA-PB Signals & Forecast
The Mfa Financial, Inc. stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $20.34 and $20.22. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, June 12, 2026, and so far it has risen 5.47%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Mfa Financial, Inc. has increased volume and follows the last lift in the price. This is considered to be a technical positive sign as volume should follow the price-formation. Higher liquidity also reduces the general risk. The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, July 27, 2026 in the long-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Monday, July 27, 2026 in the long-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Mfa Financial, Inc. stock
Mfa Financial, Inc. finds support from accumulated volume at $20.28 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $0.555 between high and low, or 2.72%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.39%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $19.93 (-4.22%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 33 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (MFA-PB) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 3rd
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 3rd we expect Mfa Financial, Inc. to open at $20.70, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $20.71 and $20.91, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.197 (+/-0.95%) up or down from last closing price. If Mfa Financial, Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 0.95% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $20.87 (0.29%) than the support at $20.28 (2.55%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Earnings coming up
Mfa Financial, Inc. will release earnings BMO on Wednesday, August 05, 2026.The consensus among the analysts for the expected earnings (EPS) is $0.263. We will update the financials statements for Mfa Financial, Inc., that can be found here as soon as the records are public. Our systems has calculated a possible swing of +/- 1.57% in the first trading day after earnings release.
Is Mfa Financial, Inc. stock A Buy?
Mfa Financial, Inc. holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
0.666
Hold/Accumulate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 3, 2026 - $20.70 ( 0.505%).
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MFA-PB Performance
Trading levels for MFA-PB
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 21.26 | 2.16% |
| R2 | 21.05 | 1.14% |
| R1 | 20.92 | 0.514% |
| Price | 20.81 | |
| S1 | 20.49 | -1.52% |
| S2 | 20.36 | -2.15% |
| S3 | 20.15 | -3.17% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 21.00 | 0.91% |
| R2 | 21.00 | 0.89% |
| R1 | 20.87 | 0.288% |
| Price | 20.81 | |
| S1 | 20.28 | -2.55% |
| S2 | 20.16 | -3.12% |
| S3 | 20.11 | -3.36% |
MFA-PB Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 04, 2026 | Jun 04, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.469 | 2.28% |
| 2 | Mar 04, 2026 | Mar 04, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.469 | 2.20% |
| 3 | Dec 04, 2025 | Dec 04, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.469 | 2.26% |
| 4 | Sep 04, 2025 | Sep 04, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.469 | 2.14% |
| 5 | Jun 04, 2025 | Jun 04, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.469 | 2.19% |
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