MFA Financial Inc (MFA)

Currency in USD
9.200
+0.080(+0.88%)
Closed·
9.260+0.060(+0.65%)
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Earnings results expected in 8 days
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
9.1259.235
52 wk Range
8.78010.565
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
9.12
Open
9.15
Day's Range
9.125-9.235
52 wk Range
8.78-10.565
Volume
1.17M
Average Volume (3m)
1.55M
1-Year Change
-2.1277%
Book Value / Share
17.43
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
14.083
Upside
+53.08%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Analysts anticipate sales decline in the current year

MFA Financial Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 14.083
(+53.08% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BTIG
Buy10.50+14.13%-UpgradeJun 17, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold10.00+8.70%11.00MaintainJun 03, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold10.00+8.70%11.00MaintainMay 06, 2026
Citizens
Buy11.50+25.00%11.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold11.00+19.57%10.00MaintainFeb 20, 2026

MFA Financial Inc SWOT Analysis


Specialized Portfolio
Explore MFA Financial's diverse mortgage assets, including non-qualified mortgages and single-family rentals, driving its unique market position
Financial Performance
Delve into MFA's recent earnings, dividend yield, and book value trends, reflecting its adaptability in a challenging market environment
Strategic Initiatives
Discover how MFA's subsidiary Lima One and proactive securitization management contribute to its competitive edge in niche mortgage segments
Market Outlook
Analyst price targets range from $10 to $12.50, with potential benefits from interest rate changes balancing against ongoing market volatility
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MFA Financial Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 EPS of $0.34 beat forecast by 9.68%, but revenue of $59.19M missed expectations by 13.63%, reflecting market headwinds.
  • Net interest income rose 6.7% to $59.2M; distributable earnings increased 11.1% to $0.30/share from Q4 2025's $0.27/share.
  • Company expects distributable earnings to align with $0.36/share dividend later in 2026, maintaining 29-year dividend payment streak.
  • Strategic focus on non-QM and business purpose loan growth, with AI-driven cost reduction initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
  • Stock trades at 7.58 P/E ratio with 14.17% dividend yield; analysts forecast revenue contraction of 0.21% in FY2026 amid market challenges.
Last Updated: 2026-05-05, 12:32 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.34 / 0.31
Revenue / Forecast
59.19M / 68.53M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.87%
Dividend Yield
15.75%
Industry Median 4.80%
Annualized payout
1.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+12.47%
Growth Streak

MFA Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
10.2x10.7x10.1x
PEG Ratio
−0.85−0.490.03
Price/Book
0.5x0.7x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
3.2x3.8x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
20.6%23.1%13.7%
Fair Value Upside
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MFA Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. It operates through two segments: Mortgage-Related Assets and Lima One. The Mortgage-Related Assets segment primarily invests in and manages a diversified portfolio of residential whole loans, including nonqualified mortgage loans, business purpose loans such as single-family rental loans, single-family and multifamily transitional loans, legacy re-performing and non-performing loans, and agency-eligible investor loans. This segment also invests in residential mortgage-backed securities, including agency MBS, non-agency MBS, and credit risk transfer securities. The Lima One segment includes a stand-alone mortgage origination and servicing business; and originates and services business purpose loans for real estate investors, and related mortgage banking activities. The company offers residential whole loans, including purchased credit deteriorated and non-performing loans; and mortgage servicing rights-related assets. The company’s investment activities through a combination of securitization transactions, term loan warehouse financing and repurchase agreement financing. The company qualifies as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes. It generally would not be subject to federal corporate income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. MFA Financial, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in New York, New York.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
33.31M32.79%303.80M
Other Institutional Investors
26.91M26.49%245.42M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
41.37M40.72%377.34M
Total
101.6M100.00%926.56M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.04%9,188,28183,797
Bay Pond Partners, L.P.4.80%4,874,91944,459

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FAQ

What Is the MFA Financial (MFA) Stock Price Today?

The MFA Financial stock price today is 9.200 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does MFA Financial Trade On?

MFA Financial is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for MFA Financial?

The stock symbol for MFA Financial is "MFA."

Does MFA Financial Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The MFA Financial dividend yield is 15.79%.

What Is the MFA Financial Market Cap?

As of today, MFA Financial market cap is 936.210M USD.

What Is MFA Financial's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The MFA Financial EPS (TTM) is 0.872.

When Is the Next MFA Financial Earnings Date?

MFA Financial will release its next earnings report on Aug 05, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MFA a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has MFA Financial Stock Split?

MFA Financial has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does MFA Financial Have?

MFA Financial has 307 employees.

What is the current trading status of MFA Financial (MFA)?

As of Jul 28, 2026, MFA Financial (MFA) is trading at a price of 9.200 USD, with a previous close of 9.120 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 9.125 USD to 9.235 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 8.780 USD to 10.565 USD.

What Is MFA Financial (MFA) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for MFA Financial is 14.083 USD, with a high estimate of 31 USD and a low estimate of 10 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +53.08% Upside potential.

What Is the MFA Premarket Price?

MFA's last pre-market stock price is 9.220 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,760.000, and the stock has decreased by 0.100, or 1.100%.

What Is the MFA After Hours Price?

MFA's last after hours stock price is 9.260 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.060, or 0.650%.
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