MFA Financial Inc (MFA)

Currency in USD
5.840
-0.130(-2.18%)
Closed·
5.890+0.050(+0.86%)
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Trading near 52-week Low
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
5.8305.970
52 wk Range
5.83010.430
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
5.84
Open
5.97
Day's Range
5.83-5.97
52 wk Range
5.83-10.43
Volume
3.08M
Average Volume (3m)
2.19M
1-Year Change
-37.5401%
Book Value / Share
15.98
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
13.083
Upside
+124.03%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Trading at a low Price / Book multiple

MFA Financial Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 13.083
(+124.03% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold8.50+45.55%9.50MaintainNov 09, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold8.50+45.55%9.50MaintainNov 06, 2026
Citizens
Buy8.00+36.99%-MaintainNov 03, 2026
Citizens
Buy8.00+36.99%11.00MaintainOct 15, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold9.50+62.67%10.00MaintainOct 07, 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 Q3/2026

  • MFA Financial Q3 2026 revenue hit $61.4M, beating estimates by 4.74%; EPS of $0.26 missed forecast of $0.284 by 8.45%
  • GAAP book value plunged 12.5% to $11.12/share amid rising rates; company posted $111.7M net loss despite distributable earnings doubling to $0.26
  • New investments yielding mid-to-high teen returns; legacy multifamily credit issues largely resolved, Lima One could exceed $100M originations in 2027
  • $1.3B in low-cost swaps expiring late 2026/early 2027 will reduce quarterly earnings by ~$0.08/share unless offset by new capital deployment
  • Stock trades at 0.39x book value; board to reassess dividend quarterly amid challenging rate environment and Fed policy uncertainty
Last Updated: 2026-11-04, 12:04 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Nov 04, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.26 / 0.28
Revenue / Forecast
61.4M / 58.62M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS -0.53
Dividend Yield
24.66%
Industry Median 4.83%
Annualized payout
1.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+0.57%
Growth Streak

MFA Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
−10.7x3.3x9.2x
PEG Ratio
0.070.010.03
Price/Book
0.4x0.5x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
4.5x3.0x2.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
121.4%45.3%16.3%
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
33.65M33.29%211.31M
Other Institutional Investors
21.40M21.17%134.37M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
46.04M45.55%289.15M
Total
101.09M100.00%634.83M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.9.36%9,459,98859,409
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC5.15%5,209,34232,715

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FAQ

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

The MFA Financial stock price today is 5.840 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 24.7%%.

What Is the MFA Financial Market Cap?

As of today, MFA Financial market cap is 590.130M USD.

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

The MFA Financial EPS (TTM) is -0.53.

When Is the Next MFA Financial Earnings Date?

MFA Financial will release its next earnings report on Feb 24, 2027.

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 Nov 12, 2026, MFA Financial (MFA) is trading at a price of 5.840 USD, with a previous close of 5.840 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 5.830 USD to 5.970 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 5.830 USD to 10.430 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for MFA Financial is 13.083 USD, with a high estimate of 31 USD and a low estimate of 8 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +124.03% Upside potential.

What Is the MFA Premarket Price?

MFA's last pre-market stock price is 5.960 USD. The pre-market share volume is 15,250.000, and the stock has decreased by -0.010, or -0.170%.

What Is the MFA After Hours Price?

MFA's last after hours stock price is 5.890 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.050, or 0.860%.
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