EFC ▼ -0.7% - Ellington Financial Inc. $EFC - Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends Ellington Financial declared dividends on both its common and preferred shares, though the stock declined 0.7% today despite the announcement. Dividend declarations typically reflect management confidence in cash flow, but market reaction may have been tempered by broader sector conditions or investor expectations around yield and payout sustainability. 08-SEP-2026 05:24 PM ET