MFA Financial (NYSE: MFA) is expected to announce its fourth-quarter earnings for 2025 before the markets open on February 18, 2026. Analysts project the company will report earnings of $0.2720 per share alongside revenue of approximately $60.556 million for the quarter. Investors can access the company’s earnings summary page for details regarding the earnings call scheduled for the same day at 11:00 AM ET.
In trading activity, MFA Financial’s stock opened at $9.67 on Wednesday, reflecting a 0.8% increase. The company has experienced notable fluctuations over the past year, with a low of $7.85 and a high of $11.08. MFA Financial currently holds a market capitalization of $988.27 million, a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.38, and a beta of 1.59. The stock’s fifty-day moving average stands at $9.70, while the 200-day moving average is $9.56.
Dividend Announcement and Institutional Investor Insights
The company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, which was distributed on January 30, 2026. Shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025 received this dividend, translating to an annualized figure of $1.44 and a yield of 14.9%. The ex-dividend date was also on December 31, indicating the date on which shares must be owned to qualify for the dividend. MFA Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) currently stands at 169.41%.
Several analysts have recently adjusted their ratings on MFA Financial. Weiss Ratings upgraded the stock from a “sell (D+)” to a “hold (C-)” on January 16, 2026. Wall Street Zen made a similar move, elevating its rating from “sell” to “hold” on November 10, 2025. Additionally, UBS Group lowered its price target for MFA Financial from $10.50 to $10.25 while maintaining a “buy” rating. Currently, two analysts classify the stock as a “buy,” while four others have assigned a “hold” rating. According to data from MarketBeat, MFA Financial has an average rating of “hold” and an average price target of $10.31.
About MFA Financial
Based in New York City, MFA Financial, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) focusing on investments in residential mortgage loans and mortgage-related securities. The firm’s primary goal is to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns through net interest income and capital appreciation. As a mortgage REIT, MFA Financial aims to build a diversified portfolio of agency and non-agency residential mortgage assets, leveraging its expertise in acquiring, financing, and servicing mortgage products.
MFA Financial’s investment portfolio includes a variety of mortgage instruments, such as adjustable-rate and fixed-rate mortgage loans, interest-only securities, and agency mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by government-sponsored entities.
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