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Ellington Financial

Ellington Financial Inc is a specialty finance company. Its primary investment objective is to generate attractive, risk-adjusted total returns for its shareholders by making investments. The company has two reportable segments; The Investment Portfolio Segment is focused on investing in a diverse array of financial assets, including residential and commercial mortgage loans, residential mortgage-backed securities, non-mortgage- and mortgage-related derivatives, debt and equity investments in loan origination companies, and other strategic investments, and The Longbridge Segment is focused on the origination and servicing of reverse mortgage loans. it acquires reverse mortgage loans both through its origination activities and through secondary market purchases.

Ellington Financial Inc

Ellington Financial Inc. 6.750% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

Ellington Financial Inc. 6.250% Series B Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

Ellington Financial Inc. 8.625% Series C Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

Ellington Financial Inc. 7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock

JMP Securities analyst Aaron Hecht reiterates Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $14 price target.

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JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on Ellington Financial, Maintains $14 Price Target

Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.40 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.36 by 11.11 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $44.000 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $38.114 million by 15.44 percent. This is a 59.92 percent increase over sales of $27.514 million the same period last year.

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Ellington Financial Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.40 Beats $0.36 Estimate, Sales $44.000M Beat $38.114M Estimate

Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2024-11-06. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Ellington Financial will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.36.
The announcement from Ellington Financial is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS missed by $0.04, leading to a 3.2% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Ellington Financial's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.37</td>
<td>0.36</td>
<td>0.40</td>
<td>0.42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.33</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>0.27</td>
<td>0.33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-8.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730829797_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Ellington Financial's Stock</h3>
Shares of Ellington Financial were trading at $11.92 as of November 04. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 4.88%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely unhappy going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EFC/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Ellington Financial visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<li>On Aug. 6, Ellington Financial posted weaker-than-expected quarterly results. &#8220;Driven by broad-based contributions from our diversified credit and Agency portfolios, as well as from our reverse mortgage platform Longbridge, Ellington Financial generated a non-annualized economic return of 4.5% for the second quarter, and grew adjusted distributable earnings and book value per share sequentially,&#8221; said Laurence Penn, Chief Executive Officer and President. The company's shares fell around 5% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EFC">low of $10.88</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.38</li>
<li>EFC Price Action: Shares of Ellington Financial fell 0.3% to close at $12.46 on Friday. </li>
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Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.33 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.35 by 5.71 percent. This is a 13.16 percent decrease over earnings of $0.38 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $33.596 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $49.600 million by 32.27 percent. This is a 36.24 percent increase over sales of $24.659 million the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

Ellington Financial Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $0.33 Misses $0.35 Estimate, Sales $33.596M Miss $49.600M Estimate

JMP Securities analyst Trevor Cranston maintains Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) with a Market Outperform and lowers the price target from $14.5 to $14.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on Ellington Financial, Lowers Price Target to $14

Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.36 by 22.22 percent. This is a 37.78 percent decrease over earnings of $0.45 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $31.056 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $32.325 million by 3.93 percent. This is a 12.70 percent increase over sales of $27.557 million the same period last year.

Ellington Financial Q1 2024 Adj EPS $0.28 Misses $0.36 Estimate, Sales $31.056M Miss $32.325M Estimate

Analysts' ratings for Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 4 analysts.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Ellington Financial and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $13.94, accompanied by a high estimate of $14.50 and a low estimate of $13.25. This current average represents a 5.49% decrease from the previous average price target of $14.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713542466_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Ellington Financial among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Cranston</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trevor Cranston</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$14.50</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Hagen</td>
<td>BTIG</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$13.50</td>
<td>$15.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bose George</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$13.25</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Ellington Financial. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Ellington Financial compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Ellington Financial's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Ellington Financial's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EFC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Ellington Financial analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Ellington Financial</h2>
Ellington Financial Inc is a specialty finance company. Its primary investment objective is to generate attractive, risk-adjusted total returns for its shareholders by making investments. The company has two reportable segments; The Investment Portfolio Segment is focused on investing in a diverse array of financial assets, including residential and commercial mortgage loans, residential mortgage-backed securities, non-mortgage- and mortgage-related derivatives, debt and equity investments in loan origination companies, and other strategic investments, and The Longbridge Segment is focused on the origination and servicing of reverse mortgage loans. it acquires reverse mortgage loans both through its origination activities and through secondary market purchases.
<h3>Financial Insights: Ellington Financial</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Ellington Financial's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 18.78%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Ellington Financial's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 15.82%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.16%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.08%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 11.48, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Ellington Financial Stock

JMP Securities analyst Trevor Cranston reiterates Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $14.5 price target.

JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on Ellington Financial, Maintains $14.5 Price Target

JonesTrading analyst Jason Weaver initiates coverage on Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) with a Hold rating.

Initiation

JonesTrading Initiates Coverage On Ellington Financial with Hold Rating

BTIG analyst Eric Hagen maintains Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $15.5 to $13.5.

BTIG Maintains Buy on Ellington Financial, Lowers Price Target to $13.5

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Bose George maintains Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $14 to $13.25.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Ellington Financial, Lowers Price Target to $13.25

Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.40 by 32.5 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $31.58 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $42.67 million by 26.00 percent. This is a 4.65 percent increase over sales of $30.17 million the same period last year.

Ellington Financial Q4 2023 Adj EPS $0.27 Misses $0.40 Estimate, Sales $31.58M Miss $42.67M Estimate

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&bull; Lincoln Educational Servs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LINC#NASDAQ">LINC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $96.20 million.
&bull; BioCryst Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCRX#NASDAQ">BCRX</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.24 per share on revenue of $90.01 million.
&bull; Fresh Del Monte Produce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDP#NYSE">FDP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.30 per share on revenue of $1.03 billion.
&bull; Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILT#NASDAQ">GILT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.07 per share on revenue of $75.98 million.
&bull; Itron (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITRI#NASDAQ">ITRI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $570.23 million.
&bull; Playtika Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTK#NASDAQ">PLTK</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $629.98 million.
&bull; Enlight Renewable Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENLT#NASDAQ">ENLT</a>) is projected to report earnings for its Fiscal Year 2023.
&bull; Surgery Partners (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGRY#NASDAQ">SGRY</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $741.40 million.
&bull; Alpha Metallurgical (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMR#NYSE">AMR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $9.07 per share on revenue of $796.65 million.
&bull; Elanco Animal Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELAN#NYSE">ELAN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.11 per share on revenue of $1.00 billion.
&bull; Freshpet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRPT#NASDAQ">FRPT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $204.36 million.
&bull; Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSPI#NASDAQ">KSPI</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter.
&bull; Public Service Enterprise (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEG#NYSE">PEG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $2.40 billion.
&bull; Domino&#39;s Pizza (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NYSE">DPZ</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.37 per share on revenue of $1.42 billion.
&bull; Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.94 per share on revenue of $2.53 billion.
&bull; Pilgrims Pride (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPC#NASDAQ">PPC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $4.47 billion.
&bull; Freightos (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRGO#NASDAQ">CRGO</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.12 per share on revenue of $5.21 million.
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
&bull; Innovative Ind Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IIPR#NYSE">IIPR</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter.
&bull; Diversified Healthcare (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHC#NASDAQ">DHC</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter.
&bull; Franklin Street Props (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSP#AMEX">FSP</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter.
&bull; Dril-Quip (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRQ#NYSE">DRQ</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $118.50 million.
&bull; Revolution Medicines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVMD#NASDAQ">RVMD</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.90 per share on revenue of $1.09 million.
&bull; FibroGen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FGEN#NASDAQ">FGEN</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.42 per share on revenue of $38.90 million.
&bull; Quanterix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QTRX#NASDAQ">QTRX</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.32 per share on revenue of $29.84 million.
&bull; Staar Surgical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STAA#NASDAQ">STAA</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $75.89 million.
&bull; Sezzle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEZL#NASDAQ">SEZL</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter.
&bull; Aarons (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAN#NYSE">AAN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $542.07 million.
&bull; Archer Aviation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.28 per share on revenue of $320 thousand.
&bull; ATI Physical Therapy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATIP#NYSE">ATIP</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $3.74 per share on revenue of $177.39 million.
&bull; Air Transport Services Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATSG#NASDAQ">ATSG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.28 per share on revenue of $523.06 million.
&bull; CarGurus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARG#NASDAQ">CARG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.34 per share on revenue of $220.05 million.
&bull; Dorman Prods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DORM#NASDAQ">DORM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.41 per share on revenue of $496.72 million.
&bull; Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $42.67 million.
&bull; Erie Indemnity (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.02 per share on revenue of $772.57 million.
&bull; Fate Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FATE#NASDAQ">FATE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.52 per share on revenue of $1.59 million.
&bull; Helix Energy Solns Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLX#NYSE">HLX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $315.60 million.
&bull; AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.67 per share on revenue of $3.36 billion.
&bull; Carlyle Secured Lending (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CGBD#NASDAQ">CGBD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $56.74 million.
&bull; iRobot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $2.11 per share on revenue of $307.99 million.
&bull; Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLOW#NYSE">PLOW</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.16 per share on revenue of $98.97 million.
&bull; Offerpad Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPAD#NYSE">OPAD</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.47 per share on revenue of $249.64 million.
&bull; Postal Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTL#NYSE">PSTL</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter.
&bull; PowerSchool Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWSC#NYSE">PWSC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $183.44 million.
&bull; SBA Comms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBAC#NASDAQ">SBAC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.37 per share on revenue of $682.17 million.
&bull; SES AI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SES#NYSE">SES</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter.
&bull; Solaris Oilfield Infra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOI#NYSE">SOI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.14 per share on revenue of $65.55 million.
&bull; TransMedics Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMDX#NASDAQ">TMDX</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $68.51 million.
&bull; Vitesse Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTS#NYSE">VTS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $61.81 million.
&bull; Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.00 per share on revenue of $522.45 million.
&bull; Theravance Biopharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TBPH#NASDAQ">TBPH</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.15 per share on revenue of $17.68 million.
&bull; Addus HomeCare (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADUS#NASDAQ">ADUS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.17 per share on revenue of $274.44 million.
&bull; Helios Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLIO#NYSE">HLIO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $183.35 million.
&bull; Asure Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASUR#NASDAQ">ASUR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $26.39 million.
&bull; Heico (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEI#NYSE">HEI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $894.28 million.
&bull; Primoris Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRIM#NYSE">PRIM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.67 per share on revenue of $1.55 billion.
&bull; Workday (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDAY#NASDAQ">WDAY</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.47 per share on revenue of $1.92 billion.
&bull; Agora (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/API#NASDAQ">API</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $41.74 million.
&bull; EverQuote (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVER#NASDAQ">EVER</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.32 per share on revenue of $49.81 million.
&bull; SI-BONE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIBN#NASDAQ">SIBN</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.28 per share on revenue of $37.61 million.
&bull; Hims &amp; Hers Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $245.82 million.
&bull; Trex Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TREX#NYSE">TREX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $193.29 million.
&bull; Adtran Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADTN#NASDAQ">ADTN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.11 per share on revenue of $228.30 million.
&bull; RLJ Lodging (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RLJ#NYSE">RLJ</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $314.28 million.
&bull; KNOT Offshore Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNOP#NYSE">KNOP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $71.33 million.
&bull; ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.21 per share on revenue of $5.89 billion.
&bull; Unity Software (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.42 per share on revenue of $564.02 million.
&bull; Everbridge (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVBG#NASDAQ">EVBG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.49 per share on revenue of $114.66 million.
&bull; MidCap Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFIC#NASDAQ">MFIC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $67.63 million.
&bull; Zoom Video Comms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.15 per share on revenue of $1.13 billion.
&bull; Heidrick &amp; Struggles Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSII#NASDAQ">HSII</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.68 per share on revenue of $248.12 million.
&bull; SkyWater Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKYT#NASDAQ">SKYT</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.12 per share on revenue of $74.84 million.
&bull; FS KKR Capital (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSK#NYSE">FSK</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $453.28 million.
&bull; CrossAmerica Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPL#NYSE">CAPL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.22 per share on revenue of $1.11 billion.
&bull; PubMatic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PUBM#NASDAQ">PUBM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.20 per share on revenue of $78.20 million.
&bull; MasterBrand (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBC#NYSE">MBC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $666.70 million.
&bull; Albany Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIN#NYSE">AIN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.82 per share on revenue of $298.26 million.
&bull; New Mountain Finance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NMFC#NASDAQ">NMFC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $93.28 million.
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Earnings Scheduled For February 26, 2024

Ellington Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2024-02-26. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Ellington Financial will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40. 
Ellington Financial bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.09, which was followed by a 1.65% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Ellington Financial's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q3 2023</th>
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<td>0.42</td>
<td>0.44</td>
<td>0.43</td>
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<td>0.33</td>
<td>0.38</td>
<td>0.45</td>
<td>0.42</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1708711243_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Ellington Financial were trading at $12.09 as of February 22. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 4.92%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EFC/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Ellington Financial visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Preview For Ellington Financial

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The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#39;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#39;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi"> RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/"> Benzinga Pro</a>.
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<h3>Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/efc#NYSE">EFC</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 12, Arlington Asset Investment shareholders approved a merger with Ellington Financial Inc. The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 3% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EFC">52-week low of $10.82 </a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.54</li>
<li>EFC Price Action: Shares of Ellington Financial gained 0.2% to close at $12.72 on Thursday.</li>
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<h3>Hywin Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hyw#NASDAQ">HYW</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 1, Hywin Holdings said it formed strategic partnership agreement with Tencent Cloud for digital transformation. The company&rsquo;s stock fell around 77% over the past month. It <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HYW"> has a 52-week low </a> of $1.2620.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 6.13</li>
<li>HYW Price Action: Shares of Hywin Holdings fell 4.3% to close at $1.3401 on Thursday.</li>
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On December 26, 2023, Arlington (or Merger Sub as its successor following the anticipated closing of the Merger) intends to file a Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and it is expected that the last day of trading of the Senior Notes on the NYSE will be Friday, January 5, 2024. Arlington has not made arrangements for the listing and/or registration of the Senior Notes on another national securities exchange or for quotation on another medium.

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Arlington Asset Investment Announced Today, In Connection With The Anticipated Merger Transaction With Ellington Financial, That It Intends To Voluntarily Delist From The New York Stock Exchange

Arlington Asset Investment Corp. (NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAIC#NYSE">AAIC</a>) ("Arlington")&nbsp;announced today that its shareholders have voted to approve the proposed merger transaction with Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) ("Ellington Financial") at a special meeting of shareholders of Arlington held today.
Approximately 98.2% of the votes cast at the special meeting – which is approximately 62.8% of the issued and outstanding shares of Arlington Class A common stock (the "Arlington Common Stock") entitled to vote at the special meeting -- voted to approve the terms of the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 29, 2023 (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among Ellington Financial, EF Merger Sub Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Ellington Financial ("Merger Sub"), Arlington and, solely for the limited purposes set forth therein, Ellington Financial Management LLC ("EFC Manager"), which, among other things, provides for the merger of Arlington with and into Merger Sub, with Merger Sub continuing as the surviving corporation and a subsidiary of Ellington Financial (the "Merger").
If the Merger is completed, and upon the satisfaction of the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, each issued and outstanding share of Arlington Common Stock will be converted into the right to receive: (i) from Ellington Financial, 0.3619 shares of Ellington Financial common stock and (ii) from EFC Manager, cash consideration of $0.09 per share. Ellington Financial will pay cash in lieu of any fractional shares of Ellington Financial common stock that would otherwise have been received as a result of the Merger.
In addition, as a result of the Merger, (i) each outstanding share of Arlington 7.00% Series B Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock will be converted into the right to receive one share of newly-designated Ellington Financial 7.00% Series D Cumulative Perpetual Redeemable Preferred Stock and (ii) each outstanding share of Arlington 8.250% Series C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock will be converted into the right to receive one share of newly-designated Ellington Financial 8.250% Series E Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.
The Merger is expected to close on December 14, 2023, subject to the satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement and discussed in detail in the proxy statement/prospectus filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 2023.

Arlington Asset Investment Corp. Shareholders Approve Merger With Ellington Financial Inc.

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Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of October 31, 2024

Ellington Financial Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

Ellington Financial Inc. Completes First Securitization of Closed-End Second Mortgages

Ellington Financial Inc. Completes Proprietary Reverse Mortgage Loan Securitization

Ellington Financial Announces Estimated Book Value Per Common Share as of November 30, 2024

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