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NYSE : MFA

MFA Financial, Inc.

$9.23 USD

$0.18 (1.99%)

Volume: 1.42M
Average Volume: 1.71M
Market Capitalization: $942.33M
P/E Ratio: 6.99
Dividend Yield: 15.60%
Price Target: $10.75

Year High: $10.57
Year Low: $8.80
Day High: —
Day Low: —
Payout Ratio: $1.64
Current Ratio: $0.63

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast	$10.75
High Stock Price Forecast	$11.00
Low Stock Price Forecast	$10.50
Forecast Upside/Downside	-14.14%
Consensus Rating	Neutral
Rating Score(0-5)	3
Research Coverage	23 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)	$1.68
Trailing P/E Ratio	6.99
PEG Ratio	0.15
P/E Growth	0.15
Net Income	$176.78M
Net Margin	29.65%
Pretax Margin	29.63%
Return on Equity	8.23%
Return on Assets	1.09%

Financials Score

AltmanZ Score	0.01
Piotroski Score	6.00
Working Capital	-82.53M
Total Assets	13.65B
Ebit	568.92M
Market Cap	942.33M
Total Liabilities	11.88B

Company Executives

Name	Title
Craig L. Knutson	Chief Executive Officer & Director
Harold E. Schwartz	Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
John W. Elliott	Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Michael Roper	Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mei Lin	Senior Vice President & Co-Controller
Natasha Seemungal	Senior Vice President & Co-Controller
Bryan Doran	Senior Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Bryan Wulfsohn	President & Chief Investment Officer
Lori Samuels	Senior Vice President & Chief Loan Operations Officer

About MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) Stock

MFA Financial, Inc., along with its subsidiary entities, operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) within the United States. The company strategically allocates capital into various residential mortgage-related assets. These assets include diverse mortgage-backed securities (MBS) such as non-agency, agency, and credit risk transfer instruments. Furthermore, MFA invests in residential whole loans, specifically purchasing performing, credit-deteriorated, and non-performing loans, in addition to assets linked to mortgage servicing rights. Having chosen to be classified as a REIT for tax purposes, the company avoids federal income taxation, contingent upon distributing a minimum of 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. MFA Financial, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Ne ... w York, New York.

MFA Financial Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

2026-08-08 14:04:48

MFA Financial NYSE: MFA reported second-quarter 2026 results marked by stable book value, portfolio growth and accelerated resolution of delinquent loans, while realized credit losses continued to weigh on distributable earnings.

Buy 9 August Dividend Power Dogs

2026-08-07 15:31:35

The Dividend Power strategy selects 35 high-yield, low-valuation stocks, emphasizing robust dividends and resilience in downturns. Top ten Dividend Power stocks are projected to deliver an average 53.12% net gain by August 2027, with lower-than-market volatility. Nine 'IDEAL' Dividend Power dogs offer 'safer' dividends, with free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields and dividends from $1k invested surpassing share prices.

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) Q2 2026 Press Conference Call Transcript

2026-08-05 13:30:12

MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) Q2 2026 Press Conference Call Transcript

MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

2026-08-05 08:30:00

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) today provided its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026: Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results: MFA generated GAAP net income to common stockholders and participating securities for the second quarter of $36.2 million, or $0.35 per basic common share and $0.34 per diluted common share. Distributable earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure, were $12.2 million, or $0.12 per basic common share. Distributable earnings.

MFA Financial, Inc. Plans Live Audio Webcast of Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call

2026-07-13 16:15:00

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) plans to host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results, which are scheduled to be announced earlier that day. The live audio webcast will be accessible to the general public over the internet at http://www.mfafinancial.com by clicking on the “News & Events” link on MFA's home page. Earnings presentation materia.

5 Stocks Yielding 10%+ With Dividends in Serious Danger

2026-07-08 15:59:30

Mortgage REITs are advertising some of the fattest yields in the U.S.

Dividend Power: 6 'Safer' Ideal Dogs To Buy In July

2026-07-07 11:44:59

The July Dividend Power strategy highlights 35 high-yield, low-valuation stocks, with six 'safer' picks whose free cash flow covers dividends. Analyst targets project 35.4% to 69.97% net gains for the top ten Dividend Power Dogs by July 2027, with an average estimated return of 48.98%. Financials dominate the list, with nine of the top ten by yield from this sector; low-priced stocks like Invesco Mortgage Capital and Hafnia offer the highest upside.

MFA.PR.B: A High Yield Preferred With Meaningful Duration Exposure At A Discount To Par

2026-07-07 07:35:05

MFA Financial Series B preferred offers a ~9.25% yield, trade at a considerable discount to par, appealing to income-oriented investors. MFA continues to face portfolio losses, particularly in multifamily loans, with management expecting additional credit losses before conditions normalize. The preferred shares' senior claim is meaningful, but continued portfolio losses could erode common equity and threaten preferred capital coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) stock price?: MFA Financial, Inc.(NYSE:MFA) stock price is $9.23 in the last trading session. During the trading session, MFA stock reached the peak price of $10.57 while $8.8 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in MFA stock occurred in the recent session was 1.99% while the dollar amount for the price change in MFA stock was $0.18.
MFA's industry and sector of operation?: The NYSE listed MFA is part of REIT - Mortgage industry that operates in the broader Real Estate sector.
Who are the executives of MFA?: Craig L. Knutson | Chief Executive Officer & Director
Harold E. Schwartz | Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
John W. Elliott | Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Michael Roper | Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mei Lin | Senior Vice President & Co-Controller
How many employees does MFA have?: Number of MFA employees currently stands at 307. MFA operates from One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York City, NY 10017, US.

Link for MFA official website?: Official Website of MFA is: https://www.mfafinancial.com
How do I contact MFA?: MFA could be contacted at phone #212 207 6400 and can also be accessed through its website. MFA operates from One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York City, NY 10017, US.
How many shares of MFA are traded daily?: The average number of MFA shares traded daily for last 3 months was 1.71M.
What is the market cap of MFA currently?: The market value of MFA currently stands at $942.33M with its latest stock price at $9.23

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