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MFA - MFA Financial, Inc.
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CONSENSUS:
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PRICE TARGET:
$10.50
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HIGH:
$10.50
LOW:
$10.50
MEDIAN:
$10.50
CONSENSUS:
$10.50
UPSIDE:
10.53%
Stock News
Dividend Power: 6 'Safer' Ideal Dogs To Buy In July
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
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.
MFA Financial: Floating-Rate Preferred Balancing Credit Risk With Higher Yield And Lower Duration
MFA Financials' (MFA) Series C preferred (MFA.PR.C) offers a ~10.37% yield, reflecting elevated credit risk rather than interest-rate risk. MFA.PR.C's floating-rate structure and discount to par mitigate duration risks and callability concerns, supporting its appeal for high-yield seekers. Recent multifamily loan losses and ongoing negative developments in retained earnings signal heightened credit risk and require active monitoring.
MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Dividend of $0.36 per Share
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 31, 2026, to common stockholders of record on June 30, 2026. MFA Financial, Inc. is a leading specialty finance company that invests in residential mortgage loans, residential mortgage-backed securities and other real estate assets. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Lima One C.
Buy 6 June Dividend Power Dogs
Dividend Power strategy targets 35 high-yield, low-valuation stocks, with six 'safer' picks showing free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields. Top ten Dividend Power stocks project average net gains of 50.29% by June 2027, with analyst targets supporting substantial upside potential. Nine of the top ten yielding names are financials, with MFA Financial, Invesco Mortgage Capital, and Chicago Atlantic Real Estate among the highest projected returns.
MFA Financial, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Dividends on Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) (the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the payment of dividends on the Company's outstanding 7.50% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) and 6.50% Series C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock”). In accordance with the terms of the Series B Preferred Stock, the Board of Directors has declared a preferred sto.
Readers Nab 10 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Dogs In April
I highlight the top ten ReFa/Ro dividend dogs for April 2026, all offering dividends from $1,000 invested that exceed their share price. Analyst 1-year targets project 23.15% to 71.69% net gains for these high-yield stocks by April 2027, with an average estimated gain of 46.15%. Five lowest-priced ReFa/Ro dogs are expected to outperform, delivering 21.96% higher gains versus the full top ten, per analyst targets.
Earnings High Fliers And Busts
More than 1,500 stocks have reported earnings since the current season began in mid-April, and the average stock that has reported has seen an average absolute one-day share price reaction of roughly 7%. The last time we saw earnings vol spike was during the Financial Crisis bear market, when stocks were tanking. This time around, we're seeing earnings vol increase during a strong AI-driven bull market. Tech stocks are seeing record earnings day volatility as investors and traders presumably make snap judgements about AI's future impact on the bottom line.
MFA Financial Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
MFA Financial NYSE: MFA reported a negative total economic return for the first quarter of 2026 as higher rates, wider mortgage spreads and market volatility weighed on book value, while management pointed to portfolio growth, securitization activity and cost reductions as key priorities for the year.
MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
MFA Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:MFA) today provided its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026: First Quarter 2026 Financial Results: MFA generated a GAAP net loss to common stockholders and participating securities for the first quarter of $(11.4) million, or $(0.11) per basic and diluted common share. Distributable earnings, a non-GAAP financial measure, were $31.1 million, or $0.30 per basic common share. Distributable earnings prior to realized cre.
MFA Financial Under The Microscope: Baby Bonds, Preferred Stocks And Credit Quality
MFA Financial maintains solid fundamentals with a diversified portfolio focused on Non-QM loans (43%) and Agency MBS (27%). MFA's recourse leverage stands at a conservative 2.5x, well below typical US banks, supporting its risk profile. Baby bonds trade above par with yields to worst around 6%, while preferred stocks offer yields above 10% and trade below par.
Buy 5 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Dogs Of 40 March ReFa/Ro
Prior to March 31, 2026, my REaders mentioned 40 equities in their comments. Some bad-news investments (ROgues) mixed with (mostly) FAvorites. Thus, readers spoke-up about their ReFa/Ro. Top ten ReFa/Ro Dogs are projected to deliver 24.15% to 63.09% net gains by March 2027, with an average estimated gain of 35.47%. All top ten ReFa/Ro Dogs currently have share prices below projected annual dividends from a $1k investment, meeting strict yield-based criteria.
MFA Financial, Inc. Plans Live Audio Webcast of First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) plans to host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its first 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 materials wil.
MFA Financial: 10% Yielding Preferred Shares Are A Hedge Against Inflation
MFA Financial faces margin compression from increased leverage and a shift toward securities, impacting net interest income. Net interest spread fell to 1.15% in Q4, with net interest income at its lowest quarterly level in 2025 despite higher interest income. Recourse leverage rose to 2.5x, the highest since the pandemic, but loan delinquencies remain stable around 7%.
Dividend Power: 6 Ideal Buys In April
I spotlight 35 low-priced Dividend Power 'dogs' with robust yields and reasonable valuations, emphasizing six 'safer' picks where free cash flow covers dividends. Analyst forecasts project 41.67% to 96.55% net gains for the top ten Dividend Power stocks by April 2027, with an average estimated return of 59.49%. All 35 Dividend Power stocks show annual dividends from $1,000 invested exceeding their single share prices, underscoring attractive yield-to-price dynamics.
Nisa Investment Advisors LLC Decreases Stake in MFA Financial, Inc. $MFA
Nisa Investment Advisors LLC reduced its position in MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) by 66.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 45,727 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 90,806 shares during the period. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC's holdings
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Has $2.84 Million Stake in MFA Financial, Inc. $MFA
JPMorgan Chase and Co. decreased its position in MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE: MFA) by 41.9% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 308,980 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after selling 223,240 shares during the quarter. JPMorgan
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Price Targets
BTIG Upgrades MFA Financial Inc. (MFA) to Buy
$10.50
(was $9.38)
Eric Hagen
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BTIG
MFA Financial price target lowered to $10.25 from $10.50 at UBS
$10.25
(was $9.01)
Doug Harter
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UBS
MFA Financial price target raised to $10.50 from $10 at UBS
$10.50
(was $10.07)
Doug Harter
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UBS
MFA Financial price target lowered to $10 from $12 at RBC Capital
$10.00
(was $9.41)
Kenneth Lee
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RBC Capital
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Financial Stocks With Over 10% Dividend Yields
$19.00
(was $9.35)
Richard Shane
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J.P. Morgan
MFA Financial price target raised to $14.50 from $13 at Raymond James
$14.50
(was $13.15)
Stephen Laws
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Raymond James
MFA Financial price target raised to $14 from $13 at Wedbush
$14.00
(was $11.70)
Jay McCanless
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Wedbush
Credit Suisse Upgrades MFA Mortgage (MFA) to Outperform
$12.50
(was $10.25)
Douglas Harter
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Credit Suisse
JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on MFA Finl, Lowers Price Target to $18
$18.00
(was $13.59)
JMP Securities