Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) Stock Forecast
EFC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $14.64 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +25.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $0.47
- 52-week range
- $11.30 – $14.01
EFC analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
EFC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
EFC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.47 | $0.44 | $0.49 | $0.53 | −11.2% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.09 | $1.99 | $2.15 | $1.86 | +12.4% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.97 | $1.80 | $2.20 | $2.09 | −5.6% | 8 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
EFC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $176.2M | $172.0M | $183.0M | +43.5% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $681.1M | $667.0M | $721.8M | +37.7% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $758.9M | $717.2M | $806.5M | +11.4% | 4 |
EFC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
EFC revenue: reported and forecast
EFC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.47 | $0.46 | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.47 | +0.6% | 3 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.94 | $2.02 | $2.09 | $2.09 | $2.09 | +8.0% | 6 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.93 | $1.95 | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.97 | +2.2% | 5 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
EFC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; EFC beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from EFC
8 analysts cover Ellington Financial; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $14.64, 25.7% above the latest close of $11.65. Analysts expect earnings of $2.09 per share for 2026, +12.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.97 per share on revenue of $758.9 million. Ellington Financial beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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EFC forecast FAQ
What is Ellington Financial's price target?
The average analyst price target for Ellington Financial is $14.64, 25.7% above the latest close of $11.65.
Is Ellington Financial a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Ellington Financial, 2 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Ellington Financial's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.09 per share for 2026 (range $1.99 to $2.15); for 2027 the estimate is $1.97.
What is Ellington Financial's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $681.1 million, growth of 37.7%; for 2027 it is $758.9 million.
When does Ellington Financial report earnings?
Ellington Financial is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.47.
Does Ellington Financial usually beat earnings estimates?
Ellington Financial reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.