MFA Financial, Inc. (MFA) Stock Forecast
MFA analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.71 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $13.25 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +101.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $0.30
- 52-week range
- $6.55 – $10.39
MFA analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MFA price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MFA earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.30 | $0.28 | $0.32 | $0.20 | +50.0% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.05 | $0.91 | $1.21 | $1.00 | +4.6% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.38 | $1.31 | $1.50 | $1.05 | +32.3% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MFA revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $57.2M | $55.4M | $61.0M | +0.7% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $232.4M | $228.6M | $240.0M | +0.6% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $234.9M | $220.7M | $247.0M | +1.1% | 4 |
MFA EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MFA revenue: reported and forecast
MFA 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) | $0.33 | $0.31 | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | −9.8% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.27 | $1.13 | $1.08 | $1.08 | $1.05 | −17.5% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.48 | $1.41 | $1.40 | $1.38 | $1.38 | −6.2% | 0 up · 5 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.
MFA earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MFA beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from MFA
7 analysts cover MFA Financial; their consensus rating is buy (3.71 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $13.25, 101.1% above the latest close of $6.59. Analysts expect earnings of $1.05 per share for 2026, +4.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.38 per share on revenue of $234.9 million. MFA Financial beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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MFA forecast FAQ
What is MFA Financial's price target?
The average analyst price target for MFA Financial is $13.25, 101.1% above the latest close of $6.59.
Is MFA Financial a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering MFA Financial, 2 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is MFA Financial's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.05 per share for 2026 (range $0.91 to $1.21); for 2027 the estimate is $1.38.
What is MFA Financial's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $232.4 million, growth of 0.6%; for 2027 it is $234.9 million.
When does MFA Financial report earnings?
MFA Financial is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.30.
Does MFA Financial usually beat earnings estimates?
MFA Financial reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.