MFA Financial declares USD 0.36 dividend per MFA Financial stock
Published on 10/01/2026 at 16:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
MFA Financial declared a USD 0.36 quarterly dividend on September 23, 2026, giving its latest shareholder payout a clear date and amount. The payment is scheduled for October 30, 2026, to investors recorded on October 5, 2026, according to Business Wire.
Dividend date sets the near-term frame
The dividend is the latest concrete distribution event for the mortgage real estate investment trust. The company said the cash payout applies to common stock, while the October 5 record date creates the next key date for shareholders.
For income-oriented analysis, the payment must be read alongside earnings quality rather than viewed in isolation. MFA Financial's second-quarter results included GAAP net income of USD 36.2 million and diluted earnings per share of USD 0.34, according to Business Wire.
Second-quarter earnings add a counterweight
The second-quarter figure compares with a loss of USD 0.11 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2026 in the structured financial statements, marking a USD 0.45 improvement between the two reported quarters. The comparison is GAAP diluted earnings per share against GAAP diluted earnings per share.
MFA Financial invests in residential mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities and other real estate assets. Its business mix makes dividend coverage and credit performance important alongside the headline payout.
Analysts see a USD 10.46 target
MarketBeat reported on September 29, 2026, that four analysts rated MFA Financial a Buy, two rated it a Hold and one rated it a Sell. The resulting consensus was Hold, with an average target of USD 10.46.
That target stands against a current NYSE quote of USD 7.68 on October 1, 2026 at 10:56 a.m. ET. MFA Financial's market capitalization was USD 784.6 million, while its 52-week range was USD 7.63 to USD 10.43.
MFA Financial key facts
- Company: MFA Financial, Inc.
- Ticker: MFA
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Market capitalization: USD 784.6 million (as of October 1, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 7.63-10.43 (as of October 1, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Real Estate / Mortgage REIT
