MFA FINANCIAL INC (MFA) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

NYSE:MFA • US55272X6076

10.05 USD
-0.03 (-0.3%)
At close: Feb 19, 2026
9.97 USD
-0.08 (-0.8%)
After Hours: 2/19/2026, 8:15:18 PM

MFA Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap1.03B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)89.86M
Shares102.20M
Float100.15M
52 Week High11.08
52 Week Low7.85
Yearly Dividend1.73
Dividend Yield14.29%
EPS(TTM)1
PE10.05
Fwd PE7.37
Earnings (Next)05-04
IPO1998-04-13
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryMortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)"
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS SubIndustryMortgage REITs
MFA short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of MFA in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 0 2 4 6 8

MFA long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of MFA in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years -2 -4 -6 -8 -10

The current stock price of MFA is 10.05 USD. In the past month the price increased by 0.7%. In the past year, price decreased by -2.43%.

MFA FINANCIAL INC / MFA Daily stock chart

MFA Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 7 / 10 to MFA. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, MFA turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 47.54% of all stocks.


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MFA Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MFA. While MFA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health.


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MFA Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months MFA reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 1. The EPS decreased by -35.48% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 11.27%
ROA 0.74%
ROE 4.93%
Debt/Equity 5.4
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%-30.77%
Sales Q2Q%9.21%
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
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MFA Forecast & Estimates

10 analysts have analysed MFA and the average price target is 10.65 USD. This implies a price increase of 5.93% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 10.05.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 36.35% and a revenue growth -2.29% for MFA


Analysts
Analysts72
Price Target10.65 (5.97%)
EPS Next Y36.35%
Revenue Next Year-2.29%
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MFA Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners55.51%
Ins Owners0.89%
Short Float %2.67%
Short Ratio1.97
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MFA Competitors/Peers

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AGNCZ AGNC INVESTMENT CORP - AGNC 8 3/4 PERP17.0128.919B
AGNCN AGNC INVESTMENT CORP - AGNC 9.02818 PERP16.8128.576B
AGNCO AGNC INVESTMENT CORP - AGNC 8.91018 PERP16.6128.233B
AGNCL AGNC INVESTMENT CORP - AGNC 7 3/4 PERP16.4127.9B
AGNCP AGNC INVESTMENT CORP - AGNC 8 PERP16.3427.768B
AGNCM AGNC INVESTMENT CORP - AGNC 8.2658 PERP16.2927.685B
NLY ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT IN7.6416.246B
AGNC AGNC INVESTMENT CORP7.3812.538B
STWD STARWOOD PROPERTY TRUST INC9.636.67B
RITM RITHM CAPITAL CORP4.535.881B

About MFA

Company Profile

MFA logo image MFA Financial, Inc. is a real estate investment trust engaged in the business of investment, on a leveraged basis, in residential mortgage assets including agency mortgage-backed securities, non-agency mortgage-backed securities, and residential whole loans. The company is headquartered in New York City, New York and currently employs 348 full-time employees. Its targeted investments primarily include residential whole loans and residential mortgage securities. Its residential whole loans include non-QM loans, business purpose loans, and legacy re-performing loans (RPL)/ non-performing loans (NPL). Its residential mortgage securities include agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), non-agency MBS, CRT securities and mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)-related assets, which include term notes backed directly or indirectly by MSRs. Its principal business objective is to deliver shareholder value through the generation of distributable income and through asset performance linked to residential mortgage credit fundamentals. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lima One Capital (Lima One), also originates and services business purpose loans for real estate investors.

Company Info

MFA FINANCIAL INC

350 Park Avenue, 20th Fl

New York City NEW YORK 10022 US

CEO: Craig L. Knutson

Employees: 348

MFA Company Website

MFA Investor Relations

Phone: 12122076400

MFA FINANCIAL INC / MFA FAQ

Can you describe the business of MFA FINANCIAL INC?

MFA Financial, Inc. is a real estate investment trust engaged in the business of investment, on a leveraged basis, in residential mortgage assets including agency mortgage-backed securities, non-agency mortgage-backed securities, and residential whole loans. The company is headquartered in New York City, New York and currently employs 348 full-time employees. Its targeted investments primarily include residential whole loans and residential mortgage securities. Its residential whole loans include non-QM loans, business purpose loans, and legacy re-performing loans (RPL)/ non-performing loans (NPL). Its residential mortgage securities include agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), non-agency MBS, CRT securities and mortgage servicing rights (MSRs)-related assets, which include term notes backed directly or indirectly by MSRs. Its principal business objective is to deliver shareholder value through the generation of distributable income and through asset performance linked to residential mortgage credit fundamentals. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lima One Capital (Lima One), also originates and services business purpose loans for real estate investors.


What is the stock price of MFA FINANCIAL INC today?

The current stock price of MFA is 10.05 USD. The price decreased by -0.3% in the last trading session.


Does MFA FINANCIAL INC pay dividends?

MFA FINANCIAL INC (MFA) has a dividend yield of 14.29%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 1.73.


What is the ChartMill rating of MFA FINANCIAL INC stock?

MFA has a ChartMill Technical rating of 7 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 4 out of 10.


What is the analyst forecast for MFA stock?

10 analysts have analysed MFA and the average price target is 10.65 USD. This implies a price increase of 5.93% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 10.05.


Is MFA FINANCIAL INC (MFA) stock a good buy?

This depends on your investment goals. Check the Technical and Fundamental Analysis tabs for insights on MFA.


Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for MFA FINANCIAL INC?

MFA FINANCIAL INC (MFA) will report earnings on 2026-05-04, before the market open.