MFA Mfa Financial dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Mfa Financial's last dividend was on Mar 31, 2025 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.36 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.41 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 15.9% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has grown by $0.01, or 2.9% from the previous dividend.
Key dates
- MFA last dividend date: Mar 31, 2025
MFA dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Dividend yield
MFA has a dividend yield of 15.9% which is higher than the Real Estate sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 7.25%, Mfa Financial's dividend yield is 119% higher. The historical 5-year average of MFA's dividend yield is 12.5%, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
Mfa Financial has been paying dividends since 1999. MFA has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 0.7% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 18%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.36 | 13.74% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.35 | 13.74% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.35 | 11.17% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.35 | 13.16% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.35 | 12.44% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.35 | 12.23% |
| Sep 29, 2023 | $0.35 | 14.57% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.35 | 13.39% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.35 | 16.37% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.35 | 16.78% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.44 | 21.57% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.44 | 15.91% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | $0.44 | 10.24% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.44 | 8.48% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.4 | 7.61% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.4 | 6.52% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.3 | 4.85% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.3 | 8.46% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.2 | 16.67% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $0.8 | 52.63% |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.8 | 10.36% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $0.8 | 10.81% |
| Jun 28, 2019 | $0.8 | 11.14% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $0.8 | 11.05% |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.8 | 11.9% |
| Sep 28, 2018 | $0.8 | 10.88% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $0.8 | 10.5% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $0.8 | 10.77% |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.8 | 10.09% |
| Sep 27, 2017 | $0.8 | 9.2% |
| Jun 27, 2017 | $0.8 | 9.58% |
| Mar 27, 2017 | $0.8 | 10.09% |
| Dec 23, 2016 | $0.8 | 10.47% |
| Sep 26, 2016 | $0.8 | 10.65% |
| Jun 24, 2016 | $0.8 | 11.44% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | $0.8 | 12.14% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | $0.8 | 11.78% |
| Sep 25, 2015 | $0.8 | 11.38% |
| Jun 25, 2015 | $0.8 | 10.55% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | $0.8 | 10.19% |
Mfa Financial dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
MFA has a payout ratio of 169.9% which is higher than the Real Estate sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 149.9%, Mfa Financial's payout ratio is 13% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
MFA dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFA Mfa Financial Inc | 15.9% | $1.41 | 169.9% |
| ESS Essex Property Trust Inc | 3.66% | $9.92 | 85.9% |
| SKT Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc | 3.54% | $1.1 | 123.6% |
| VTR Ventas Inc | 2.74% | $1.83 | 871.4% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Mfa Financial pay a dividend?
Yes, Mfa Financial has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. MFA has been paying dividends since 1999.
When was MFA's last dividend?
Mfa Financial's last regular dividend was on Mar 31, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.36 per share.
How much dividend does Mfa Financial pay (per share)?
On an annual basis MFA pays $1.41 per share.
What is Mfa Financial's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Mfa Financial is 15.9%.
How often does Mfa Financial pay dividends?
Mfa Financial has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Mfa Financial's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Mfa Financial is 169.9%.
Does Mfa Financial pay a good dividend?
Mfa Financial's dividend yield is higher than the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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