MFA
MFA Financial
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Real Estate
- NYSE: MFA
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jul 31, 2026
Dividend yield: 27.91%
Payout ratio: 250.7%
MFA Financial's last dividend was on Jul 31, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $1.117 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2.56 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 27.91% based on its recent close price.
MFA dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
MFA Financial Dividend yield
MFA has a dividend yield of 27.91% which is higher than the Real Estate sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 5.9%, MFA Financial's dividend yield is 373% higher. The historical 5-year average of MFA's dividend yield is 14.5%, which is lower than the current one.
MFA Dividend history
MFA Financial has been paying dividends since 1999. MFA has issued five dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 80% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 6% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 91%.
MFA Financial Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $1.117 | 28.07% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.36 | 14.86% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.36 | 15.03% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.36 | 15.47% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.36 | 15.56% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.36 | 15.01% |
| 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 250.7% which is higher than the Real Estate sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Real Estate sector average of 139.9%, MFA Financial's payout ratio is 79% 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 | 27.91% | $2.56 | 250.7% |
| ESS Essex Property Trust Inc | 3.59% | $10.32 | 160.5% |
| SKT Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Inc | 3.15% | $1.21 | 109% |
| VTR Ventas Inc | 2.19% | $2 | 350.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does MFA Financial pay a dividend?
Yes, MFA Financial has paid five 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 Jul 31, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $1.117 per share.
How much dividend does MFA Financial pay (per share)?
On an annual basis MFA pays $2.56 per share.
What is MFA Financial's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of MFA Financial is 27.91%.
What is MFA Financial's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of MFA Financial is 250.7%.
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.