MFA Dividend History & Yield
MFA Financial, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 (in 71 days) | Jan 18, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 5, 2027 (in 162 days) | Apr 19, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (in 253 days) | Jul 19, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Oct 4, 2027 (in 344 days) | Oct 18, 2027 | $0.36 | $36.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MFA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.44 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MFA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 834 | $5,550 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,167 | $27,750 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,334 | $55,500 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 21.62%. $10,000 in MFA would currently pay about $2,162 a year ($180 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MFA dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.36 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.36 | +2.9% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2024 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2023 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.35 | -20.5% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Mar 21, 2022 | — | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.44 | +10.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.40 | +33.3% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2020 | — | $0.30 | +50.0% |
MFA dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to MFA's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
MFA scores 50/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About MFA Financial, Inc.
MFA Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate investment trust in the United States. It operates through two segments: Mortgage-Related Assets and Lima One. The Mortgage-Related Assets segment primarily invests in and manages a diversified portfolio of residential whole loans, including nonqualified mortgage loans, business purpose loans such as single-family rental loans, single-family and multifamily transitional loans, legacy re-performing and non-performing loans, and agency-eligible investor loans. This segment also invests in residential mortgage-backed securities, including agency MBS, non-agency MBS, and credit risk transfer securities.
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: REIT - Mortgage. First dividend on our records: Jun 26, 1998. 115 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MFA dividend FAQ
When is MFA's next ex-dividend date?
MFA's next ex-dividend date is Jan 4, 2027 (in 71 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.36 per share, expected on Jan 18, 2027.
How often does MFA pay dividends?
MFA pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.36 per share with an ex-date of Oct 5, 2026.
What is MFA's dividend yield?
MFA's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 21.62%, based on $1.44 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $6.66. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.44 per share, is 21.62%.
How much does MFA pay per share?
MFA pays about $0.36 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.44 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $144.00 a year.
Has MFA grown or cut its dividend?
MFA has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 0.6% a year (+0.7% over the last year). MFA did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of MFA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 21.62%, you would need about 834 shares of MFA (roughly $5,550 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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