MFAO Dividend History & Yield
MFA Financial, Inc. 9.000% Seni · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.563 | $56.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 (in 142 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.563 | $56.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 (in 233 days) | May 14, 2027 | $0.563 | $56.30 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 30, 2027 (in 324 days) | Aug 13, 2027 | $0.563 | $56.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MFAO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.252 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 9 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much MFAO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 533 | $13,508 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,665 | $67,540 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,329 | $135,080 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.88%. $10,000 in MFAO would currently pay about $888 a year ($74 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MFAO dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | — | $0.563 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2026 | — | $0.563 | +0.0% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | — | $0.563 | +0.0% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | — | $0.563 | +0.0% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | — | $0.563 | +0.0% |
| May 1, 2025 | — | $0.563 | +0.0% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | — | $0.563 | +0.0% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | — | $0.563 | -23.7% |
| Aug 1, 2024 | — | $0.738 | — |
MFAO dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to MFAO'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
MFAO scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
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. 9.000% Seni
Sector: Real Estate. Industry: Real Estate Investment Trusts. First dividend on our records: Aug 1, 2024. 9 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MFAO dividend FAQ
When is MFAO's next ex-dividend date?
MFAO's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.563 per share, expected on Nov 13, 2026.
How often does MFAO pay dividends?
MFAO pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.563 per share with an ex-date of Jul 31, 2026.
What is MFAO's dividend yield?
MFAO's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 8.88%, based on $2.252 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $25.35. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.252 per share, is 8.88%.
How much does MFAO pay per share?
MFAO pays about $0.563 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.252 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $225.20 a year.
Has MFAO grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last year the regular payout changed +0.0%. MFAO did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of MFAO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.88%, you would need about 533 shares of MFAO (roughly $13,508 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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