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Ellington Credit Co is focused on corporate collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). It focuses on acquiring, investing in, and managing secondary CLO mezzanine debt and equity tranches. The company relies on risk management, including disciplined liquidity management and selective use of credit hedges, to preserve book value during times of stress. It also leverages Ellington's proprietary technology, analytics, and risk management systems to enhance underwriting and investment selection and to guide ongoing portfolio monitoring and surveillance.

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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the financial sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ellington Credit Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EARN#NYSE">EARN</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 16.70%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Douglas Harter maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $5.25 to $5.5 on June 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst Mikhail Goberman reiterated a Market Perform rating on April 19, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 20, Ellington Credit posted downbeat quarterly earnings</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWO#NYSE">TWO</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 16.61%</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee maintained a Sector Perform rating and cut the price target from $13 to $12 on May 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Douglas Harter maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $12 to $13 on May 1, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 6, TWO Harbors Investment priced its $100 million public offering of 9.375% senior notes due 2030.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 15.13%</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee maintained a Sector Perform rating and cut the price target from $12 to $10 on May 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Bose George maintained an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $12.5 to $12 on May 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On June 12, MFA Financial announced a dividend of 36 cents per share.</li>
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UBS analyst Douglas Harter maintains Ellington Credit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EARN#NYSE">EARN</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $5.25 to $5.5.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Ellington Credit, Raises Price Target to $5.5

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Ellington Credit Q1 Adj. EPS $0.26 Misses $0.27 Estimate, Sales $9.25M Miss $9.35M Estimate

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• DouYu Intl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOYU#NASDAQ">DOYU</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Freightos (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRGO#NASDAQ">CRGO</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.10 per share on revenue of $6.78 million. 
• Eagle Materials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXP#NYSE">EXP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.43 per share on revenue of $478.95 million. 
• Canaan (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAN#NASDAQ">CAN</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.15 per share on revenue of $89.12 million. 
• IHS Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IHS#NYSE">IHS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $421.26 million. 
• Nebius Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBIS#NASDAQ">NBIS</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.44 per share on revenue of $57.73 million. 
• Vipshop Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIPS#NYSE">VIPS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $3.62 billion. 
• GDS Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDS#NASDAQ">GDS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.22 per share on revenue of $374.51 million. 
• Viking Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIK#NYSE">VIK</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.27 per share on revenue of $841.18 million. 
• H World Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTHT#NASDAQ">HTHT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $754.09 million. 
• Home Depot (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.59 per share on revenue of $39.25 billion. 
• Amer Sports (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AS#NYSE">AS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $1.39 billion. 
• Bilibili (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BILI#NASDAQ">BILI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $947.72 million. 
• Elbit Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESLT#NASDAQ">ESLT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.30 per share on revenue of $1.69 billion. 
• ATRenew (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RERE#NYSE">RERE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $636.00 million. 
• BW LPG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWLP#NYSE">BWLP</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• ProPhase Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRPH#NASDAQ">PRPH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.18 per share on revenue of $2.45 million. 
• Eltek (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELTK#NASDAQ">ELTK</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• NexGen Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXE#NYSE">NXE</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• ZKH Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZKH#NYSE">ZKH</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Pony AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Arbe Robotics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARBE#NASDAQ">ARBE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $100 thousand. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• James Hardie Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHX#NYSE">JHX</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLNE#NASDAQ">BLNE</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• CXApp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXAI#NASDAQ">CXAI</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Viasat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSAT#NASDAQ">VSAT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $1.14 billion. 
• Tuya (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TUYA#NYSE">TUYA</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
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• FinVolution Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FINV#NYSE">FINV</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Ellington Credit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EARN#NYSE">EARN</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Modine Manufacturing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOD#NYSE">MOD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.96 per share on revenue of $633.13 million. 
• Evolv Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVLV#NASDAQ">EVLV</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $2.28 billion. 
• Keysight Techs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEYS#NYSE">KEYS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.65 per share on revenue of $1.28 billion. 
• Toll Brothers (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.88 per share on revenue of $2.51 billion. 
• ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZTO#NYSE">ZTO</a>) is expected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• KNOT Offshore Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNOP#NYSE">KNOP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $79.73 million. 
• Auna (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUNA#NYSE">AUNA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $305.60 million. 
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the financial sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRZN#NASDAQ">HRZN</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 17.89%</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Paul Johnson maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $8 to $7.5 on April 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Compass Point analyst Casey Alexander upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $8.25 on Dec. 17, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 29, Horizon Technology Finance reported first-quarter financial results and missed its net and total investment income estimates.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Ellington Credit Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EARN#NYSE">EARN</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 17.78%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Douglas Harter maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $6.5 to $5.25 on April 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst Mikhail Goberman reiterated a Market Perform rating on April 19, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 3, Ellington Credit Company's Board of Trustees declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 16.38%</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $11 to $10 on April 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $11 to $10 on April 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 21, AGNC Investment posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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UBS analyst Douglas Harter maintains Ellington Credit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EARN#NYSE">EARN</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $6.5 to $5.25.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Ellington Credit, Lowers Price Target to $5.25

Piper Sandler analyst Crispin Love maintains Ellington Credit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EARN#NYSE">EARN</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $8 to $6.5.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Ellington Credit, Lowers Price Target to $6.5

Ellington Credit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EARN#NYSE">EARN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.30 by 6.67 percent. This is a 3.7 percent increase over earnings of $0.27 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $6.142 which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $7.186 million by 100.00 percent. This is a 100.00 percent decrease over sales of $377.000 thousand the same period last year.

Ellington Credit Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $0.28 Misses $0.30 Estimate, Sales $6.142 Miss $7.186M Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• EHang Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EH#NASDAQ">EH</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.07 per share on revenue of $23.36 million. 
• Hello Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOMO#NASDAQ">MOMO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $365.05 million. 
• Chicago Atlantic Real (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REFI#NASDAQ">REFI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $14.19 million. 
• Waterdrop (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDH#NYSE">WDH</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Upland Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPLD#NASDAQ">UPLD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.20 per share on revenue of $67.84 million. 
• VNET Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNET#NASDAQ">VNET</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $284.88 million. 
• Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRA#NASDAQ">VRA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $107.94 million. 
• Sprinklr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXM#NYSE">CXM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.07 per share on revenue of $200.59 million. 
• Arcos Dorados Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCO#NYSE">ARCO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $1.15 billion. 
• Vivid Seats (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEAT#NASDAQ">SEAT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $194.15 million. 
• OptimizeRx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPRX#NASDAQ">OPRX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $30.36 million. 
• Navigator Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVGS#NYSE">NVGS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.32 per share on revenue of $120.87 million. 
• ABM Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABM#NYSE">ABM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.78 per share on revenue of $2.09 billion. 
• Smith Douglas Homes (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SDHC#NYSE">SDHC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $265.85 million. 
• Amarin Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRN#NASDAQ">AMRN</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $32.37 million. 
• ZIM Integrated Shipping (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.49 per share on revenue of $2.02 billion. 
• Solo Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DTC#NYSE">DTC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $161.60 million. 
• National Energy Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NESR#NASDAQ">NESR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.25 per share on revenue of $339.84 million. 
• iRobot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IRBT#NASDAQ">IRBT</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $1.73 per share on revenue of $171.00 million. 
• Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONDS#NASDAQ">ONDS</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $5.75 million. 
• BingEx (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLX#NASDAQ">FLX</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• InspireMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSPR#NASDAQ">NSPR</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $1.82 million. 
• United Homes Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHG#NASDAQ">UHG</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Harvard Bioscience (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBIO#NASDAQ">HBIO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $24.15 million. 
• MagnaChip Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MX#NYSE">MX</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $61.57 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Vasta Platform (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VSTA#NASDAQ">VSTA</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.25 per share on revenue of $110.28 million. 
• KLX Energy Services Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLXE#NASDAQ">KLXE</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.80 per share on revenue of $168.90 million. 
• Algoma Steel Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTL#NASDAQ">ASTL</a>) is expected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Comtech Telecom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMTL#NASDAQ">CMTL</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.25 per share on revenue of $129.53 million. 
• Aris Water Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARIS#NYSE">ARIS</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Legacy Housing (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEGH#NASDAQ">LEGH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $44.59 million. 
• Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKTR#NASDAQ">NKTR</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $36.66 million. 
• Montauk Renewables (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNTK#NASDAQ">MNTK</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $56.32 million. 
• Ellington Credit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EARN#NYSE">EARN</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.30 per share on revenue of $9.65 million. 
• FreightCar America (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAIL#NASDAQ">RAIL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.05 per share on revenue of $152.02 million. 
• PHX Minerals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHX#NYSE">PHX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $8.93 million. 
• Crown Castle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.82 per share on revenue of $1.64 billion. 
• SentinelOne (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.21 per share on revenue of $222.33 million. 
• ContextLogic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOGC#NASDAQ">LOGC</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• UiPath (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PATH#NYSE">PATH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $425.34 million. 
• SenesTech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNES#NASDAQ">SNES</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $1.50 per share on revenue of $710 thousand. 
• RCM Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCMT#NASDAQ">RCMT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $79.00 million. 
• Beauty Health (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKIN#NASDAQ">SKIN</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $77.45 million. 
• Fathom Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTHM#NASDAQ">FTHM</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.17 per share on revenue of $84.70 million. 
• Cardlytics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDLX#NASDAQ">CDLX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.20 per share on revenue of $63.63 million. 
• Biote (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTMD#NASDAQ">BTMD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $51.20 million. 
• Limoneira (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMNR#NASDAQ">LMNR</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.17 per share on revenue of $40.70 million. 
• Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVGW#NASDAQ">CVGW</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.29 per share on revenue of $161.55 million. 
• KORU Medical Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRMD#NASDAQ">KRMD</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $8.89 million. 
• American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.51 per share on revenue of $1.60 billion. 
• Berry Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRY#NASDAQ">BRY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $173.00 million. 
• Phreesia (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHR#NYSE">PHR</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $108.91 million. 
• Adobe (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.97 per share on revenue of $5.66 billion. 
• electroCore (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECOR#NASDAQ">ECOR</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.34 per share on revenue of $7.29 million. 
• AudioEye (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEYE#NASDAQ">AEYE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $9.73 million. 
• BGSF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGSF#NYSE">BGSF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.08 per share on revenue of $67.65 million. 
• CI&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CINT#NYSE">CINT</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Companhia Siderurgica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SID#NYSE">SID</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $1.94 billion. 
• Performant Healthcare (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHLT#NASDAQ">PHLT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $34.15 million. 
• Urgently (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULY#NASDAQ">ULY</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Assertio Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASRT#NASDAQ">ASRT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.01 per share on revenue of $28.67 million. 
• Quest Resource Holding (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRHC#NASDAQ">QRHC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $73.63 million. 
• CPS Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPSH#NASDAQ">CPSH</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Kewaunee Scientific (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KEQU#NASDAQ">KEQU</a>) is expected to report earnings for its third quarter. 
• Zedge (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZDGE#AMEX">ZDGE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $7.71 million. 
• NextNav (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NN#NASDAQ">NN</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.14 per share on revenue of $1.73 million. 
• Monogram Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGRM#NASDAQ">MGRM</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Fossil Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOSL#NASDAQ">FOSL</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Anika Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANIK#NASDAQ">ANIK</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $29.00 million. 
• Aris Mining (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARMN#AMEX">ARMN</a>) is likely to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Brilliant Earth Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRLT#NASDAQ">BRLT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $116.82 million. 
• Tilly's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLYS#NYSE">TLYS</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.29 per share on revenue of $159.90 million. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Earnings Scheduled For March 12, 2025

Ellington Credit Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EARN#NYSE">EARN</a>) ("we") today reported the following preliminary fourth quarter financial results, and update on its portfolio and pending conversion to a CLO closed-end fund.
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<li>Book value per common share is estimated to be in the range of $6.52 to $6.54 as of December 31, 2024, including the effects of dividends of $0.24 per common share declared during the quarter.</li>
<li>Net income (loss) per common share is estimated to be in the range of $(0.08) to $(0.06) for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.</li>
<li>Adjusted Distributable Earnings1 per common share is estimated to be in the range of $0.26 to $0.28 for the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Adjusted Distributable Earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Reconciliation of Adjusted Distributable Earnings to Net Income (Loss)" below for an explanation regarding the calculation of Adjusted Distributable Earnings.</li>
<li>Total shareholders' equity is estimated to be $195 million as of December 31, 2024.</li>
<li>CLO portfolio and MBS portfolio increased to approximately $170 million and $510 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2024.</li>
<li>Capital allocation2 to CLOs was approximately 72% as of December 31, 2024 as compared to 58% as of September 30, 2024.</li>
<li>Expected conversion to a closed-end fund on or before April 1, 2025.</li>
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Reported Earlier, Ellington Credit Reports Preliminary Q4 Adj. EPS Of $0.26-$0.28 (Vs. $0.30 Est.), Estimates Book Value At $6.52-$6.54, And Provides Conversion Update

Ellington Credit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EARN#NYSE">EARN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 22.22 percent decrease over earnings of $0.36 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.752 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $5.241 million by 9.33 percent. This is a 533.58 percent increase over sales of $(1.096 million) the same period last year.

Ellington Credit Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.28, Inline, Sales $4.752M Miss $5.241M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For November 12, 2024

Ellington Credit Postpones Its 2024 Annual Meeting Of Shareholders, Originally Scheduled For September 26, 2024

AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/agnc#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) is in the limelight with the Federal Reserve&#39;s decision to begin an interest rate cut this month. The Fed has kept its influential lending rate at its highest level at 5.25-5.50% since 2001 to tame inflation. The inflation has been gradually cooling down.
On Aug. 23, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell stated that the central bank has &quot;ample room&quot; to maneuver as policy enters its next phase. He stressed that the timing and speed of reduction will &quot;depend on incoming data.&quot; With this, as per the CME Fedwatch tool, the market participants are now predicting a 61% chance of a 50 basis point rate cut this month compared with a 26% chance predicted a month ago.
AGNC is one of the mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT) stocks burdened by the higher-interest-rate environment. With an improving market scenario and rate cut around the corner, investors are turning optimistic about AGNC stock. In the past six months, the shares of AGNC stock have rallied 15.5% compared with the industry&#39;s growth of 6%.
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The stock is also trading above the 50-day SMA, representing a bullish trend.
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In the current situation, should investors scoop up AGNC Investment stock? Before making any hasty decision, it would be prudent to take a look at the reasons behind the surge, the stock&#39;s growth prospects as well as risks (if any).
<h2>How Rate Cut Benefits AGNC?</h2>
AGNC&#39;s financials have been adversely impacted since early 2022, when the Fed first began its interest rate hiking cycle. The negative return and falling profitability raised concerns about the company&#39;s Investment&#39;s capacity to sustain its high-yielding payment.
At the end of the six months ended June 30, 2024, AGNC&#39;s interest income grew 54% compared with the six months ended June 30, 2022, thanks to higher rates on its MBS portfolio. However, its borrowing costs rose significantly, as interest expenses ballooned from $107 million to $1.4 billion during the same period. As a result, this mREIT had a net interest loss of $33 million at the end of six months ended June 30, 2024, against $763 million of net interest income registered at the end of six months ended June 30, 2022.
As long-term bond yields have declined with the Fed&#39;s decision of an interest rate cut, this resulted in a decline in mortgage rates. The average rate on the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.35% as of Aug. 29 from 6.46% a week ago. A year ago, the metric averaged 7.18%.
As rate cuts begin, it will likely increase net interest spreads. This will ease earnings pressure for AGNC, as it is currently reeling under high funding costs. This will help the company to increase its dividend payout.
Also, the company has solid access to attractive funding across a broad spectrum of counterparties and financing conditions. As a result, it has flexibility in the opportunistic enhancement of its portfolio. AGNC Investment&#39;s liquidity as of June 30, 2024, including cash and unencumbered Agency assets, was $5.3 billion. This should alleviate some concerns about its capacity to maintain its payout.
High rates also impacted the book value of AGNC&#39;s investments due to &quot;spread risk.&quot; From June 30, 2022, to June 30, 2024, the company&#39;s book value per share has declined 36.8%.
Nonetheless, the long-term outlook for Agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) looks favorable. Agency MBS spreads have remained in a range that supports positive long-term risk-adjusted returns for leveraged investors like AGNC. At these levels, Agency MBS provides a significant incremental yield over both U.S. Treasuries and investment-grade corporate paper, which will continue to drive demand for Agency MBS. Given the favorable supply-demand dynamic for Agency MBS and the improving monetary policy outlook, the prospects for AGNC look favorable.
<h2>AGNC&#39;s Impressive Payout</h2>
This publicly traded mREIT offers a lucrative dividend yield.
As the expected rate cut will support AGNC&#39;s financials, the company can continue to pay dividends to its shareholders.
Income-seeking investors have a large appetite for REIT stocks, as U.S. law requires REITs to distribute 90% of their annual taxable income in the form of dividends. As for AGNC, the company has a record of paying monthly dividends.
AGNC&#39;s current dividend yield is 14.01%. This is impressive compared with the industry&#39;s average of 11.2% and attracts investors as it represents a steady income stream.
AGNC is not the only dividend-paying stock among Zacks Industry &ndash; REIT and Equity Trust. Stocks like Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nly#NYSE">NLY</a>) and Ellington Credit Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/earn#NYSE">EARN</a>) are also providing investors with solid dividend options.
NLY has an annual dividend yield of 12.9%, while EARN has a dividend yield of 13.9%.
Coming back to AGNC, dividends aside, it has a share repurchase plan in place. In 2022 and 2021, AGNC Investment repurchased 4.7 million shares and 17.7 million shares for $51 million and $281 million, respectively. With no repurchases done in 2023 and the first half of 2024, $1 billion remained under this program for repurchase through Dec. 31, 2024. It plans to buy back shares only when the repurchase price is lower than the then-current estimate of tangible net book value per common share. The buyback program will enable it to respond to the volatility in its stock and boost shareholders&#39; wealth.
<h2>Factors to Consider Before Choosing AGNC</h2>
The ultra-high dividend yield and regular payout look eye-catching for most investors watching for high-income funds. However, in April 2020, AGNC slashed its dividend to 12 cents per share from 16 cents and continued to pay the same amount in later periods. Also, the company has a history of cutting its dividend.
Further, any volatility in the mortgage market, unfavorable changes in the shape of the yield curve, interest-rate volatility and deterioration of the generic financial conditions may affect the performance of the company&#39;s investments.
Also, analyst seems to be bearish about AGNC. Over the past 60 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 and 2025 earnings has moved downward.
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<h2>Unlocking Valuation for AGNC</h2>
From a valuation standpoint, AGNC Investment appears expensive relative to the industry. The company is currently trading at a discount with a forward 12-month Price-to-Tangible Book (P/TB) multiple of 1.16X, above the industry average of 0.99X.
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The stock is more expensive than its peer, NLY&#39;s current forward 12-month P/TB of 1.06X. AGNC is trading at a discount to EARN&#39;s current forward 12-month P/E of 0.96X.
<h2>Should You Make a Bet on AGNC Now?</h2>
The Fed&#39;s adjustment in monetary policy should benefit AGNC. A rate-cutting cycle should boost its net interest spread and the book value of its portfolio. That could be a strong tailwind for the company in the upcoming period.
However, volatility in the mortgage market, unfavorable changes in the shape of the yield curve, and deterioration of the generic financial conditions may affect the AGNC&#39;s performance. Moreover, the company has a track record of lowering dividends during stressful times.
To conclude, investors interested in AGNC should wait for a better entry point, considering its premium valuation. They should analyze the upcoming interest rate changes and market volatility closely for a more appropriate entry point. The stock&#39;s Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) supports our thesis.
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