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MFA Financial Inc is a specialty finance company that invests in and finances residential mortgage assets. Its principal business objective is to deliver shareholder value through the generation of distributable income and through asset performance linked to residential mortgage credit fundamentals. The company selectively invests in residential mortgage assets with a focus on credit analysis, projected prepayment rates, interest rate sensitivity and expected return. The company is an internally managed real estate investment trust or REIT.

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JMP Securities analyst Trevor Cranston reiterates MFA Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $12.5 price target.

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JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on MFA Finl, Maintains $12.5 Price Target

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MFA Financial Board Authorizes New $200M Stock Repurchase Program, Which Will Be In Effect Through End Of 2025

MFA Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.49 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.38 by 28.95 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $46.46 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $53.92 million by 13.83 percent. This is a 16.51 percent decrease over sales of $55.65 million the same period last year.

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MFA Finl Q4 2023 Adj EPS $0.49 Beats $0.38 Estimate, Sales $46.46M Miss $53.92M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 22, 2024

MFA Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) has observed the following analyst ratings within the last quarter: 
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These 4 analysts have an average price target of $12.25 versus the current price of MFA Finl at $11.13, implying upside.
Below is a summary of how these 4 analysts rated MFA Finl over the past 3 months. The greater the number of bullish ratings, the more positive analysts are on the stock and the greater the number of bearish ratings, the more negative analysts are on the stock
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This current average has decreased by 9.26% from the previous average price target of $13.50. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MFA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on MFA Finl analyst ratings.</a>
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<h1>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h1>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Analyst Expectations for MFA Finl's Future

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Bose George upgrades MFA Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and announces $12 price target.

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Upgrades MFA Finl to Outperform, Announces $12 Price Target

When analysts initiate coverage on a stock, it means they will begin to provide research on it and make investment recommendations for it for the first time. It typically leads to an increase in trading volume and interest among investors. It can help shares of those stocks to move higher.
Typically, analysts initiate coverage on two or three similar stocks at a time. But consider this somewhat unusual scenario where a single analyst initiated coverage on eight different mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs) on the same morning:
On Dec. 6, UBS analyst Douglas Harter initiated coverage with a Neutral rating on the following mREITs and announced price targets for each (year-to-date return included):
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<td>Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc.</td>
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<td>ARMOUR Residential REIT Inc.</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data source: <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/register/?utm_source=yahoo_finance">Benzinga Pro</a></figcaption></figure>
The performance of different mREITs varies even though they're in the same subsector. Investors in MFA Financial are a lot happier this year than those holding shares of Invesco Mortgage Capital.
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Despite performance variations, the analyst rated all eight as Neutral, most likely pending further research and assessments of each. Yet three of these mREITs stand out from the pack this year in total returns:
Starwood Property Trust Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STWD#NYSE">STWD</a>) is a Greenwich, Connecticut-based mREIT that acquires, finances and manages first mortgages, mezzanine loans and other types of loans for commercial and residential real estate. Starwood Property Trust operates throughout the U.S., Europe and Australia.
On Nov. 8, Starwood Property Trust reported its third-quarter operating results. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.49 beat the estimate of $0.47 but was below EPS of $0.51 in the third quarter of 2022. Revenue of $521.55 million missed the estimate of $523.77 million but was a 33.54% increase over revenue of $390.54 in the third quarter of 2022.
Starwood's 18.36% represents the highest year-to-date total return among the eight mREITs covered by the analyst.
MFA Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) is a New York-based mREIT that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and residential whole loans. In April 2023, Mfa celebrated its 25th anniversary on the New York Stock Exchange.
In September, MFA Financial announced the appointment of Michael Roper as chief financial officer, succeeding Stephen Yarad.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
On Nov. 7, MFA Financial reported its third-quarter operating results. Non-generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) earnings per share of $0.40 beat the estimates of $0.38. Revenue of $46.14 million beat the estimates of $44.86 million but was lower than third-quarter 2022 revenue of $52.29 million.
On Nov. 21, Raymond James analyst Stephen Lewis maintained MFA Financial with an Outperform rating while lowering the price target slightly from $13 to $12.50. MFA's recent closing price was $10.50.
The quarterly dividend of $0.35 imparts an annual dividend of $1.40, which presently yields 12.77%. The question is whether the dividend is sustainable, given that the payout ratio is a risky 95.8%. Still, that has not put a damper on its year-to-date performance of 18.21%.
Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFC#NYSE">EFC</a>) is an Old Greenwich, Connecticut-based mREIT that invests in diverse financial assets, including residential and commercial mortgage loans, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, consumer loans, collateralized loan obligations, nonmortgage and mortgage-related derivatives and other strategic debt and equity investments.&nbsp;
Ellington Financial takes on certain risks that other mREITs won't, but only if it feels the return adequately compensates for that risk. For example, loans are often made to underserved niche market segments that cannot procure loans elsewhere. Ellington Financial uses a risk-management infrastructure system to assess the risks involved in any deals it makes and charges higher interest rates to compensate for potential losses.&nbsp;
One risk Ellington Financial took this year was to actively pursue the acquisition of other mREITs. In May, Ellington announced it was merging with Arlington Asset Investment Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAIC#NYSE">AAIC</a>), and on July 3, it announced it also is acquiring Great Ajax Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJX#NYSE">AJX</a>). The Arlington acquisition is pending a vote by shareholders on Dec. 12, but in October the Great Ajax acquisition was terminated by the mutual agreement of both company boards. The termination of the Ajax deal helped Ellington Financial's share price rebound by 21% since touching a low on Oct. 25.
The recent price rise is interesting, considering that on Nov. 7, Ellington's third-quarter operating results were disappointing. Earnings per share of $0.33 were 21.43% below the estimates of $0.42 per share and even further below its third-quarter 2022 EPS of $0.44 per share. Revenue of $27.51 million was 46.59% below estimates of $51.51 million and third-quarter 2022 revenue of $36.51 million. Wall Street is more concerned with the Federal Reserve's moves right now than with the earnings reports of mREITs.
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UBS analyst Douglas Harter initiates coverage on MFA Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) with a Neutral rating and announces Price Target of $12.

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UBS Initiates Coverage On MFA Finl with Neutral Rating, Announces Price Target of $12

Raymond James has decided to maintain its Outperform rating of MFA Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) and lower its price target from $13.00 to $12.50.
Shares of MFA Finl are trading down 1.04% over the last 24 hours, at $10.44 per share.
A move to $12.50 would account for a 19.73% increase from the current share price.
<h3>About MFA Finl</h3>
MFA Financial Inc is a specialty finance company that invests in and finances residential mortgage assets. Its principal business objective is to deliver shareholder value through the generation of distributable income and through asset performance linked to residential mortgage credit fundamentals. The company selectively invests in residential mortgage assets with a focus on credit analysis, projected prepayment rates, interest rate sensitivity and expected return. The company is an internally managed real estate investment trust or REIT.
<h3>About Analyst Ratings</h3>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along with analyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform Rating for MFA Finl: Here's What You Need To Know

Raymond James analyst Stephen Laws maintains MFA Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $13 to $12.5.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on MFA Finl, Lowers Price Target to $12.5

MFA Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.64) per share. This is a 3.23 percent decrease over losses of $(0.62) per share from the same period last year. The company reported $46.14 million in sales this quarter. This is a 11.76 percent decrease over sales of $52.29 million the same period last year.

MFA Finl Q3 EPS $(0.64) Down From $(0.62) YoY, Sales $46.14M Down From $52.29M YoY

JMP Securities analyst Trevor Cranston maintains MFA Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) with a Market Outperform and lowers the price target from $14 to $12.5.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on MFA Finl, Lowers Price Target to $12.5

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Investors who have watched the huge declines in real estate investment trusts (REITs) since the beginning of 2022 can take heart in knowing that as economic or political cycles change, prices will ascend once more. One REIT subsector that's been hit particularly hard over the last 22 months is mortgage REITs (mREITs). Rising interest rates have crushed many REITs in this group.
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Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HASI#NYSE">HASI</a>) is an Annapolis, Maryland-based mREIT that is also considered a specialty REIT. It provides mortgage loans for renewable energy projects and owns stakes in a portfolio of solar and wind projects and other energy-efficient endeavors. Its business model and $4.9 billion portfolio are designed to invest in energy transitions that will improve the climate future.
Hannon Armstrong's chart since 2020 looks like a roller coaster with steep sell-offs and rapid ascensions. Its shares peaked at $64.30 in January 2021 and have declined significantly since then, with a dismal total return of negative 67.49%.
To its credit — unlike many other mREITs — Hannon Armstrong did not cut its dividend during the decline. Over the past 10 years, Hannon Armstrong has grown its dividend 558% from $0.06 per share to $0.395 per share with no suspensions or cuts. The forward annual dividend of $1.58 per share yields 9.65%, but the payout ratio is manageable at 76.24%.
The long decline recently was interrupted as Hannon Armstrong jumped 23.8% since bottoming on Oct. 6 at $13.22. On Oct. 10, Robert W. Baird &amp; Co. analyst Ben Kallo chose Hannon Armstrong as a Fresh Pick and reiterated an Outperform rating on the REIT. Kallo cited its portfolio diversity, strong financials and lesser exposure to interest rate risks for his bullish comments.
On Sept. 20, Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal-Weight rating, while reducing the price target from $26 to $24.
Hannon Armstrong joined the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 in mid-September. It has led all mREITs in performance within the last week.
MFA Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) is a New York-based mREIT that invests in residential mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and residential whole loans.
Since the beginning of 2022, MFA Financial has declined 37.4% from $14.65 to a recent closing price of $9.17. A 1-for-4 reverse stock split in April 2022 cut the stock price in half. But since bottoming at $8.44 on Oct. 4, MFA Financial has climbed back 8.6%. And over the past 52 weeks, MFA Financial has had a total return of 23.63%.
On Oct. 10, Zacks Investment Research Inc. upgraded MFA Financial from Neutral to Outperform. Wedbush Securities also has an Outperform rating on MFA Financial.
The quarterly dividend of $0.35 imparts an annual dividend of $1.40, which presently yields 15.27%. The question is whether the dividend is sustainable, given that the payout ratio is a risky 95.8%.
On Aug. 3, MFA Financial reported its second-quarter operating results. Non-generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40 beat the estimates by $0.06. Revenue of $44.51 million missed estimates of $53.96 million and was 15.36% below revenue of $52.58 million in the second quarter of 2022. Its third-quarter earnings report is scheduled for Nov. 7.
Arbor Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABR#NYSE">ABR</a>) is a Long Island, New York-based mREIT that initiates bridge and mezzanine loans for commercial and residential properties. Many of its loans originate through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs.
Arbor Realty Trust generates profits by the spread between the cost of financing a loan and the interest earned from that loan. Many of Arbor Realty Trust's commercial loans are first mortgage liens that are short term with higher interest rates.
On July 28, Arbor Realty Trust reported its second-quarter earnings. EPS of $0.57 beat the estimates of $0.44 by 29.55% and was a 9.62% increase over EPS of $0.52 per share in the second quarter of 2022. Revenue of $108.54 million beat the estimates of $99.11 million and was a 15.15% increase over revenue of $94.28 million in the second quarter of 2022.
Arbor Realty Trust raised its quarterly dividend in July from $0.42 to $0.43 per share, the 12th time it has done so in the last 14 quarters. The annual dividend payout of $1.72 per share presently yields 12.09% and has a five-year growth rate of 12.89%.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Arbor Realty was performing well until the end of July when Piper Sandler analyst Crispin Love double-downgraded it from Overweight to Underweight. The share price then dropped from a peak of $17.28 to a low of $13.29 on Oct. 4. Since then, Arbor Realty Trust has bounced back 7% to a recent closing price of $14.23.
Please note: mREITs, despite their enticing lofty yields, can be volatile and may not be suitable for more conservative investors.
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Management

MFA Financial Announces Appointment Of Michael Roper As CFO; Succeeds Stephen Yarad Effective Sept. 15

RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee reiterates MFA Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $11 price target.

RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on MFA Finl, Maintains $11 Price Target

MFA Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.40 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.34 by 17.65 percent. This is a 13.04 percent decrease over earnings of $0.46 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $44.51 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $49.41 million by 9.93 percent. This is a 15.36 percent decrease over sales of $52.58 million the same period last year.

MFA Finl Q2 EPS $0.40 Beats $0.34 Estimate, Sales $44.51M Miss $49.41M Estimate

JMP Securities has decided to maintain its Outperform rating of MFA Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>) and raise its price target from $13.00 to $14.00.
Shares of MFA Finl are trading up 0.52% over the last 24 hours, at $11.54 per share.
A move to $14.00 would account for a 21.32% increase from the current share price.
<h3>About MFA Finl</h3>
MFA Financial Inc is a specialty finance company that invests in and finances residential mortgage assets. Its principal business objective is to deliver shareholder value through the generation of distributable income and through asset performance linked to residential mortgage credit fundamentals. The company selectively invests in residential mortgage assets with a focus on credit analysis, projected prepayment rates, interest rate sensitivity and expected return. The company is an internally managed real estate investment trust or REIT.
<h3>About Analyst Ratings</h3>
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