OLD GREENWICH, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today announced an estimated book value per share of common stock of $13.31 as of January 31, 2026. This estimate includes the effect of the previously announced monthly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock, paid on February 27, 2026 to holders of record on January 30, 2026, with the same ex-dividend date. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Estimated book value per common share is su