MFA Dividend Yield & Safety Analysis

MFA FINANCIAL, INC. • Mortgage & CRE Finance • Exchange: NYSE:MFA

Dividend Yield
5.26%
$0.35 Annualized / Share
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
$0.09 Per Distribution
AFFO Payout Ratio
72.9%
Fortress Coverage
Dividend Safety
80/100
Safe

REITwave Dividend Safety Rating

Solid dividend coverage supported by stable recurring rental cash flows.

Safe (80/100)

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Recent Dividend Payment History

Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Cash Amount Distribution Type
October 2026 Upcoming Scheduled $0.09 Regular Quarterly Dividend

5-Year Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) Projection

Hypothetical $10,000 initial investment with 100% automatic dividend reinvestment at current yield:

Time Horizon Accumulated Shares Annual Dividend Income Estimated Portfolio Value
Year 1 1578.1 Shares $525.53 $10,825.53
Year 2 1656.3 Shares $552.34 $11,702.63
Year 3 1735.9 Shares $579.70 $12,633.41
Year 4 1817.0 Shares $607.58 $13,619.99
Year 5 1899.4 Shares $635.95 $14,664.54

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MFA FINANCIAL, INC. (MFA)'s dividend yield?

MFA FINANCIAL, INC. (MFA) currently pays an annualized dividend yield of 5.26%, representing an annual cash distribution of approximately $0.35 per share.

Is MFA's dividend safe from being cut?

REITwave assigns MFA an institutional Dividend Safety Score of 80/100 (Safe) with an AFFO payout ratio of 72.9%. Solid dividend coverage supported by stable recurring rental cash flows.

How often does MFA pay dividends?

MFA FINANCIAL, INC. pays dividends on a Quarterly distribution schedule, delivering cash directly to brokerage accounts 4 times per year.

When is the next ex-dividend date for MFA?

For MFA FINANCIAL, INC. (MFA), ex-dividend dates typically precede the cash pay date by 10 to 14 days. Check REITwave's 30-day cash flow calendar for confirmed declared dates.