When is Mfa Financial, Inc. (MFAN) next ex-dividend date?
Mfa Financial, Inc.'s next ex-dividend date is confirmed for October 30, 2026 ($0.5547 per share) — you must own the shares before that date to be entitled to the dividend. It is scheduled to be paid on November 16, 2026.
MFAN dividend at a glance
| Most recent payment | $0.555 per share, July 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Indicated annual dividend | $2.22 per share, at the current rate and cadence |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Change over the past year | Held at $0.555 |
| Typical time to payment | Paid about 15 days after the ex-date |
| History on file | 10 payments since April 2024 |
Confirmed upcoming ex-dividend date
The date Mfa Financial, Inc. has officially declared. There are no estimates beside it: we don't publish predicted ex-dates for MFAN, so this table shows only what the company has announced.
| Ex-date | Status | Amount | Declared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | ✓ confirmed | $0.5547 | — |
Mfa Financial, Inc.'s dividend schedule
Mfa Financial, Inc. has paid quarterly with the most recent ex-date on July 31, 2026. Its ex-dates usually land in the middle of the month.
Payment follows the ex-date by about 15 days, based on the announcements we hold for MFAN.
MFAN dividend history
The last 10 payments on record.
| Ex-date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.555 |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.555 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.555 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.555 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.555 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.555 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.555 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.555 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | $0.555 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | $0.764 |
Amounts are per share as reported on each ex-date, and are not restated for later share splits — a split shows up here as a step down in the per-share amount. Shown for schedule context, not as a yield.
Going ex-dividend around the same time
Other stocks also confirmed to go ex-dividend within a couple of days of MFAN's October 30 date:
Or see the full announcement and ex-dividend calendar.
Frequently asked questions
- When is MFAN's next ex-dividend date?
- Mfa Financial, Inc. goes ex-dividend on October 30, 2026 — a date the company has officially declared.
- Do I need to own MFAN before the ex-dividend date?
- Yes. You must already hold the shares when trading opens on the ex-dividend date to receive the payment. Buying on the ex-date itself is too late — the seller keeps that dividend. See ex-date vs record date vs payment date for how the dates fit together.
- How often does MFAN pay a dividend?
- Mfa Financial, Inc. has historically paid quarterly.
- How much does MFAN pay per share?
- The most recent payment was $0.555 per share, with an ex-date of July 31, 2026. At that rate and frequency the indicated annual dividend is $2.22 a share. This is the cash amount, not a yield — a yield depends on the share price you pay.