Monthly dividend held at $0.13; no change to the payout signal

The payout was unchanged, matching the standing expectation. The board declared another $0.13-per-share monthly common dividend, consistent with Ellington Financial’s established $0.13 monthly run rate through 2026. (Dividend announcement)

This is continuity, not new information. The September 30, 2026 payment date and August 31, 2026 record date formalize the next distribution but do not indicate a raise, cut, or change in capital-return policy. (Dividend announcement)

Net read: routine and neutral versus expectations. The filing offers modest confirmation that the current dividend is being maintained, but no incremental signal about earnings coverage, balance-sheet strength, or future payout capacity.