Dividend Information About MFA Financial: Everything You Need to Know Before Its Ex-Dividend Date on Sep 30, 2025

MFA Financial Inc. (MFA) recently announced a cash dividend of $0.36 per share, with an ex-dividend date set for Sep 30, 2025. This follows the announcement on Sep 11, 2025, and the dividend will be paid on Oct 31, 2025. The payout is higher than the average of the company’s last 10 dividends per share, which stood at $0.2047. The prior dividend was also $0.36 per share, declared on Jul 31, 2025, indicating a consistent pattern of dividend distribution. Investors should note that the upcoming payout reflects a stable and elevated level of returns compared to historical averages, which may indicate improved financial performance or strategic adjustments in the company’s capital distribution policy.

Over the past week, MFA Financial has drawn attention for several key developments. Most notably, the company announced its third-quarter dividends on preferred stock series, a move that underscores continued support for its preferred shareholders. Simultaneously, recent stock price trends have shown a mixed performance, with the stock declining in 6 of the last 10 trading days. Despite a modest rise of 0.104% on Sep 26, 2025, the stock has experienced increased volatility, with a 1.01% intraday swing and a total decline of 5.04% over the same period. Analysts indicated that the stock is currently oversold based on its RSI14 reading of 19, yet this has not led to a clear reversal in trend.

Since the last update, MFA Financial has also triggered a sell signal based on both short- and long-term moving averages, with the long-term average remaining above the short-term, a bearish sign. The stock is expected to face resistance at $9.66 and $9.90, and a break above these levels could generate buy signals. However, the overall technical outlook remains cautious, with a negative evaluation from the latest analysis downgrade to a sell candidate. Additionally, the company has issued a dividend warning, noting that the ex-dividend date is approaching and is expected to impact the stock’s price by approximately 3.75% on Sep 30, 2025.

Given these factors, investors should closely monitor both the company’s capital structure and its broader market environment. With the ex-dividend date on Sep 30, 2025, shareholders must ensure that they are registered as of Sep 27, 2025, to be eligible for the dividend. Any purchase made after Sep 30, 2025, will not qualify for the current payout.