MFA Financial Reports Strong Q4 & Full Year 2025 Results, Authorizes New $200M Stock Repurchase Program

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MFA Financial announced improved Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, including increased net income and book value, and authorized a new $200 million stock repurchase program.

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• Strong Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial Performance

  MFA Financial reported GAAP net income of $0.42 per common share for Q4 2025 and $1.31 per common share for the full year 2025, up from $0.36 and $0.83 respectively in the prior year. Distributable earnings also increased to $0.27 per common share for Q4 and $1.00 for the full year.

• Book Value Growth

  GAAP book value per common share rose to $13.20 at December 31, 2025, from $13.13 in the prior quarter. Economic book value also increased to $13.75 per common share.

• New $200 Million Stock Repurchase Program

  The Board of Directors authorized a new $200 million stock repurchase program for common stock, effective through the end of 2028, superseding the prior program. This represents a significant commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

• Dividend Maintained

  MFA paid a regular cash dividend of $0.36 per common share on January 30, 2026, consistent with previous quarterly distributions.

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MFA Financial reported a strong finish to 2025, with significant improvements in both fourth-quarter and full-year financial results. GAAP net income and distributable earnings saw notable quarter-over-quarter increases, alongside growth in both GAAP and economic book values. The company's total economic return for the year was 9.0%, reflecting effective asset management. A key highlight is the authorization of a new $200 million stock repurchase program, which is a substantial commitment to shareholder value given the company's market capitalization. While the year-over-year trend for 60+ day delinquencies in the residential loan portfolio improved, there was a slight quarter-over-quarter increase, which warrants monitoring. Overall, the results indicate solid operational performance and a positive outlook for shareholder returns.