Ellington Credit Company (NYSE:EARN ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 13, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Alaael-Deen Shilleh - Associate General Counsel and Secretary Laurence E. Penn - Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Tecotzky - Co-Chief Investment Officer Christopher Smernoff - Chief Financial Officer Gregory Borenstein - Head of Corporate Credit at Ellington Management Group Conference Call Participants Douglas Harter - UBS Matthew Erdner - JonesTrading Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
Ellington Credit is transitioning from a mortgage REIT to a closed-end fund focusing on CLOs to achieve higher risk-adjusted returns. The company's 15% dividend yield is well-covered by distributable earnings, making it an attractive option for passive income investors. Ellington Credit is selling at a discount to book value, offering a buying opportunity as the portfolio transformation progresses.
Ellington Credit (EARN) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, EARN broke through the 50-day moving average, which suggests a short-term bullish trend.
Ellington Credit Company (NYSE:EARN ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 13, 2024 1:00 PM ET Company Participants Alaael-Deen Shilleh - Associate General Counsel Larry Penn - Chief Executive Officer Mark Tecotzky - Co-Chief Investment Officer Chris Smernoff - Chief Financial Officer Greg Borenstein - Head of Corporate Credit, Ellington Management Group Conference Call Participants Douglas Harter - UBS Jason Weaver - Jones Trading Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by.
Ellington Credit (EARN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.27 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.21 per share a year ago.
The recent Federal Reserve interest rate cut benefits REITs, including Ellington Credit, which has struggled with high rates but now shows potential for improved performance. EARN stands out for its strong dividend payments and attractive price-to-distributable earnings per share, making it a solid choice for income investors. Trading at a price/book ratio close to 1, Ellington Credit's assets are expected to increase in value with declining interest rates, enhancing its investment appeal.
Ellington Credit Company (NYSE:EARN ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 13, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Alaael-Deen Shilleh - Associate General Counsel Larry Penn - CEO Chris Smernoff - CFO Mark Tecotzky - Co-CIO Gregory Borenstein - Co-Head of Corporate Credit JR Herlihy - COO Conference Call Participants Jason Weaver - JonesTrading Eric Hagen - BTIG Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Ellington Credit Company 2024 Second Quarter Financial Results Conference Call.
Ellington Credit (EARN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.17 per share a year ago.
Here is how Ellington Credit (EARN) and Credicorp (BAP) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Ellington Credit Co. rebranded in April 2024, shifting focus from Mortgage-Backed Securities to Collateralized Debt Obligations. The company plans to maintain a $0.08 per share per month dividend, with a 5% discount to book value. Ellington Credit's transition to CLO investments may lead to less earnings volatility and a higher quality of earnings, making it a 'Buy' for passive income investors.
Ellington Credit (EARN) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
After reaching an important support level, Ellington Credit (EARN) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. EARN surpassed resistance at the 20-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.