Ellington Credit Co 8-K

What Happened Ellington Credit Company (ticker: EARN) announced on April 7, 2026 that its Board of Trustees declared a monthly common dividend of $0.08 per share. The dividend is payable on May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 30, 2026. The company filed a press release dated April 7, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K; the filing was signed by CFO Christopher Smernoff.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.08 per common share (monthly).
• Record date: April 30, 2026.
• Payment date: May 29, 2026.
• Announcement filed with SEC on Form 8-K (press release included as Exhibit 99.1).

Why It Matters A declared monthly dividend provides direct cash returns to common shareholders and is especially relevant to income-focused investors tracking dividend timing and yield. The record and payable dates determine who must hold shares to receive this payment. This Form 8-K only reports the dividend declaration; it does not provide additional financial results or changes in management.