Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Ellington Financial Inc. Cash & Equivalents decreased by 43.4% to $191.52M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 11.9%, from $217.32M to $191.52M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 24.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026May 11, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and financial flexibility; lower levels may signal potential cash flow issues.

Detailed definition

This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...

Peer comparison

A universal metric for assessing a company's immediate financial health.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$134.87M$103.79M$92.84M$363.70M$224.45M$175.23M$221.87M$190.16M$196.20M$176.27M$230.55M$193.81M$204.61M$228.30M$208.95M$217.32M$230.63M$205.58M$338.19M$191.52M
QoQ Change-23.0%-10.6%+291.8%-38.3%-21.9%+26.6%-14.3%+3.2%-10.2%+30.8%-15.9%+5.6%+11.6%-8.5%+4.0%+6.1%-10.9%+64.5%-43.4%
YoY Change+66.4%+68.8%+139.0%-47.7%-12.6%+0.6%+3.9%+1.9%+4.3%+29.5%-9.4%+12.1%+12.7%-10.0%+61.9%-11.9%
Range$92.84M$363.70M
CAGR+7.7%
Avg YoY Growth+19.4%
Median YoY Growth+4.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellington Financial Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported cash & equivalents of $191.52M in Q1 2026.
How has Ellington Financial Inc.'s cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Ellington Financial Inc.'s cash & equivalents decreased by 11.9% year-over-year, from $217.32M to $191.52M.
What is the long-term trend for Ellington Financial Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Ellington Financial Inc.'s cash & equivalents has grown at a 24.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $111.82M to $338.19M.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.