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Equity-based compensation expense
Ellington Financial Inc. Equity-based compensation expense remained flat by 0.0% to $910.50K in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.0%, from $734.00K to $910.50K. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Equity-based compensation expense shows an upward trend with a 39.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2025Mar 2, 2026
How to read this metric
While necessary for talent retention, high levels relative to revenue may indicate excessive dilution or high overhead costs.
Detailed definition
Represents the non-cash expense recognized for stock-based awards granted to employees and directors. This metric is a k...
Peer comparison
Standard GAAP metric reported by almost all public companies.
Metric ID:
other_equity_based_compensation_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $971.00K | $1.50M | $1.36M | $2.94M | $3.64M |
| YoY Change | — | +54.0% | -9.2% | +116.2% | +24.0% |
Range$971.00K – $3.64M
CAGR+39.2%
Avg YoY Growth+46.3%
Median YoY Growth+39.0%
Current Streak2 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ellington Financial Inc.'s equity-based compensation expense?
- Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported equity-based compensation expense of $910.50K in Q4 2025.
- How has Ellington Financial Inc.'s equity-based compensation expense changed year-over-year?
- Ellington Financial Inc.'s equity-based compensation expense increased by 24.0% year-over-year, from $734.00K to $910.50K.
- What is the long-term trend for Ellington Financial Inc.'s equity-based compensation expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ellington Financial Inc.'s equity-based compensation expense has grown at a 39.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $971.00K to $3.64M.
- What does equity-based compensation expense mean?
- The non-cash cost of stock-based compensation for employees.