Other Income & Expense

Realized gains (losses) on financial derivatives, net

Ellington Financial Inc. Realized gains (losses) on financial derivatives, net increased by 326.4% to $19.17M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 64.7%, from $11.64M to $19.17M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Realized gains (losses) on financial derivatives, net shows a downward trend with a -21.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther Income & Expense
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026May 11, 2026

How to read this metric

Reflects the effectiveness of hedging strategies; consistent losses may indicate poor risk management or unfavorable market movements.

Detailed definition

The net cash gain or loss realized from the settlement or termination of derivative contracts used for hedging or specul...

Peer comparison

Standard for firms using derivatives; peers report this as realized gains/losses on derivatives.

Metric ID: other_income_expense_realized_gains_losses_on_derivatives_net

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.88M$2.88M$2.88M$30.12M$30.12M$30.12M$30.12M-$25.45M$29.78M$26.28M$9.44M$3.48M$6.31M-$41.56M$11.64M-$519.00K-$8.34M-$8.47M$19.17M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+947.5%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-184.5%+217.0%-11.7%-64.1%-63.1%+81.5%-758.4%+128.0%-104.5%<-999%-1.6%+326.4%
YoY Change+947.5%+947.5%+947.5%-184.5%-1.1%-12.7%-68.7%+113.7%-78.8%-258.1%+234.7%-108.2%+79.9%+64.7%
Range-$41.56M$30.12M
CAGR+52.4%
Avg YoY Growth+187.4%
Median YoY Growth+31.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellington Financial Inc.'s realized gains (losses) on financial derivatives, net?
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported realized gains (losses) on financial derivatives, net of $19.17M in Q1 2026.
How has Ellington Financial Inc.'s realized gains (losses) on financial derivatives, net changed year-over-year?
Ellington Financial Inc.'s realized gains (losses) on financial derivatives, net increased by 64.7% year-over-year, from $11.64M to $19.17M.
What is the long-term trend for Ellington Financial Inc.'s realized gains (losses) on financial derivatives, net?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Ellington Financial Inc.'s realized gains (losses) on financial derivatives, net has grown at a -21.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $11.50M to -$5.68M.
What does realized gains (losses) on financial derivatives, net mean?
The net profit or loss from closed derivative contracts.