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Unrealized Losses on Investments (Before Tax)

Ellington Financial Inc. Unrealized Losses on Investments (Before Tax) increased by 12.9% to $94.61M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 19.0%, from $79.52M to $94.61M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrealized Losses on Investments (Before Tax) shows an upward trend with a 7.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026May 11, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals unfavorable market conditions or credit deterioration, which may impact future book value.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative decrease in the fair value of investments below their carrying value, which has not yet b...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for investment portfolios; peers will show similar fluctuations based on broader market volatility and interest rate environments.

Metric ID: unrealized_losses_on_investments

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$41.68M$37.02M$45.57M$116.29M$177.6M$220.95M$179.7M$141.08M$145.36M$179.33M$117.05M$105.97M$84.31M$70.26M$80.38M$79.52M$72.29M$73.23M$83.78M$94.61M
QoQ Change-11.2%+23.1%+155.2%+52.7%+24.4%-18.7%-21.5%+3.0%+23.4%-34.7%-9.5%-20.4%-16.7%+14.4%-1.1%-9.1%+1.3%+14.4%+12.9%
YoY Change+326.1%+496.8%+294.4%+21.3%-18.2%-18.8%-34.9%-24.9%-42.0%-60.8%-31.3%-25.0%-14.2%+4.2%+4.2%+19.0%
Range$37.02M$220.95M
CAGR+18.8%
Avg YoY Growth+56.0%
Median YoY Growth-16.2%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ellington Financial Inc.'s unrealized losses on investments (before tax)?
Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) reported unrealized losses on investments (before tax) of $94.61M in Q1 2026.
How has Ellington Financial Inc.'s unrealized losses on investments (before tax) changed year-over-year?
Ellington Financial Inc.'s unrealized losses on investments (before tax) increased by 19.0% year-over-year, from $79.52M to $94.61M.
What is the long-term trend for Ellington Financial Inc.'s unrealized losses on investments (before tax)?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Ellington Financial Inc.'s unrealized losses on investments (before tax) has grown at a 7.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $59.23M to $83.78M.
What does unrealized losses on investments (before tax) mean?
The paper loss on investments that the company still owns.