Financing

Payments for Hedge, Financing Activities

MFA Financial Payments for Hedge, Financing Activities increased by 437.3% to $6.76M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026

How to read this metric

Outflows represent the cost of risk mitigation, while inflows represent gains from hedging instruments.

Detailed definition

This metric captures cash flows related to hedging instruments used to manage risks associated with financing activities...

Peer comparison

Common among large-cap firms with significant international operations or variable-rate debt.

Metric ID: financing_payments_for_hedge_financing_activities

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q4 '23Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$27.53M$0.00$17.17M$8.85M$1.26M$6.76M
QoQ Change-100.0%-48.5%-85.8%+437.3%
YoY Change-67.9%
Range$0.00$27.53M
Avg YoY Growth-67.9%
Median YoY Growth-67.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MFA Financial's payments for hedge, financing activities?
MFA Financial (MFA) reported payments for hedge, financing activities of $6.76M in Q1 2026.
What does payments for hedge, financing activities mean?
Cash payments made to maintain financial hedges against interest or currency risks.