Compared to Estimates, MFA Financial (MFA) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - MFA Financial reported revenue of $50.8 million for the quarter ended December 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 9.4% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.39, down from $0.49 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $52.05 million, resulting in a surprise of -2.40% [1] - The company did not deliver an EPS surprise, as the consensus EPS estimate was also $0.39 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Other interest-earning assets amounted to $0.72 million, significantly below the two-analyst average estimate of $4.45 million [4] - Residential whole loans were reported at $152.77 million, slightly below the average estimate of $155.37 million from two analysts [4] - Cash and cash equivalent investments totaled $5.10 million, compared to the average estimate of $5.47 million based on two analysts [4] - Securities at fair value were valued at $19.75 million, exceeding the average estimate of $18.25 million from two analysts [4] Stock Performance - Shares of MFA Financial have returned +1.1% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has changed by +2.4% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]