EFC Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
9.35%
Last Quarter
$0.29
Past Year
$1.32
Growth Past 5yrs
-5.26%
Next Quarter
$0.45
Estimate Next Year
$5.15
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$16.00
15.52% Upside
Mean Price Target
$14.18
2.37% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$12.50
-9.75% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
EFC Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, EFC (NYSE: EFC) reported an actual EPS of $0.2904 for the quarter ending on Nov 05, 2025, compared to an estimated $0.44, resulting in a -34.00% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 07, 2025), EFC recorded an actual EPS of $0.47 with a 17.50% surprise. See EFC's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
EFC has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 05, 2025 showing a -34.00% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 07, 2025 recorded a 17.50% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 2025 | 0.2904 | 0.44 | -34.00% |
| Aug 07, 2025 | 0.47 | 0.4 | +17.50% |
| May 07, 2025 | 0.39 | 0.38 | +2.63% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 0.45 | 0.38 | +18.42% |
| Nov 06, 2024 | 0.1855 | 0.36 | -48.47% |
| Aug 06, 2024 | 0.33 | 0.36 | -8.33% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EFC stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given EFC stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 7 analysts have given their ratings
to EFC out of which
3 analysts have given strong buy call,
2 analysts have given buy call,
2 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$14.18 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 2.37% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for EFC highest price target?
Analysts suggest EFC's stock price would rise to a high of $16.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for EFC over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the EFC stock price could move to $12.50.
What is the average target price for EFC?
EFC stock has an average analyst estimate of $14.18.
At its current price, how far is EFC from its average target price?
EFC shares are currently trading 2.37% above this price target.
What were EFC’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.29 versus consensus estimates of $0.44, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.19.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
EFC's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.45 and $5.15 for the whole year.
What has EFC's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 9.35% EPS growth for EFC in the next five years, compared to growth rates of -5.26% in the past five years.