Exhibit 99.1 Ellington Financial Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results OLD GREENWICH, Connecticut—August 6, 2026 Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) ("we") today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Highlights Second Quarter 2026 Results "Ellington Financial delivered another standout quarter, with continued book value growth and adjusted distributable earnings well in excess of our dividends, reflecting the strength and increasing momentum of our platform," said Laurence Penn ...