Better High-Yield Financial Stock: AGNC Investment vs. Annaly Capital
With yields of 10% or more, investors need to understand the risks and rewards of these two mREITs.
NLY - Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$24.50
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HIGH:
$25.00
LOW:
$23.00
MEDIAN:
$25.00
CONSENSUS:
$24.50
UPSIDE:
14.22%
Stock News
Annaly: A 13% Yield Worth Buying
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. maintains its $0.70 per-share dividend, supported by growing net interest spread and strong earnings coverage. NLY's net interest spread improved for the fourth consecutive time in the last year, reaching 1.07%, driven by lower financing costs and stable asset yields. NLY shares trade at a 9% premium to book value, reflecting improved spreads and expectations of future rate cuts benefiting MBS investors.
Does Annaly Capital's 12.9% Dividend Yield Look Sustainable?
Will NLY's payout strategy, liquidity position and mortgage REIT structure be enough to sustain its 12.9% dividend yield? Let us discuss.
Why Is Annaly (NLY) Down 4.7% Since Last Earnings Report?
Annaly (NLY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Annaly Capital's Book Value Tells the Story Its Dividend Yield Doesn't
Annaly's current book value is an advantage.
How Much Do You Really Need Invested to Replace a $50,000 Salary If Half Your Income Comes From REITs?
REITs are required to distribute 90%+ of taxable income, which is why their yields run well above the broad market.
My Top 5 Dividend Stocks For May
I highlight five dividend stocks—HTO, ES, SNY, NLY, and AMCR—trading below fair value, each with strong balance sheets and good potential growth prospects. Each stock is projected to deliver double-digit average annual total returns (11.6%–20%) through 2030, with yields averaging nearly 7%. Scenario modeling incorporates expected EPS growth, dividend growth, and target P/E multiples, supporting robust total return forecasts even in recessionary or inflationary environments.
Earnings High Fliers And Busts
More than 1,500 stocks have reported earnings since the current season began in mid-April, and the average stock that has reported has seen an average absolute one-day share price reaction of roughly 7%. The last time we saw earnings vol spike was during the Financial Crisis bear market, when stocks were tanking. This time around, we're seeing earnings vol increase during a strong AI-driven bull market. Tech stocks are seeing record earnings day volatility as investors and traders presumably make snap judgements about AI's future impact on the bottom line.
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Announces Preferred Dividends
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Announces Preferred Dividends.
REM's Mortgage REIT Portfolio Rallies 19% as Fed Easing Lifts Income Safety
The iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:REM) gives income investors exposure to roughly two dozen mortgage REITs in a single ticker, smoothing out the cuts and surprises that routinely hit individual mREITs.
+12% Yielding Mortgage Machines: Turning Homeownership Into Your Personal Paycheck
mREITs are turning the corner as the yield curve fixes itself, fueling massive cash flow recovery. NLY's Dividend Safety: With earnings hitting $0.76/share, Annaly comfortably covers its dividend with room for a 2026 hike. DX's Bold Expansion: Dynex "backed up the truck," growing its portfolio by 27% to capture peak mortgage yields.
Annaly Capital: Double-Digit Yield + Good Appreciation Potential
Annaly Capital Management offers a 12.3% yield and trades at a slight discount to its historical average PE, presenting a compelling income opportunity. NLY's earnings and dividends are poised to rise as interest rate spreads widen, driven by anticipated Fed rate cuts and improved macro predictability. I expect NLY's dividend to climb to over $1/share by 2030, supporting a potential 75% capital gain as the stock approaches a $40 price target.
Investing For Life: Why Your Portfolio Is Your Most Valuable Asset Ever
The Portfolio CEO: Treat your stock holdings like a business that produces recurring revenue for its only shareholder—you. FCF over EPS: Headline earnings are theoretical; free cash flow is the only true measure of investment strength. Time Value of Money: A dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow—dividends capture that value immediately.
Annaly: The Ice Cube That Still Pays Patient Investors
Annaly is an ice-cube business, but its agency MBS portfolio softens the risk. Leverage turns modest mortgage spreads into dividends while amplifying book value damage. One-year returns are volatile, but patient holders have historically been rewarded.
Annaly Capital Earnings: The 12% Yield Is Safe
Annaly Capital's Q1 earnings release showed robust dividend coverage. The Mortgage REIT had $0.76 in earnings available for distribution while paying $0.70 in dividends. Annaly's 12.31% yield is supported by a leveraged agency MBS portfolio, with a 1.35% interest rate spread. Valuation remains attractive at 7.7x earnings and 1.15x book, with a DCF suggesting 33.6% upside from current levels.
Annaly Capital Management Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Annaly Capital Management (NYSE: NLY) reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said reflected the benefits of its diversified housing finance platform during a period marked by shifting interest-rate expectations and increased geopolitical volatility. Macro backdrop: energy shock, shifting rate-cut expectations Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer David Finkelstein said markets began the quarter with "generally
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Annaly Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Net Interest Margin Improves Y/Y
NLY earnings top Q1 estimates as margins widen and income jumps, but a dip in capital ratio and volatile markets cloud the outlook.
Annaly Capital Management Inc $NLY Shares Bought by Clarity Financial LLC
Clarity Financial LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Annaly Capital Management Inc (NYSE: NLY) by 3.3% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 885,169 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock after buying an additional 27,866 shares during the period.
Annaly Capital Management (NLY) Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates
Annaly Capital Management (NLY) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.74 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.72 per share a year ago.
Price Targets
Annaly Capital price target raised to $23 from $22.50 at UBS
$23.00
(was $22.73)
UBS
Annaly Capital price target raised to $25 from $23 at RBC Capital
$25.00
(was $23.05)
Kenneth Lee
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RBC Capital
Annaly Capital price target raised to $24 from $23 at Barclays
$24.00
(was $24.00)
Terry Ma
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Barclays
Annaly Capital price target raised to $25 from $23 at Wells Fargo
$25.00
(was $23.84)
Donald Fandetti
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Wells Fargo
Annaly Capital price target raised to $25 from $23.50 at Piper Sandler
$25.00
(was $23.33)
Crispin Love
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Piper Sandler
Annaly Capital price target raised to $23 from $20 at Barclays
$23.00
(was $22.77)
Barclays
Annaly Capital upgraded to Buy from Neutral at BTIG
$25.00
(was $22.77)
Eric Hagen
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BTIG
Annaly Capital price target raised to $23.50 from $22.50 at Piper Sandler
$23.50
(was $22.70)
Piper Sandler
Annaly Capital price target raised to $22.50 from $21.50 at Piper Sandler
$22.50
(was $20.60)
Piper Sandler
Annaly Capital price target raised to $20 from $19 at Barclays
$20.00
(was $20.76)
Barclays
Annaly Capital price target raised to $23 from $21 at RBC Capital
$23.00
(was $22.00)
Kenneth Lee
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RBC Capital
Argus Upgrades Annaly Capital Management (NLY) to Buy
$21.00
(was $19.01)
Kevin Heal
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Argus Research
Wells Fargo Upgrades Annaly Capital Management (NLY) to Overweight
$23.00
(was $20.80)
Donald Fandetti
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Wells Fargo
Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight Rating on Annaly Capital Management (NLY)
$20.50
(was $20.09)
Crispin Love
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Piper Sandler
Diversified Model Drives Double-Digit Returns: Why Annaly Capital Management Earned An Upgrade
$21.50
(was $18.88)
Crispin Love
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Piper Sandler
Annaly Capital initiated with a Buy at JonesTrading
$22.50
(was $21.39)
Jason Stewart
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JonesTrading
Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Annaly Capital Management, Lowers Price Target to $7
$7.00
(was $25.44)
Barclays
JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Annaly Capital Management, Lowers Price Target to $6.5
$6.50
(was $25.54)
J.P. Morgan
Annaly Capital Management (NLY) PT Raised to $8.50 at Keefe, Bruyette Woods, Following Earnings
$8.50
(was $32.36)
Bose George
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KBW