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Quarterly ResultJul 21, 2026, 04:22 PM

Annaly Capital Q2 GAAP EPS $1.06; Dividend Raised to $0.75

AI Summary

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. announced strong financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting GAAP net income of $1.06 per average common share and Earnings Available for Distribution (EAD) of $0.79 per average common share. The company also increased its common stock cash dividend to $0.75 per share, reflecting a 5.5% economic return for the quarter. Book value per common share improved to $20.15, and the total portfolio grew to $109.4 billion.

Key Highlights

  • GAAP net income per average common share was $1.06 for Q2 2026.
  • Earnings available for distribution (EAD) was $0.79 per average common share.
  • Increased common stock cash dividend to $0.75 per share for the second quarter.
  • Book value per common share rose to $20.15.
  • Economic return for the second quarter was 5.5%.
  • Total portfolio reached $109.4 billion, including $95.0 billion in Agency portfolio.
  • GAAP leverage increased to 7.4x, while economic leverage decreased to 5.6x.
  • Raised $447 million of accretive capital through at-the-market sales program.