Annaly Capital Management increased its second-quarter 2026 common stock dividend. The dividend now stands at $0.75 per share. This represents a 7.1% rise from the previous $0.70 per share. The company will pay the dividend on July 31, 2026. Shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026, qualify for the payment.
CEO David Finkelstein stated the decision reflects the strong performance of the company's diversified housing finance portfolio. He also cited its focus on shareholder value. Finkelstein credited disciplined portfolio construction and proactive hedging strategies for the company's durable cash flows.
The company maintains a high dividend payout ratio. It returns a significant portion of its earnings to shareholders.