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Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
$21.17
-0.61%Annaly Capital Management, Inc., a diversified capital manager, engages in mortgage finance and corporate middle market lending. The company invests in agency mortgage-backed securities, mortgage servicing rights, Agency commercial mortgage-backed securities, non-Agency residential mortgage assets, residential mortgage loans, credit risk transfer securities, corporate debts, and other commercial real estate investments. It has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT). As a REIT, it is not subject to federal income tax to the extent that it distributes its taxable income to its shareholders. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in New York, New York.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotAnnaly Capital Management, Inc. Dividend History
NLY Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$0.7000
Annual Amount
$3.5000
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 12, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 10, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 4, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | $0.7000 | $0.7000 | Quarterly | +7.69% |
Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.6500 | $0.6500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 10, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $0.6500 | $0.6500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | $0.6500 | $0.6500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | $0.6500 | $0.6500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | $0.6500 | $0.6500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 7, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | $0.6500 | $0.6500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $0.6500 | $0.6500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 | $0.6500 | $0.6500 | Quarterly | -26.14% |
Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2023 | $0.8800 | $0.8800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 8, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | $0.8800 | $0.8800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | $0.2200 | $0.8800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | $0.2200 | $0.8800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 9, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 | $0.2200 | $0.8800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 9, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 | $0.2200 | $0.8800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 9, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | $0.2200 | $0.8800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 17, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | $0.2200 | $0.8800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 29, 2021 | $0.2200 | $0.8800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 10, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Oct 30, 2020 | $0.2200 | $0.8800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 10, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | $0.2200 | $0.8800 | Quarterly | -12.00% |
Mar 16, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | $0.2500 | $1.0000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | $0.2500 | $1.0000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 9, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | $0.2500 | $1.0000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 13, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | $0.2500 | $1.0000 | Quarterly | -16.67% |
Mar 14, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 13, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | +284.62% |
Sep 11, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | Oct 31, 2018 | $0.0780 | $0.3120 | Quarterly | -64.86% |
Aug 21, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | Sep 10, 2018 | $0.2220 | $0.8880 | Quarterly | -26.00% |
Jun 14, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | Jul 31, 2018 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 15, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 14, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | Jan 31, 2018 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | Oct 31, 2017 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 16, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | Jul 31, 2017 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 16, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | Apr 28, 2017 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 16, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 | Jan 31, 2017 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | +13.64% |
Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | Oct 31, 2016 | $0.2640 | $1.0560 | Quarterly | -12.00% |
Jun 16, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | Jul 29, 2016 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | +733.33% |
Jul 6, 2016 | Jul 11, 2016 | Jul 14, 2016 | $0.0360 | $0.1440 | Quarterly | -88.00% |
Mar 14, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 18, 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 | Jan 29, 2016 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 17, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 19, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Mar 17, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Apr 30, 2015 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Dec 19, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | Jan 29, 2015 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Sep 18, 2014 | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 31, 2014 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jun 20, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 | $0.3000 | $1.2000 | Quarterly | - |
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Negative free cash flow while paying dividends is a major red flag. Company burning cash and cannot sustain dividend without external financing.
Dividend Growth
Significant dividend reduction signals serious challenges. Company prioritizing financial stability over shareholder returns. High risk of further cuts.
Sustainability
Dividend sustainability questionable. Monitor closely for signs of stress. Consider whether yield justifies the risk.
Key Insight
Recent dividend cut signals distress: Management forced to reduce payout, indicating financial pressure. Evaluate whether business challenges are temporary or structural before reinvesting.
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