AGNC'stock price increase signals better times ahead, despite a $0.41 loss in tangible net book value. AGNC sold $511 million in common stock, boosting book value, with leverage at 7.2 and $6.1 billion in cash for asset purchases. Stable or lower interest rates and balanced supply-demand outlook for agency MBS create attractive return opportunities, despite volatile markets and potential risks.
Dividend sustainability is always a concern for higher-yielding stocks. Many of these companies have such high yields because investors worry about how long they can maintain their payouts, compressing the value of the stock price.
AGNC's high dividend yield and favorable long-term prospects are encouraging. Read on to know whether to buy the stock now or wait for a better entry point.
AGNC's fourth-quarter 2024 results benefit from higher NII and improvement in average asset yield.
AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:AGNC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 28, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Katherine Turlington - Investor Relations Peter Federico - Director, President and Chief Executive Officer Bernie Bell - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christopher Kuehl - Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer Conference Call Participants Bose George - KBW Doug Harter - UBS Crispin Love - Piper Sandler Trevor Cranston - JMP Securities Eric Hagen - BTIG Jason Stewart - Janney Montgomery Scott Harsh Hemnani - Green Street Advisors Operator Good morning and welcome to the AGNC Investment Corp. Fourth Quarter 2024 Shareholder Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode.
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AGNC Investment (AGNC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.42 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.60 per share a year ago.
AGNC is set to post its Q4 results next week. Here, we assess factors that are likely to have influenced it and how investors should play this stock.
There is one very big reason to be attracted to AGNC Investment (AGNC -0.21%) and several big reasons you might want to avoid it. Here's a look at whether or not AGNC Investment is a buy right now, or if it is one of those stocks that you'll always want to avoid.
While most of Wall Street focuses on large and mega-cap stocks, as they provide a degree of safety and liquidity, many investors are limited in the number of shares they can buy.
The preferred stock of AGNC Investment offers a nearly safe 10.0% dividend yield, with a wide margin of safety and protection against higher interest rates. The company has a strong track record of maintaining dividends even during economic downturns, further securing the preferred dividend. Despite potential risks from higher interest rates, the floating yield of AGNCN provides a hedge, making it attractive for income-oriented investors.
Many dividend investors seek solid passive income streams from quality ultra-high-yield dividend stocks.