Annaly Capital's 16.9% yield has drawn income investors for years, but three specific metrics will determine whether that $3 annual payout holds or follows the same path as every previous cut in its history.
Annaly Capital Management (NLY) closed the most recent trading day at $18.7, moving 1.01% from the previous trading session.
Annaly Capital is upgraded to a buy as downside risks are now fully compensated by a nearly 15% forward yield and discounted valuation. NLY's FQ2 earnings showed normalized EPS of $0.79, beating consensus, with core ROE at 15.7%. The quarterly dividend was increased by 7% to $0.75 per share, with current payout covered by organic EPS.
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Annaly Capital Management, Inc., established in 1996 and headquartered in New York, New York, positions itself as a diversified capital manager with a strong emphasis on mortgage finance. The company stands out in the financial sector by focusing on a broad spectrum of mortgage-related investments. As a company that has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT), Annaly Capital Management enjoys certain tax advantages; primarily, it is exempt from federal income tax on the condition that it distributes its taxable income to its shareholders. This tax structure allows the company to focus on delivering value to its investors through its diverse investment strategies in the mortgage finance landscape.
Annaly Capital Management offers a wide array of products and services centered around mortgage finance, including: