Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)

US — Real Estate Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol NLY
  • Rev/Share 10.7102
  • Book/Share 22.2848
  • PB 0.9019
  • Debt/Equity 1.8816
  • CurrentRatio 0.0
  • ROIC 1.0177

 

  • MktCap 12077576440.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.34
  • PFCF 15.351
  • PE 17.6701
  • Debt/Assets 0.2326
  • DivYield 0.1353
  • ROE 0.0539

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 3
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation NLY Barclays -- Equal Weight -- $19 Jan. 6, 2025
Upgrade NLY Wells Fargo Equal Weight Overweight $19 $23 Sept. 20, 2024

News

Annaly (NLY) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
NLY
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Annaly (NLY) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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Annaly is Set to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
NLY
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

NLY's Q2 results are expected to reflect rising earnings and net interest income, but book value per share is likely to have been hit.

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45 Barron's 2025 Mid-Year Pro-Picks: 3 Ideal July DiviDogs
AEP, AGNC, ALL, DHR, FAF, FLMI, GDEN, JAAA, NLY, PBI, SBGI, T, TDS, TGNA, TGT
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

I analyze Barron's Mid-Year 2025 Roundtable Pro Picks using the yield-based 'dogcatcher' method to identify high-yield, safer dividend stocks. AT&T, Tegna, and Pitney Bowes stand out as 'safer' dividend dogs, with prices below annual dividends from $1,000 invested, signaling attractive entry points. The top ten high-yield picks offer projected 24.3% average net gains by July 2026, with lower-than-market volatility, but some face negative free cash flow margins.

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3 mREIT Stocks to Keep on Your Radar Amid Volatile Industry Trends
DX, EFC, NLY
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

While volatile mortgage rates will likely hurt the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry, companies like NLY, DX and EFC are poised to navigate the challenges.

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AGNC Investment vs. Annaly: Which mREIT is the Smarter Play?
AGNC, NLY
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AGNC Investment Corp. AGNC and Annaly Capital Management NLY are two of the biggest names within the mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs) industry. Both offer favorable long-term returns to stockholders, along with a substantial dividend yield, but differ in their portfolio strategies and risk profiles.

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Annaly Capital Management (NLY) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
NLY
Published: July 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

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Will Annaly's Focus on Agency MBS Support Its Growth Momentum?
NLY
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Annaly Capital Management NLY is leaning into its core strength of agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), with an aim to balance stability with steady returns. The company's disciplined investment approach combines the security of Agency MBS, backed by government-sponsored enterprises, with selective exposure to higher-yielding, credit-sensitive assets.

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Annaly vs. Starwood: Which Mortgage REIT Offers More Resilience Now?
NLY, STWD
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Both Annaly Capital Management NLY and Starwood Property Trust, Inc. STWD are mortgage real estate investment trusts (mREITs) that invest in mortgage-backed and other real estate-related securities. Both REITs are exposed to the same macroeconomic risks but differ in their portfolio strategies and risk profiles.

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Will Annaly Benefit From Its Portfolio Diversification Efforts?
NLY
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Annaly Capital Management's NLY main advantage is its well-diversified capital allocation approach. The company's investment portfolio includes residential credit, mortgage servicing rights (MSR) and agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS).

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Will Declining Mortgage Rates Drive Annaly's Performance?
NLY
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Let us find out whether falling mortgage rates and Fed cuts will lift NLY's net interest income and fuel stronger portfolio performance.

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Annaly Stock Gains 8% in 6 Months: Is It Worth Holding for Now?
NLY
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Do NLY's strong dividends, liquidity and diversified mortgage portfolio make it worth holding on to? Let us find out.

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JPMorgan's Analyst Focus List Has 4 Strong Buy Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Giants as Top Picks
BBY, EPR, ET, NLY
Published: June 16, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

All the major Wall Street firms we cover here at 24/7 Wall St. have a list of the top stock picks for their institutional and retail clients to invest in.

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Here's Why Annaly Capital Management (NLY) is a Strong Value Stock
NLY
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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A Brief Lesson On Huge Yielders
AGNC, ARCC, ARR, BXMT, CHMI, CIM, DX, EFC, FBRT, FSK, GAIN, GPMT, MAIN, MFA, MITT, NLY, NYMT, OBDC, ORC, PMT, RC, RITM, TPVG, TWO
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Charts? Dog photos? Me? An Opportunity to learn? So many reasons to like this article. Beware of extremely high return on equity figures. It looks great today, but you need to evaluate the source of the income.

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If You Want $8,683.70 in Passive Income, Invest $25,000 in these High Yielders
BEPC, KO, NLY, TWO
Published: June 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

So, if it's dependable income you're after, one of the best things you can do is invest in yielding stocks.

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The Fed Could Cut Rates in September: 3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks Could Explode Higher
NLY, PFLT, TXO
Published: June 09, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

The rate cut likely would be 25 basis points, or 1/4 of 1%. Are ultra-high-yield stocks a good fit for your portfolio in front of potential rate cuts?

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Annaly Offers 14.83% Dividend Yield: Is this Sustainable?
NLY
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NLY hikes dividends despite a 101% payout ratio, signaling confidence amid strong liquidity and a $1.5B buyback plan.

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Annaly Capital Management (NLY) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
NLY
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

In the latest trading session, Annaly Capital Management (NLY) closed at $18.99, marking a +0.32% move from the previous day.

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Annaly Capital: Cheap While Beating Earnings And Hiking Dividends
NLY
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Annaly Capital is a mortgage REIT that has experienced some issues resulting in dividend cuts in recent years. More recently, the REIT raised its dividend, resulting in a 15% yield. NLY's mortgage backed securities are largely fixed rate so they benefit from falling rates--which I see materializing in the near term.

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Why Is Annaly (NLY) Down 1.2% Since Last Earnings Report?
NLY
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Annaly (NLY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Want $8,665 A Year In Passive Income, Invest $25,000 In These High Yield Stocks
AGNC, KO, LUV, NLY, O
Published: May 30, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

If you were to invest $25,000 into each of the stocks below, you could earn an additional $8,665 this year.

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Annaly Capital Management (NLY) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
NLY
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Annaly Capital Management (NLY) concluded the recent trading session at $19.18, signifying a +0.52% move from its prior day's close.

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Fat Dividends Served Reality Check
AGNC, ARCC, ARR, BXMT, BXSL, CHMI, CIM, CSWC, DX, EFC, FBRT, FSK, GAIN, GBDC, GPMT, MAIN, MFA, MITT, NLY, NYMT, OBDC, OCSL, ORC, RC, RITM
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Big dividends sound great, but how about big losses? Since Q2 2025 began, book values got smacked. Not talking about share prices. You can tell if the share price declined (hopefully). That would be a worthless article. One of these high-yield sectors has been doing much better than the others.

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Why Annaly Capital Management (NLY) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
NLY
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Annaly Vs Arbor Realty: Which mREIT Stock Has Better Prospects?
ABR, NLY
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does a dividend hike, robust liquidity, and a strong outlook provide an edge to NLY over ABR? Let us find out which mREIT deserves a place in your portfolio.

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Annaly Capital Management (NLY) Just Overtook the 200-Day Moving Average
NLY
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Annaly Capital Management (NLY) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, NLY broke through the 200-day moving average, which suggests a long-term bullish trend.

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Annaly Capital Management (NLY) Just Reclaimed the 50-Day Moving Average
NLY
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

After reaching an important support level, Annaly Capital Management (NLY) could be a good stock pick from a technical perspective. NLY surpassed resistance at the 50-day moving average, suggesting a short-term bullish trend.

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Should You Buy Annaly Stock for Its Staggering 14.34% Dividend Yield?
NLY
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NLY's lucrative dividend yield and portfolio-diversification efforts look impressive. Read on to know whether to buy the stock now.

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Annaly: A Top High-Yield Play For 2025
NLY
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Annaly reported decent Q1 earnings, driven by an improved net interest spread and higher interest income. The mortgage REIT's earnings resilience has led to the announcement of an 8% dividend increase in Q1'25. The Federal Reserve's potential rate cuts in 2025 could further boost Annaly's mortgage-backed security portfolio, enhancing its appeal.

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3 mREIT Stocks to Buy Amid Challenging Mortgage Market Trends
ARI, DX, NLY
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While challenging mortgage market trends will likely hurt the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry, companies like NLY, ARI and DX are well-positioned to flourish.

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About Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)

  • IPO Date 1997-10-08
  • Website https://www.annaly.com
  • Industry REIT - Mortgage
  • CEO David L. Finkelstein
  • Employees 191

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.