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 0.8671
  • Debt/Equity 1.8816
  • CurrentRatio 0.0
  • ROIC 1.0177

 

  • MktCap 11611657910.0
  • FreeCF/Share 1.34
  • PFCF 14.7588
  • PE 16.9885
  • Debt/Assets 0.2326
  • DivYield 0.1381
  • ROE 0.0539

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • 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

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
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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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Annaly Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Book Value Declines Y/Y
NLY
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NLY's first-quarter 2025 results benefit from a rise in average yield. Yet, a decline in book value per share acts as a spoilsport.

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Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NLY
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Sean Kensil - Director and Investor Relations David Finkelstein - Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer Serena Wolfe - Chief Financial Officer Michael Fania - Co-Chief Investment Officer and Head of Residential Credit V.S. Srinivasan - Head of Agency Ken Adler - Head of Mortgage Servicing Rights and Head of Portfolio Conference Call Participants Bose George - KBW Doug Harter - UBS Richard Shane - JPMorgan Eric Hagen - BTIG Jason Weaver - Jones Trading Trevor Cranston - Citizens JMP …

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Collect $9K In Monthly Dividends From $1 Million
NLY, OZK
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Generating strong income from the market can radically alter your retirement outlook. Today, we are diving into making a massive income stream flowing straight to your front door. You deserve a portfolio that brings home the powerful cash flowing through the market – so build it!

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Is Annaly Stock Worth a Spot in Your Portfolio Ahead of Q1 Earnings?
NLY
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NLY is set to report first-quarter 2025 results next week. Read on to know whether you should buy the stock now or wait.

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Focusing On Lower Risk Shares (And Updated Charts For High-Yield Stocks)
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Published: April 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Market volatility has increased, making it challenging to predict future Treasury rates and impacting the frequency of my article publications. Price-to-book ratios reveal bargains. Preferred shares offer lower risk and high yields; recent trades in DX-C and EFC-B have been profitable.

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Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Finance Names
NLY, VIRT
Published: April 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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These 2 Finance Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
NLY, PGR
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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Annaly Capital: Yield Curve Inverted, Time To Exit (Rating Downgrade)
NLY
Published: April 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Since my writing on Annaly Capital Management, Inc., several new catalysts have shifted its risk/return ratio materially. The top catalyst is the recent inversion of the long-short yield curve. This heightens both the earning and valuation risks for NLY stock.

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Is Annaly Capital Management (NLY) Outperforming Other Finance Stocks This Year?
NLY
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Annaly Capital Management (NLY) and Amerisafe (AMSF) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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3 No-Brainer Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in April
ARLP, NLY, O
Published: April 03, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Wall Street offers investors no shortage of ways to grow their wealth. With thousands of publicly traded companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to choose from, pretty much everyone is assured of finding one or more securities that'll help them meet their investment goals.

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Let's Talk Mortgage REITs (But Not For Too Long)
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Published: March 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

A bunch of mortgage REITs were severely overvalued. Now they are less overvalued. But some others are actually bargains. Tons of charts because images are fun. Ellington Financial's higher price-to-book ratio may be due to lower volatility in the total economic return by period. Digital Realty Trust deserves to be mocked. I am reporting for duty!

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Annaly Capital Management (NLY) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
NLY
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

In the latest trading session, Annaly Capital Management (NLY) closed at $21.61, marking a -0.32% move from the previous day.

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Are Finance Stocks Lagging Annaly Capital Management (NLY) This Year?
NLY
Published: March 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how Annaly Capital Management (NLY) and Bank First Corporation (BFC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for March 18th
ECO, NLY, TEF
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NLY, ECO and TEF made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on March 18, 2025.

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Annaly Shares Gain as It Increases Quarterly Dividend by 7.7%
NLY
Published: March 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NLY increases the first-quarter 2025 dividend by 7.7% to 70 cents per share. Given its decent liquidity, capital distribution seems sustainable.

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About Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)

  • IPO Date 1997-10-08
  • Website https://www.annaly.com
  • Industry REIT - Mortgage
  • CEO Mr. David L. Finkelstein C.F.A.
  • 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.