Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY)

US — Real Estate Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol NLY
  • Rev/Share 11.8842
  • Book/Share 24.1302
  • PB 0.9449
  • Debt/Equity 6.8906
  • CurrentRatio 0.0389
  • ROIC -20.2382

 

  • MktCap 13794327701.0
  • FreeCF/Share 3.6128
  • PFCF 6.1437
  • PE 9.419
  • Debt/Assets 0.8163
  • DivYield 0.1213
  • ROE 0.111

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 4
  • 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 Capital: The Train Is About To Leave The Rate-Cut Station
NLY
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Annaly Capital offers an attractive opportunity for income investors, driven by its high dividend yield and large Agency MBS portfolio. NLY stands to benefit from falling interest rates, which should boost agency MBS prices, book value, and support continued dividend payments. Current dividend coverage is strong at 104%, with a $0.70 quarterly payout and a yield just below 13%, making it appealing for yield-focused investors.

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Why Is Annaly (NLY) Up 3.5% Since Last Earnings Report?
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Published: November 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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

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Powell Makes This 12.9% REIT A Best Buy For 2026
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Published: November 20, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Jerome Powell is preparing a wonderful holiday income dish for us.

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Annaly Capital Q3: Graham P/E And Number Show Attractive Valuation, But Risks Remain
NLY
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Judging by its FQ3 earnings report, I expect flat earnings growth ahead for Annaly Capital Management. Other risks include chronic book value per share (BVPS) erosion and significant equity dilution, both of which can pressure long-term valuation. To counterbalance these negatives, Annaly Capital Management stock now trades at a sizable discount, judging by two independent valuation methods.

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Can Annaly Capital Uphold Its Impressive 13% Dividend Yield?
NLY
Published: November 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NLY's 13% dividend yield, $1.5B buyback plan and $8.8B liquidity base underscore its drive to sustain strong shareholder returns.

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Annaly: 1.04X Coverage, Strong BV Growth, Cheap
NLY
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Annaly Capital Management delivered strong Q3 results, benefiting from an improved net interest spread and a favorable interest rate environment. NLY's mortgage-backed securities portfolio grew by 10% Q/Q to $87.3B in Q3'25, and the mortgage REIT's net interest spread increased for the fourth consecutive quarter. Annaly's dividend coverage profile is slightly improving, and the REIT supported its dividend consistently throughout the last year.

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Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: October 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 23, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Sean Kensil David Finkelstein - CEO, Co-Chief investment Officer & Director Serena Wolfe - Chief Financial Officer Ken Adler - Head of Mortgage Servicing Rights & Portfolio Analytics V.S. Srinivasan - Head of Agency Michael Fania - Co-Chief Investment Officer & Head of Residential Credit Conference Call Participants Bose George - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Douglas Harter - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Harsh Hemnani Jason Weaver - JonesTrading Institutional Services, LLC, Research Division Eric Hagen - BTIG, LLC, …

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Annaly Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Book Value Declines Y/Y
NLY
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NLY's Q3 earnings top estimates on stronger yields and asset growth, though book value slipped from last year.

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2 Stocks That Yield 12% and Higher Are Passive Income Kings
IIPR, NLY
Published: October 13, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

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3 mREIT Stocks to Keep on Your Radar Amid Challenging Industry Trends
ARI, EFC, NLY
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

While the volatile mortgage market is likely to hurt the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry, companies like NLY, ARI and EFC are poised to navigate the challenges.

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Discover the Elite Stocks Delivering 12%+ Yields for Ultimate Passive Income Domination
ARR, BGS, NLY, TXO
Published: October 03, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Are you ready to enjoy a high-dividend lifestyle? Today is a great day to bolster your passive income potential with four stocks featuring forward annual dividend yields that exceed 12% as of Oct.

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The Preferred 'Preferred Share' Of Annaly Capital
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Published: September 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The article discusses the concept of preferred shares and their unique features in the investment landscape, focusing on the 4 classes issued by Annaly Capital Management and currently outstanding. Preferred shares offer investors a hybrid between equity and fixed income, providing (hopefully steady) dividends with (distribution) priority over common stockholders. These securities can be attractive for income-focused investors seeking higher yields than traditional bonds. Annaly Capital's preferred shares fit the bill.

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Here's How to Play Annaly Stock as Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
NLY
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Can NLY capitalize on falling mortgage rates and Fed cuts with its diversified portfolio and strong liquidity performance? Let's find out.

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3 mREIT Stocks to Watch as Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Since October 2024
EFC, NLY, ORC
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Mortgage rates hit 6.26%, the lowest since October 2024, creating a favorable backdrop for mREITs like EFC, NLY and ORC.

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Why Annaly Capital Management (NLY) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
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Published: September 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

In the latest trading session, Annaly Capital Management (NLY) closed at $21.84, marking a -1.04% move from the previous day.

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

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Annaly Jumps 20.6% in a Year: How to Approach the Stock Now?
NLY
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Can NLY outshine with a 20.6% gain, fueled by a diversified mortgage portfolio, easing rates, strong liquidity and a 13.2% dividend yield. Let us find out.

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Annaly vs. Arbor Realty: Which mREIT Stock Has Better Upside?
NLY
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does robust liquidity and a strong outlook provide an edge to NLY over ABR? Let us find out which mREIT is more compelling.

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Here's Why Annaly Capital Management (NLY) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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

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Assessing Annaly Capital's Performance For Q2 2025
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Published: August 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Annaly Capital delivered a solid, as-expected quarter with minor outperformance in book value and core earnings versus projections. Risk/performance rating remains at 3.5; NLY is well positioned to maintain its $0.70 dividend, with only slight coverage concerns to monitor. NLY's hedging coverage ratio decreased to 95%, reflecting a slightly less defensive but still prudent risk management stance.

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Mortgage Rates at Lowest Level of 2025: 3 mREIT Stocks to Watch
ARI, NLY, ORC
Published: August 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Mortgage rates are at their lowest level of 2025, boosting affordability, and spotlighting dividend-paying mREITs like NLY, ORC, and ARI.

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Annaly Shares Gains 10.3% in 1H25: Buy, Hold, or Take Profits?
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Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does NLY's high dividend yield, diversified mortgage portfolio and rising net interest income keep it attractive despite valuation concerns? Let us find out.

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Why Annaly Capital Management (NLY) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: August 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Annaly Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates as Net Interest Income Rises Y/Y
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Published: August 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NLY tops Q2 earnings estimates as net interest income jumps significantly year over year on increased loan demand.

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Is Annaly Stock Worth a Spot in Your Portfolio Post Q2 Earnings Beat?
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Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

With a 13.5% dividend yield and strong Q2 results, will NLY show resilience? Let us find out.

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Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NLY) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:NLY ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants David L. Finkelstein - CEO, Co-Chief investment Officer & Director Michael Fania - Co-Chief Investment Officer & Head of Residential Credit Sean Kensil - Corporate Participant Serena Wolfe - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Bose Thomas George - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Crispin Elliot Love - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Douglas Michael Harter - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Eric J.

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Annaly Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Book Value Declines Y/Y
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Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NLY tops Q2 earnings estimates with higher asset yields and ROE, but BVPS slips year over year.

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Annaly (NLY) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know
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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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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.