AGNC Investment Reaffirms Monthly Payout With February Dividend Declaration

AGNC Investment Corp. announces its next monthly cash distribution of $0.12 per share, payable March 10, 2026. Key dates and the REIT's income strategy explained.

AGNC Investment Corp. has declared its next monthly cash distribution, continuing a long-standing commitment to shareholder returns. The real estate investment trust (REIT) announced a dividend of $0.12 per common share for February 2026, payable on March 10, 2026.

Key Dates and Market Performance

For shareholders, Friday, February 27, 2026, is the critical date, serving as both the ex-dividend date and the record date. Investors purchasing shares on or after this date will not be entitled to the upcoming March payment.

On the trading front, AGNC's shares have demonstrated resilience. The stock closed Thursday's session at €9.61, a level that maintains a position approximately 10% above its 200-day moving average. Since the start of the year, the equity has posted a gain of roughly 3.1%, holding its ground despite experiencing a modest pullback over the preceding four weeks.

The Engine Behind the Distributions

The company's ability to provide consistent monthly income stems from its specialized investment focus. AGNC’s core strategy involves managing a portfolio comprised primarily of Agency Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (Agency MBS). These securities carry guarantees against credit losses from U.S. government-sponsored enterprises such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, substantially mitigating the REIT's direct default risk.

Funding for these holdings is largely achieved through short-term repurchase agreements, making interest rate dynamics and proactive risk management paramount. To navigate this, the firm employs a range of hedging techniques designed to insulate its portfolio from the impact of interest rate volatility. This operational model allows AGNC to serve as a key provider of private capital to the U.S. housing market while simultaneously generating a predictable cash flow for its investors.

A Track Record of Income

This latest declaration reinforces the firm's identity as a reliable income vehicle. Since its inception, AGNC Investment has distributed over $15 billion in capital to its shareholders through its dividend program. The scheduled payment on March 10, 2026, represents the next fixed milestone following the identification of eligible shareholders on the record date.