JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Annaly Capital Management, Lowers Price Target to $24

Annaly Capital Management's EAD Topped Its Dividend for a 9th Straight Quarter. Here's Why That Matters for Its 12.5%+ Yielding Payout.

Annaly Capital Management has exceeded its dividend payout with earnings available for distribution (EAD) for nine consecutive quarters, supporting two recent dividend increases. The mortgage REIT's 12.5%+ yield is sustainable due to its scale, diversification across Agency MBS, residential credit, and mortgage servicing rights, and strong returns on new investments ranging from 11-16% depending on asset class.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Annaly Capital Management, Lowers Price Target to $24

Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintains Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $25 to $24.

Annaly Capital Management Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript