Nasdaq 100 Climbs as Cooler PCE Cuts Rate Hike Bets, Micron Earnings Loom: Stock Market Today
Nasdaq 100 gains as softer PCE inflation cools Fed rate-hike bets, with oil above $91 and Micron earnings due after the bell Wednesday.
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JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintains Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $26 to $24.
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Nasdaq 100 gains as softer PCE inflation cools Fed rate-hike bets, with oil above $91 and Micron earnings due after the bell Wednesday.
Annaly Capital Management offers an attractive 13.8% dividend yield, which would generate $3,450 annually on a $25,000 investment. However, the mortgage REIT has a history of significant dividend cuts and volatility, having reduced its quarterly dividend from $0.88 to $0.65 per share in 2023. The company's earnings are highly sensitive to interest rate changes, making long-term dividend sustainability uncertain. While Annaly has diversified its business in recent years, the stock is best suited for risk-tolerant investors.
Annaly Capital Management (NLY), a mortgage REIT, offers a 12.8% dividend yield. While it has a history of dividend cuts, the article argues it has transformed into a bargain. The REIT's earnings have improved significantly, covering its dividend for nine consecutive quarters, and it has raised dividends twice in the past 18 months. Trading at 7.5x earnings with a diversified portfolio across three investment strategies, Annaly presents an attractive option for income-focused investors despite its higher risk profile.
The article recommends three high-yield dividend stocks for income-focused investors: Annaly Capital Management (12% yield), Ares Capital Corp (9.66% yield), and Blue Owl Capital Inc (7.57% yield). All three offer substantial dividend yields backed by diversified portfolios, though they come with interest rate sensitivity and moderate volatility risks.