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AGNC Investment

AGNC Investment Corp is a real estate investment trust that invests in agency residential mortgage-backed securities. The firm's asset portfolio is comprised of residential mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise, such as the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or by a U.S. Government agency, such as the Government National Mortgage Association. It also invests in other types of mortgage and mortgage-related residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities or other investments in or related to, the housing, mortgage or real estate markets.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RC#NYSE">RC</a>)</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 16.69%</li>
<li><strong>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods </strong>analyst Jade Rahmani maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $6.75 to $6.25 on Jan. 14. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li><strong>JMP Securities </strong>analyst Chris Muller maintained a Market Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $10.5 to $9.5 on Dec. 12. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>AGNC Investment Corp. &nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>)</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 14.44%</li>
<li><strong>Wells Fargo </strong>analyst Donald Fandetti maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $12 to $11 on Jan. 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li><strong>RBC Capital </strong>analyst Kenneth Lee maintained an Outperform rating with a price target of $11 on Jan. 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On Jan. 27, AGNC Investment posted downbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>)</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dividend Yield: </strong>13.46%</li>
<li><strong>Wedbush </strong>analyst Jay McCanless maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $13 to $14 on Aug. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 88%.</li>
<li><strong>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods </strong>analyst Bose George maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $12 to $13 on Aug. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News: </strong>MFA Financial will host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 to discuss its fourth quarter financial results.</li>
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<p>Wells Fargo  analyst Donald Fandetti   maintains AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $12 to $11.</p>


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<p>Across the recent three months, 4 analysts have shared their insights on AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.</p>
<p>The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bullish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Indifferent</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Somewhat Bearish</strong></th>
<th align="right"><strong>Bearish</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Total Ratings</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Last 30D</strong></td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>1M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>2M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>3M Ago</strong></td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $10.25, with a high estimate of $11.00 and a low estimate of $9.50. This current average represents a 2.38% decrease from the previous average price target of $10.50. </p>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738274475_0.png" alt="price target chart" /></p>
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
<p>An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive AGNC Investment. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.</p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Lee</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Weaver</td>
<td>Jones Trading</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bose George</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Shane</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$9.50</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Action Taken:</strong> Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to AGNC Investment. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li><strong>Rating:</strong> Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of AGNC Investment compared to the broader market.</li>
<li><strong>Price Targets:</strong> Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of AGNC Investment's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
<p>For valuable insights into AGNC Investment's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGNC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights"><strong>Stay up to date on AGNC Investment analyst ratings.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Discovering AGNC Investment: A Closer Look</h2>
<p>AGNC Investment Corp is a real estate investment trust that invests in agency residential mortgage-backed securities. The firm's asset portfolio is comprised of residential mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise, such as the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or by a U.S. Government agency, such as the Government National Mortgage Association. It also invests in other types of mortgage and mortgage-related residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities or other investments in or related to, the housing, mortgage or real estate markets.</p>
<h3>AGNC Investment: Delving into Financials</h3>
<p><strong>Market Capitalization Highlights:</strong> Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.</p>
<p><strong>Revenue Challenges:</strong> AGNC Investment's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately <strong>-59.04%</strong>. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.</p>
<p><strong>Net Margin:</strong> The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of <strong>55.84%,</strong> the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Equity (ROE):</strong> AGNC Investment's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of <strong>1.06%</strong>, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.</p>
<p><strong>Return on Assets (ROA):</strong> The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of <strong>0.1%,</strong> the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.</p>
<p><strong>Debt Management:</strong> The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at <strong>0.01</strong>.</p>
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
<p>Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.</p>
<p>In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.</p>
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Assessing AGNC Investment: Insights From 4 Financial Analysts

<p>RBC Capital  analyst Kenneth Lee   maintains AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $11 price target.</p>


RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on AGNC Investment, Maintains $11 Price Target

<p>Jones Trading  analyst Jason Weaver   maintains AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) with a Buy and maintains $10.25 price target.</p>


Jones Trading Maintains Buy on AGNC Investment, Maintains $10.25 Price Target

<p>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods  analyst Bose George   maintains AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $10.75 to $10.25.</p>


Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on AGNC Investment, Lowers Price Target to $10.25

<p><strong>AGNC Investment's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NYSE">AGNC</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.88% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>55.64 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 6.3% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 3.09 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>AGNC Investment Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738097111_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AGNC Investment has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing AGNC Investment's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AGNC Investment's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.56%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
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<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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Looking Into AGNC Investment's Recent Short Interest

<p>The earnings results for <strong>AGNC Investment</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) for Q4 were made public on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 04:01 PM.</p>
<p>Here's a comprehensive overview of the announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>AGNC Investment missed estimated earnings by -12.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.37 versus an estimate of $0.42.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $141.00 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Previous Earnings Records</h3>
<p>The company missed on EPS by $0.07 in the last quarter, resulting in a 4.0% drop share price change the following day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at AGNC Investment's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>0.50</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>0.57</td>
<td>0.58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>0.43</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.58</td>
<td>0.60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>25.03M</td>
<td>-36M</td>
<td>473.78M</td>
<td>388.61M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>-64M</td>
<td>-3M</td>
<td>-30M</td>
<td>-26M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for AGNC Investment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGNC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Earnings

AGNC Investment Earnings Review: Q4 Summary

<p><strong>AGNC Investment</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) reported its Q4 earnings results on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 04:01 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>AGNC Investment missed estimated earnings by -12.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.37 versus an estimate of $0.42.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $141.00 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
<p>During the previous quarter, the company missed on EPS by $0.07, leading to a 4.0% drop share price change the next day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at AGNC Investment's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>0.50</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>0.57</td>
<td>0.58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>0.43</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.58</td>
<td>0.60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>25.03M</td>
<td>-36M</td>
<td>473.78M</td>
<td>388.61M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>-64M</td>
<td>-3M</td>
<td>-30M</td>
<td>-26M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for AGNC Investment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGNC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
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AGNC Investment Q4 Earnings Assessment

<p><strong>AGNC Investment</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) announced its Q4 earnings on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 04:01 PM.</p>
<p>Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>AGNC Investment missed estimated earnings by -12.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.37 versus an estimate of $0.42.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $141.00 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Analysis of Past Earnings</h3>
<p>In the previous quarter, the company missed on EPS by $0.07, resulting in a 4.0% drop change in the share price the following day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at AGNC Investment's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>0.50</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>0.57</td>
<td>0.58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>0.43</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.58</td>
<td>0.60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>25.03M</td>
<td>-36M</td>
<td>473.78M</td>
<td>388.61M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>-64M</td>
<td>-3M</td>
<td>-30M</td>
<td>-26M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for AGNC Investment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGNC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Recap: AGNC Investment Q4 Earnings

<p><strong>AGNC Investment</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) announced its Q4 earnings on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 04:01 PM.</p>
<p>Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>AGNC Investment missed estimated earnings by -12.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.37 versus an estimate of $0.42.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $141.00 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Earnings History Overview</h3>
<p>The company missed on EPS by $0.07 in the previous quarter, leading to a 4.0% drop share price change the next day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at AGNC Investment's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>0.50</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>0.57</td>
<td>0.58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>0.43</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.58</td>
<td>0.60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>25.03M</td>
<td>-36M</td>
<td>473.78M</td>
<td>388.61M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>-64M</td>
<td>-3M</td>
<td>-30M</td>
<td>-26M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for AGNC Investment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGNC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Insights into AGNC Investment Q4 Earnings

<p>The Q4 earnings report for <strong>AGNC Investment</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) was released on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 04:01 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what investors need to know about the latest announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>AGNC Investment missed estimated earnings by -12.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.37 versus an estimate of $0.42.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $141.00 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Analysis of Past Earnings</h3>
<p>During the previous quarter, the company missed on EPS by $0.07, leading to a 4.0% drop share price change the next day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at AGNC Investment's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>0.50</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>0.57</td>
<td>0.58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>0.43</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.58</td>
<td>0.60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>25.03M</td>
<td>-36M</td>
<td>473.78M</td>
<td>388.61M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>-64M</td>
<td>-3M</td>
<td>-30M</td>
<td>-26M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for AGNC Investment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGNC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Earnings Breakdown: AGNC Investment Q4

<p>AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.42 by 11.9 percent. This is a 38.33 percent decrease over earnings of $0.60 per share from the same period last year.</p>


Earnings Misses

AGNC Investment Q4 Adj $0.37 Misses $0.42 Estimate

<p>The Q4 earnings report for <strong>AGNC Investment</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) was released on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 04:01 PM.</p>
<p>Here's what investors need to know about the latest announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>AGNC Investment missed estimated earnings by -12.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.37 versus an estimate of $0.42.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $141.00 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
<p>In the previous quarter, the company missed on EPS by $0.07, resulting in a 4.0% drop change in the share price the following day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at AGNC Investment's past performance:</p>
<p>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2024</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2023</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>0.50</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>0.57</td>
<td>0.58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>0.43</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.58</td>
<td>0.60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>25.03M</td>
<td>-36M</td>
<td>473.78M</td>
<td>388.61M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>-64M</td>
<td>-3M</td>
<td>-30M</td>
<td>-26M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for AGNC Investment <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGNC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


AGNC Investment Earnings Report: Q4 Overview

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
<p>• MainStreet Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNSB#NASDAQ">MNSB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $16.99 million. </p>
<p>• Oxford Lane Capital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXLC#NASDAQ">OXLC</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its third quarter. </p>
<p>• SoFi Techs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $678.53 million. </p>
<p>• Ryanair Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYAAY#NASDAQ">RYAAY</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $3.08 billion. </p>
<p>• Dynex Cap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DX#NYSE">DX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $11.39 million. </p>
<p>• Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOPE#NASDAQ">HOPE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $119.97 million. </p>
<p>• Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOH#NYSE">BOH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.84 per share on revenue of $163.36 million. </p>
<p>• Bank of Marin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMRC#NASDAQ">BMRC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.32 per share on revenue of $28.17 million. </p>
<p>• AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.51 per share on revenue of $31.95 billion. </p>
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
<p>• WSFS Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSFS#NASDAQ">WSFS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.99 per share on revenue of $264.39 million. </p>
<p>• WR Berkley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRB#NYSE">WRB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.95 per share on revenue of $2.98 billion. </p>
<p>• Equity Lifestyle Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELS#NYSE">ELS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $375.04 million. </p>
<p>• Transcat (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRNS#NASDAQ">TRNS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $70.30 million. </p>
<p>• Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.91 per share on revenue of $804.88 million. </p>
<p>• Five Star (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSBC#NASDAQ">FSBC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.57 per share on revenue of $34.09 million. </p>
<p>• Sanmina (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANM#NASDAQ">SANM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.36 per share on revenue of $1.98 billion. </p>
<p>• Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.63 per share on revenue of $6.77 billion. </p>
<p>• AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $209.06 million. </p>
<p>• HomeStreet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMST#NASDAQ">HMST</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $41.10 million. </p>
<p>• Home Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBCP#NASDAQ">HBCP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.11 per share on revenue of $30.30 million. </p>
<p>• Preferred Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFBC#NASDAQ">PFBC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.39 per share on revenue of $69.74 million. </p>
<p>• NBT Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NBTB#NASDAQ">NBTB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $147.11 million. </p>
<p>• Marten Transport (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRTN#NASDAQ">MRTN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $233.68 million. </p>
<p>• PotlatchDeltic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCH#NASDAQ">PCH</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.02 per share on revenue of $246.71 million. </p>
<p>• Graco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GGG#NYSE">GGG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $553.25 million. </p>
<p>• Crane (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CR#NYSE">CR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.27 per share on revenue of $583.71 million. </p>
<p>• Brown &amp; Brown (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.77 per share on revenue of $1.12 billion. </p>
<p>• Enterprise Finl Servs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFSC#NASDAQ">EFSC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.20 per share on revenue of $162.20 million. </p>
<p>• Servisfirst Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFBS#NYSE">SFBS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.11 per share on revenue of $126.64 million. </p>
<p>• Seacoast Banking (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBCF#NASDAQ">SBCF</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. </p>
<p>• Alexandria Real Estate (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARE#NYSE">ARE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.39 per share on revenue of $788.78 million. </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


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Earnings Scheduled For January 27, 2025

<p>JMP Securities  analyst Aaron Hecht   reiterates AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) from Market Perform to Market Perform.</p>


Reiteration

JMP Securities Reiterates Market Perform on AGNC Investmentto Market Perform

<p><strong>AGNC Investment's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NYSE">AGNC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.55% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>41.93 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 4.75% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 3.1 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>AGNC Investment Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736532911_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AGNC Investment has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing AGNC Investment's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AGNC Investment's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.74%, which means the company has <strong>more</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


(AGNC) - Analyzing AGNC Investment's Short Interest

<p>During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.</p>
<p>Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.</p>
<p>Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the financial sector.</p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>)</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 15.64%</li>
<li><strong>JP Morgan </strong>analyst Richard Shane maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $10 to $9.5 on Dec. 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li><strong>Wells Fargo </strong>analyst Donald Fandetti upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $10 to $12 on Sept. 20. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On Dec. 11, AGNC Investment declared monthly common stock dividend of 12 cents per common share for December 2024.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AGNC news. </li>
</ul>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="907" height="841" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02074211/image-4.png" alt="" class="wp-image-715015" style="width:579px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02074211/image-4.png 907w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02074211/image-4-300x278.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02074211/image-4-768x712.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px" /></figure></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWO#NYSE">TWO</a>)</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dividend Yield:</strong> 15.22%</li>
<li><strong>RBC Capital </strong>analyst Kenneth Lee maintained a Sector Perform rating and cut the price target from $14 to $12 on Nov. 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li><strong>JP Morgan </strong>analyst Richard Shane maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $13.5 to $11.5 on Oct. 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News:</strong> On Nov. 12, TWO announced the appointment of Travis Swenson as Chief Financial Officer.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest TWO news </li>
</ul>
<p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="912" height="852" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02074236/image-5.png" alt="" class="wp-image-715016" style="width:686px;height:auto" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02074236/image-5.png 912w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02074236/image-5-300x280.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/02074236/image-5-768x717.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px" /></figure></p>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRZN#NASDAQ">HRZN</a>)</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dividend Yield: 1</strong>4.68%</li>
<li><strong>Compass Point </strong>analyst Casey Alexander upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $8.25 on Dec. 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li><strong>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods </strong>analyst Paul Johnson maintained an Underperform rating and lowered the price target from $9.5 to $9 on Aug. 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li><strong>Recent News: </strong>On Oct. 29, Horizon Tech Finance posted weaker-than-expected quarterly results.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in HRZN stock. </li>
</ul>
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<p>JP Morgan  analyst Richard Shane   maintains AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $10 to $9.5.</p>


JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on AGNC Investment, Lowers Price Target to $9.5

<p><strong>AGNC Investment's</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NYSE">AGNC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has <strong>42.25 million shares sold short</strong>, which is 4.79% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, <strong>it would take traders 2.07 days to cover their short positions on average.</strong></p>
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
<p>Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.</p>
<p>Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.</p>
<p><strong>See Also:</strong> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest"><strong>List of the most shorted stocks</strong></a></p>
<h3>AGNC Investment Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733416211_0.png" alt="short_fig" /></p>
<p>As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AGNC Investment has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.</p>
<h3>Comparing AGNC Investment's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
<p>Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.</p>
<p>According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AGNC Investment's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.13%, which means the company has <strong>less</strong> short interest than most of its peers.</p>
<p>Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be <strong>bullish</strong> for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/"><strong>This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</strong></a></p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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