Farmer Mac Reports 2025 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM) reported full-year 2025 results on Feb 19, 2026, with record net effective spread of $383.0 million (up 13%) and outstanding business volume of $33.4 billion. Net income attributable to common stockholders was $182.5 million ($16.62 diluted EPS).

Core earnings were a record $182.9 million ($16.66 core EPS), and the board raised the quarterly common dividend 7% to $1.60 per share, payable Mar 31, 2026.

Positive

• Record net effective spread of $383.0 million (+13% YoY)
• Outstanding business volume of $33.4 billion
• Full-year net income of $182.5 million ($16.62 diluted EPS)
• Record core earnings of $182.9 million ($16.66 core EPS)
• Quarterly common dividend increased 7% to $1.60 per share

Negative

• Quarter diluted EPS declined 20% to $3.71
• Quarter diluted core EPS decreased 8% to $3.66

News Market Reaction – AGM

-0.66% 2.6x vol

22 alerts

-0.66% News Effect

-10.0% Trough in 21 hr 15 min

-$13M Valuation Impact

$1.90B Market Cap

2.6x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, AGM declined 0.66%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -10.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 22 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $13M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.90B at that time. Trading volume was elevated at 2.6x the daily average, suggesting increased selling activity.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Outstanding business volume: $33.4 billion Business volume growth: $3.8 billion (13% YoY) Net interest income: $390.7 million (10% YoY) +5 more

8 metrics

Outstanding business volume $33.4 billion Outstanding business volume as of full year 2025

Business volume growth $3.8 billion (13% YoY) Record outstanding business volume growth in 2025

Net interest income $390.7 million (10% YoY) Full year 2025 net interest income growth

Net effective spread $383.0 million (13% YoY) Record full year 2025 net effective spread (Non-GAAP)

Net income EPS $16.62 per diluted share Full year 2025 net income attributable to common stockholders

Core EPS $16.66 per diluted share (7% YoY) Record full year 2025 core earnings per share (Non-GAAP)

Quarterly dividend $1.60 per share (7% increase) Common stock dividend declared February 18, 2026

Tier 1 Capital Ratio 13.3% As of December 31, 2025

Market Reality Check

Price: $149.46 Vol: Volume 17,117 vs 20-day a...

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Volume Volume 17,117 vs 20-day average 104,823 (relative volume 0.16) ahead of earnings call. low

Technical Price 174.65 trades below 200-day MA of 179.16 and 17.71% below 52-week high 212.24.

Peers on Argus

AGM was down 0.66% while listed credit services peers like LU, WU, ENVA, SEZL, a...

AGM was down 0.66% while listed credit services peers like LU, WU, ENVA, SEZL, and BFH all showed positive moves between 0.52% and 3.94%, indicating stock-specific trading rather than a sector-wide move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 05 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 05	Earnings call notice	Neutral	+0.1%	Announced timing and access details for Q4 and full-year 2025 results call.
Dec 08	Executive appointment	Positive	+3.5%	Named new EVP, CFO and Treasurer with extensive capital markets experience.
Dec 03	AMBS securitization	Positive	-0.6%	Closed <b>$313.5 million</b> agricultural mortgage-backed securitization with guaranteed senior tranche.
Nov 05	Dividend declaration	Positive	-4.7%	Declared <b>$1.50</b> quarterly common dividend and dividends on five preferred series.
Nov 03	Q3 2025 earnings	Positive	-0.3%	Reported record net effective spread and core earnings with strong capital ratios.

Pattern Detected

Positive operational and capital return news has sometimes coincided with flat-to-negative next-day price reactions.

Recent Company History

Over the last several months, Farmer Mac has highlighted steady operational progress and shareholder returns. In November 2025, it reported record third-quarter net effective spread and core earnings with strong capital and liquidity. The Board has consistently declared and raised common and preferred dividends, including a $1.50 common dividend in November 2025. Structured finance activity continued with a $313.5 million AMBS securitization in December 2025, and leadership was strengthened with a new CFO in December 2025. Today’s full-year 2025 results and 7% dividend increase extend these themes of growth and capital return.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Farmer Mac’s record 2025 performance, including net effective spread of...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Farmer Mac’s record 2025 performance, including net effective spread of $383.0 million, core earnings of $182.9 million or $16.66 per share, and outstanding business volume of $33.4 billion. The Board approved a 7% increase in the quarterly dividend to $1.60, marking fifteen consecutive years of raises. Investors may track credit quality developments, future net interest income trends, and capital ratios such as the 13.3% Tier 1 Capital Ratio, alongside management’s use of non-GAAP metrics like core earnings and net effective spread.

Key Terms

non-gaap, core earnings, net effective spread, tier 1 capital ratio, +4 more

8 terms

non-gaap financial

"We use "non-GAAP measures" in our analysis of financial information."

Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.

core earnings financial

"The main difference between core earnings and core earnings per common share ("Core EPS")..."

Core earnings are the profit a business generates from its normal, ongoing operations after removing one-time gains or losses and unusual accounting adjustments; think of it as the recurring paycheck a household can expect each month rather than a one-off inheritance or sale. Investors care because it highlights the company’s sustainable cash-making ability and makes performance easier to compare across periods and with other firms.

net effective spread financial

"Net effective spread1 increased 13% from the prior-year period to a record $383.0 million"

Net effective spread measures the true cost of buying or selling a stock after accounting for any rebates, fees, and price improvements; it compares the execution price to a fair reference price and shows the net amount investors give up to complete a trade. Think of it like the final price you pay for an online purchase after discounts and delivery charges—useful because smaller net spreads mean cheaper, more efficient trading and better liquidity.

tier 1 capital ratio financial

"Total core capital of $1.7 billion and a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 13.3% as of December 31, 2025"

A tier 1 capital ratio measures a bank’s core financial strength by comparing its most reliable capital — such as shareholder equity and retained profits — to its assets after adjusting for how risky those assets are. Think of it as the firm’s shock-absorbing cushion relative to the danger of its exposures; higher ratios mean the bank is better positioned to absorb losses, meet regulations and continue lending, which matters to investors assessing safety and long-term returns.

form 10-k regulatory

"Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed today with the SEC."

A Form 10-K is a comprehensive report that publicly traded companies are required to file annually with regulators. It provides a detailed overview of a company's financial health, operations, and risks, similar to a detailed health report. Investors use this information to assess the company's performance and make informed decisions about buying or selling its stock.

gaap financial

"non-GAAP measures represent measures of financial performance that are not presented in accordance with GAAP."

GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, are a set of standardized rules and guidelines that companies follow when preparing their financial statements. They ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability across different companies, making it easier for investors to understand and compare financial information accurately. This helps investors make informed decisions based on trustworthy and uniform financial reports.

diluted eps financial

"Diluted EPS (GAAP) | $3.71 | $4.63 | (20) %"

Diluted earnings per share (EPS) shows how much profit a company makes for each share of stock, assuming all possible shares from stock options or convertible securities are used. It provides a more conservative estimate than basic EPS, accounting for potential share increases that could dilute ownership. Investors use diluted EPS to get a clearer picture of a company's true profitability on a per-share basis.

dividend financial

"declared a quarterly dividend of $1.60 per share on all three classes of common stock"

A dividend is a payment that a company gives to its shareholders, usually from its profits. It’s like a bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, and it can provide a steady income stream for investors. Companies pay dividends to share their success with the people who own their stock.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

- Announces 7% Dividend Increase -
- Outstanding Business Volume of $33.4 Billion -

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A), the nation's secondary market provider that increases the accessibility of financing to provide vital liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure, today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.

"Farmer Mac delivered another strong year in 2025, highlighted by record net effective spread and outstanding business volumes, and our tenth consecutive year of record annual core earnings results," said Chief Executive Officer, Brad Nordholm. "While a few borrower‑specific credit events affected Core Earnings, particularly in the fourth quarter, these were isolated in nature and do not change the positive trajectory of our underlying performance. With a resilient business model, disciplined balance‑sheet and risk management, and a highly talented and capable management team, we are well‑positioned for the future and confident in our ability to continue delivering meaningful value to rural America and our shareholders."

Full Year 2025 and Recent Highlights

• Record outstanding business volume growth of $3.8 billion, reflecting 13% growth year-over-year
• Provided $10.5 billion in liquidity and lending capacity to lenders serving rural America
• Net interest income grew 10% year-over-year to $390.7 million
• Net effective spread¹ increased 13% from the prior-year period to a record $383.0 million
• Net income attributable to common stockholders of $182.5 million, or $16.62 per diluted share
• Record core earnings¹ of $182.9 million, or $16.66 per diluted share, reflecting 7% growth year-over-year
• Total core capital of $1.7 billion and a Tier 1 Capital Ratio of 13.3% as of December 31, 2025
• On February 18, 2026, Farmer Mac's Board of Directors raised the quarterly common stock dividend by 7% to $1.60 per share, the fifteenth consecutive annual increase

$ in thousands, except per share amounts	Quarter Ended			Year Ended
	December 31, 2025	December 31, 2024	YoY % Change	December 31, 2025	December 31, 2024	% Change
Net Change in Business Volume	$2,232,407	$1,054,727	N/A	$3,828,539	$1,052,006	N/A
Net Interest Income (GAAP)	$104,521	$93,368	12 %	$390,734	$353,867	10 %
Net Effective Spread (Non-GAAP)	$101,389	$87,528	16 %	$383,041	$339,564	13 %
Diluted EPS (GAAP)	$3.71	$4.63	(20) %	$16.62	$16.44	1 %
Diluted Core EPS (Non-GAAP)	$3.66	$3.97	(8) %	$16.66	$15.64	7 %

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1 Non-GAAP Measure

Dividends

On February 18, 2026, Farmer Mac's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $1.60 per share on all three classes of common stock – Class A voting common stock (NYSE: AGM.A), Class B voting common stock (not listed on any exchange), and Class C non-voting common stock (NYSE: AGM). This quarterly dividend, which represents an increase of 7% in Farmer Mac's quarterly dividend rate on a year-over-year basis, will be payable on March 31, 2026 to holders of record of common stock as of March 16, 2026. This is the fifteenth consecutive year that Farmer Mac has increased its quarterly common stock dividend, and this increase is supported by Farmer Mac's previous and expected earnings growth and overall capital position.

Farmer Mac's Board of Directors also declared a dividend on each of Farmer Mac's five classes of preferred stock. The quarterly dividend of $0.35625 per share of 5.700% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D (NYSE: AGM.PR.D), $0.359375 per share of 5.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E (NYSE: AGM.PR.E), $0.328125 per share of 5.250% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F (NYSE: AGM.PR.F), $0.3046875 per share of 4.875% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G (AGM.PR.G), and $0.40625 per share of 6.500% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series H (AGM.PR.H), is for the period from but not including January 17, 2026 to and including April 17, 2026. The preferred dividends will be payable on April 17, 2026 to holders of record as of April 1, 2026.

Earnings Conference Call Information

The conference call to discuss Farmer Mac's fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results will be held beginning at 4:30 p.m. eastern time on Thursday, February 19, 2026, and can be accessed by telephone or live webcast as follows:

Telephone (Domestic): (888) 880-3330
Telephone (International): (646) 357-8766
Webcast: https://www.farmermac.com/investors/events-presentations/  

When dialing in to the call, please ask for the "Farmer Mac Earnings Conference Call." The call can be heard live and will also be available for replay on Farmer Mac's website for one week following the conclusion of the call.

More complete information about Farmer Mac's performance for 2025 is in Farmer Mac's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed today with the SEC.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

We use "non-GAAP measures" in our analysis of financial information. Non-GAAP measures represent measures of financial performance that are not presented in accordance with GAAP. Specifically, we use the following non-GAAP measures: (1) "core earnings," (2) "core earnings per common share," and (3) "net effective spread," in both dollars and percentage yield or spread. In our view, these non-GAAP measures are useful alternative measures in understanding our economic performance, transaction economics, and business trends. Our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly labeled non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by other companies. Our disclosure of non-GAAP measures is intended to be supplemental in nature and is not meant to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or as more important than, the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Core Earnings and Core Earnings Per Share

The main difference between core earnings and core earnings per common share ("Core EPS"), which are non-GAAP measures, and net income attributable to common stockholders and earnings per common share ("EPS"), which are GAAP measures, is that those non-GAAP measures exclude the effects of fair value fluctuations. These fluctuations are not expected to have a cumulative net impact on our financial condition or results of operations reported in accordance with GAAP if the related financial instruments are held to maturity, as is expected. Additionally, these two non-GAAP measures exclude specified infrequent or unusual transactions that we believe are not indicative of future operating results and that may not reflect the trends and economic financial performance of our core business.

Net Effective Spread

We use Net Effective Spread ("NES") to measure the net spread earned between interest-earning assets and the related net funding costs, including any associated derivatives, whether or not they are designated in a hedge accounting relationship.

NES excludes the following:

• Interest income and interest expense associated with single-class consolidated trusts with beneficial interests owned by third parties and for which we guarantees all classes of securities issued ("single-class consolidated trusts") and reclassifies that activity to guarantee and commitment fees in determining our core earnings. This reclassification reflects our view that the net interest income earned on single-class consolidated trusts is effectively a guarantee fee.
• Fair value changes of financial derivatives and corresponding financial assets or liabilities designated in fair value hedge accounting relationships because they are not expected to have an economic effect on our financial performance, as we expect to hold the financial derivatives and corresponding hedged items to maturity.
• The amortization of premiums and discounts on assets consolidated at fair value.

NES includes the following:

• Income and expense related to the contractual amounts due on financial derivatives that are not designated in hedge accounting relationships ("undesignated financial derivatives"). For undesignated financial derivatives, we record the income or expense related to the accrual of the contractual amounts due in "(Losses)/gains on financial derivatives" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
• The net effects of terminations or net settlements on undesignated financial derivatives, which consist of: (1) the net effects of cash settlements on agency forward contracts on the debt of other government-sponsored enterprises ("GSEs") and U.S. Treasury security futures that we use as short-term economic hedges on the issuance of debt; and (2) the net effects of initial cash payments that we receive upon the inception of certain swaps. For GAAP purposes, realized gains or losses on settlements of these contracts are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period in which they occur. For NES, these realized gains or losses are deferred and amortized as net yield adjustments over the term of the related debt, which generally ranges from 3 to 15 years.

More information about Farmer Mac's use of non-GAAP measures is available in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Results of Operations" in Farmer Mac's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed today with the SEC. For a reconciliation of Farmer Mac's net income attributable to common stockholders to core earnings and of earnings per common share to core earnings per share, and net interest income and net interest yield to net effective spread, see "Reconciliations" below.

Forward-Looking Statements

Management's expectations for Farmer Mac's future necessarily involve assumptions, estimates, and the evaluation of risks and uncertainties. Various factors or events, both known and unknown, could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations as expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this release, including uncertainties about:

• the availability to Farmer Mac of debt and equity financing and, if available, the reasonableness of rates and terms;
• legislative, regulatory, or current or future political developments that could affect Farmer Mac, its sources of business, or agricultural or infrastructure industries;
• fluctuations in the fair value of assets held by Farmer Mac and its subsidiaries;
• the level of lender interest in Farmer Mac's products and the secondary market provided by Farmer Mac;
• the general rate of growth in agricultural mortgage and infrastructure indebtedness;
• the effect of economic conditions stemming from disruptive global events or otherwise on agricultural mortgage or infrastructure lending, borrower repayment capacity, or collateral values, including inflation, fluctuations in interest rates, changes in U.S. trade policies (including tariffs and trade restrictions), fluctuations in export demand for U.S. agricultural products and foreign currency exchange rates, supply chain disruptions, increases in input costs, labor availability, and volatility in commodity prices;
• the degree to which Farmer Mac is exposed to interest rate risk resulting from fluctuations in Farmer Mac's borrowing costs relative to market indices;
• developments in the financial markets, including possible investor, analyst, and rating agency reactions to events involving GSEs, including Farmer Mac;
• the effects of the Federal Reserve's efforts to achieve monetary policy normalization to respond to inflation and employment levels; and
• other factors that could hinder agricultural mortgage lending or borrower repayment capacity, including the effects of severe weather, flooding and drought, or fluctuations in agricultural real estate values.

Other risk factors are discussed in "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A in Farmer Mac's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed today with the SEC. Considering these potential risks and uncertainties, no undue reliance should be placed on any forward-looking statements expressed in this release. The forward-looking statements contained in this release represent management's expectations as of the date of this release. Farmer Mac undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of revisions to any forward-looking statements included in this release to reflect new information or any future events or circumstances, except as otherwise required by applicable law. The information in this release is not necessarily indicative of future results.

About Farmer Mac

Farmer Mac is driven by its mission to increase the accessibility of financing to provide vitalliquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure. The secondary market served by Farmer Mac provides liquidity to our nation's agricultural and infrastructure businesses, supporting a vibrant and strong rural America. We offer a wide range of solutions to help meet financial institutions' growth, liquidity, risk management, and capital relief needs across diverse markets, including agriculture, agribusiness, broadband infrastructure, power and utilities, and renewable energy. We are uniquely positioned to facilitate competitive access to financing that fuels growth, innovation, and prosperity in America's rural and agricultural communities. Additional information about Farmer Mac is available on our website at www.farmermac.com.

 

FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
	As of
	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
	(in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents (includes restricted cash of $24,475 and $16,190, respectively)	$                   931,067		$                 1,024,007
Investment securities:
Available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $13,813,551 and $11,940,774, respectively)	13,580,285		11,467,560
Held-to-maturity, at amortized cost	3,954,223		5,097,492
Other investments	15,871		11,835
Total Investment Securities	17,550,379		16,576,887
Loans:
Loans held for sale, at lower of cost or fair value	—		6,170
Loans held for investment, at amortized cost	13,877,051		11,183,408
Loans held for investment in consolidated trusts, at amortized cost	2,482,010		2,038,283
Allowance for losses	(37,785)		(23,223)
Total loans, net of allowance	16,321,276		13,204,638
Financial derivatives, at fair value	44,875		27,789
Accrued interest receivable (includes $40,945 and $28,563, respectively, related to consolidated trusts)	357,155		310,592
Guarantee and commitment fees receivable	57,214		50,499
Deferred tax asset, net	173		1,544
Prepaid expenses and other assets	108,018		128,786
Total Assets	$               35,370,157		$               31,324,742
Liabilities and Equity:
Liabilities:
Notes payable	$               30,822,570		$               27,371,174
Debt securities of consolidated trusts held by third parties	2,365,435		1,929,628
Financial derivatives, at fair value	21,618		77,326
Accrued interest payable (includes $15,795 and $12,387, respectively, related to consolidated trusts)	233,714		195,113
Guarantee and commitment obligation	54,770		48,326
Other liabilities	153,101		214,149
Total Liabilities	33,651,208		29,835,716
Commitments and Contingencies
Equity:
Preferred stock:
Series D, par value $25 per share, 4,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	96,659		96,659
Series E, par value $25 per share, 3,180,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	77,003		77,003
Series F, par value $25 per share, 4,800,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	116,160		116,160
Series G, par value $25 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	121,327		121,327
Series H, par value $25 per share, 4,000,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding	96,844		—
Common stock:
Class A Voting, $1 par value, no maximum authorization, 1,030,780 shares outstanding	1,031		1,031
Class B Voting, $1 par value, no maximum authorization, 500,301 shares outstanding	500		500
Class C Non-Voting, $1 par value, no maximum authorization, 9,325,556 shares and 9,360,083 shares outstanding, respectively	9,326		9,360
Additional paid-in capital	139,370		135,894
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	13,382		(12,147)
Retained earnings	1,047,347		943,239
Total Equity	1,718,949		1,489,026
Total Liabilities and Equity	$               35,370,157		$               31,324,742

 

FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
	For the Three Months Ended				For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024		December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Interest income:
Investment securities and cash equivalents	$          205,926		$          226,510		$          846,441		$          974,329
Loans	210,544		169,255		765,806		629,187
Total interest income	416,470		395,765		1,612,247		1,603,516
Total interest expense	311,949		302,397		1,221,513		1,249,649
Net interest income	104,521		93,368		390,734		353,867
Provision for losses	(15,986)		(3,773)		(32,860)		(11,579)
Net interest income after provision for losses	88,535		89,595		357,874		342,288
Non-interest income/(expense):
Guarantee and commitment fees	5,259		4,009		19,575		15,738
(Losses)/gains on financial derivatives	(1,502)		4,290		(5,120)		2,636
Other income	(821)		(411)		3,183		2,827
Non-interest income	2,936		7,888		17,638		21,201
Operating expenses:
Compensation and employee benefits	18,199		15,641		71,325		63,975
General and administrative	11,944		12,452		44,613		38,236
Regulatory fees	863		1,000		3,863		3,175
Operating expenses	31,006		29,093		119,801		105,386
Income before income taxes	60,465		68,390		255,711		258,103
Income tax expense	12,541		11,876		48,296		50,910
Net income	47,924		56,514		207,415		207,193
Preferred stock dividends	(7,286)		(5,666)		(24,922)		(25,146)
Loss on retirement of preferred stock	—		—		—		(1,619)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$            40,638		$            50,848		$          182,493		$          180,428
Earnings per common share:
Basic earnings per common share	$                3.73		$                4.67		$              16.73		$              16.59
Diluted earnings per common share	$                3.71		$                4.63		$              16.62		$              16.44

Reconciliations

Reconciliations of Farmer Mac's net income attributable to common stockholders to core earnings and core earnings per share are presented in the following tables along with information about the composition of core earnings for the periods indicated: 

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders to Core Earnings
	For the Three Months Ended
	December 31, 2025		September 30, 2025		December 31, 2024
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$                    40,638		$                    48,700		$                   50,848
Less reconciling items:
Gains on undesignated financial derivatives due to fair value changes	447		882		3,084
Gains/(losses) on hedging activities due to fair value changes	3,107		(137)		5,737
Unrealized losses on trading assets	(66)		(4)		(83)
Net effects of amortization of premiums/discounts and deferred gains on assets consolidated at fair value(1)	24		26		(39)
Net effects of terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives	(2,699)		(1,934)		534
Issuance costs on the retirement of preferred stock	—		—		—
Income tax effect related to reconciling items	(171)		245		(1,939)
Sub-total	642		(922)		7,294
Core earnings	$                    39,996		$                    49,622		$                   43,554
Composition of Core Earnings:
Revenues:
Net effective spread(2)	$                  101,389		$                    97,769		$                   87,528
Guarantee and commitment fees(3)	6,298		6,132		5,086
Other(4)	224		1,185		(491)
Total revenues	107,911		105,086		92,123
Credit related expense/(income) (GAAP):
Provision for losses	15,986		7,477		3,773
Other credit related expense/(income)	1,267		(44)		99
Total credit related expense/(income)	17,253		7,433		3,872
Operating expenses (GAAP):
Compensation and employee benefits	18,199		17,743		15,641
General and administrative	11,944		11,052		12,452
Regulatory fees	863		1,000		1,000
Total operating expenses	31,006		29,795		29,093
Net earnings	59,652		67,858		59,158
Income tax expense(5)	12,370		11,933		9,938
Preferred stock dividends (GAAP)	7,286		6,303		5,666
Core earnings	$                    39,996		$                    49,622		$                   43,554
Core earnings per share:
Basic	$                        3.68		$                        4.54		$                       4.00
Diluted	$                        3.66		$                        4.52		$                       3.97

(1)	Reflects the amortization recorded during the reporting period on those assets for which the premium, discount, or deferred gain was a result of consolidation accounting rather than a cash transaction.
(2)	Net effective spread is a non-GAAP measure. See "Use of Non-GAAP Measures" above for an explanation of net effective spread. See below for a reconciliation of net interest income to net effective spread.
(3)	Includes net interest income of $1.0 million for both the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, related to consolidated trusts owned by third parties reclassified from net interest income to guarantee and commitment fees.
(4)	Reflects reconciling adjustments for the reclassification to exclude expenses related to undesignated financial derivatives and terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives, and reconciling adjustments to exclude fair value adjustments on financial derivatives and trading assets and the recognition of deferred gains over the estimated lives of certain Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities and USDA Securities.
(5)	Includes the tax impact of non-GAAP reconciling items between net income attributable to common stockholders and core earnings.

 

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders to Core Earnings
	For the Years Ended
	December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$                  182,493		$                  180,428
Less reconciling items:
(Losses)/gains on undesignated financial derivatives due to fair value changes	(1,883)		3,344
Gains on hedging activities due to fair value changes	6,778		11,548
Unrealized losses on trading assets	(126)		(85)
Net effects of amortization of premiums/discounts and deferred gains on assets consolidated at fair value(1)	103		45
Net effects of terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives	(5,448)		(1,666)
Issuance costs on the retirement of preferred stock	—		(1,619)
Income tax effect related to reconciling items	120		(2,769)
Sub-total	(456)		8,798
Core earnings	$                  182,949		$                  171,630
Composition of Core Earnings:
Revenues:
Net effective spread(2)	$                  383,041		$                  339,564
Guarantee and commitment fees(3)	23,792		20,321
Other(4)	3,466		2,105
Total revenues	410,299		361,990
Credit related expense (GAAP):
Provision for losses	32,860		11,579
Other credit related expense	1,350		107
Total credit related expense	34,210		11,686
Operating expenses (GAAP):
Compensation and employee benefits	71,325		63,975
General and administrative	44,613		38,236
Regulatory fees	3,863		3,175
Total operating expenses	119,801		105,386
Net earnings	256,288		244,918
Income tax expense(5)	48,417		48,142
Preferred stock dividends (GAAP)	24,922		25,146
Core earnings	$                  182,949		$                  171,630
Core earnings per share:
Basic	$                      16.77		$                      15.78
Diluted	$                      16.66		$                      15.64

(1)	Reflects the amortization recorded during the reporting period on those assets for which the premium, discount, or deferred gain was a result of consolidation accounting rather than a cash transaction.
(2)	Net effective spread is a non-GAAP measure. See "Use of Non-GAAP Measures" above for an explanation of net effective spread. See below for a reconciliation of net interest income to net effective spread.
(3)	Includes net interest income of $4.1 million and $4.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, related to consolidated trusts owned by third parties reclassified from net interest income to guarantee and commitment fees.
(4)	Reflects reconciling adjustments for the reclassification to exclude expenses related to undesignated financial derivatives and terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives, and reconciling adjustments to exclude fair value adjustments on financial derivatives and trading assets and the recognition of deferred gains over the estimated lives of certain Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities and USDA Securities.
(5)	Includes the tax impact of non-GAAP reconciling items between net income attributable to common stockholders and core earnings.

 

Reconciliation of GAAP Basic Earnings Per Share to Core Earnings Basic Earnings Per Share
	For the Three Months Ended						For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2025		September 30, 2025		December 31, 2024		December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
GAAP - Basic EPS	$                3.73		$                4.45		$                4.67		$              16.73		$              16.59
Less reconciling items:
Gains/(losses) on undesignated financial derivatives due to fair value changes	0.04		0.08		0.28		(0.17)		0.31
Gains/(losses) on hedging activities due to fair value changes	0.29		(0.01)		0.53		0.62		1.06
Unrealized losses on trading securities	(0.01)		—		(0.01)		(0.01)		(0.01)
Net effects of amortization of premiums/discounts and deferred gains on assets consolidated at fair value	—		—		—		0.01		—
Net effects of terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives	(0.25)		(0.18)		0.05		(0.50)		(0.15)
Issuance costs on the retirement of preferred stock	—		—		—		—		(0.15)
Income tax effect related to reconciling items	(0.02)		0.02		(0.18)		0.01		(0.25)
Sub-total	0.05		(0.09)		0.67		(0.04)		0.81
Core Earnings - Basic EPS	$                3.68		$                4.54		$                4.00		$              16.77		$              15.78
Shares used in per share calculation (GAAP and Core Earnings)	10,882		10,934		10,889		10,911		10,874

 

Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share to Core Earnings Diluted Earnings Per Share
	For the Three Months Ended						For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2025		September 30, 2025		December 31, 2024		December 31, 2025		December 31, 2024
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
GAAP - Diluted EPS	$                3.71		$                4.44		$                4.63		$              16.62		$              16.44
Less reconciling items:
Gains/(losses) on undesignated financial derivatives due to fair value changes	0.04		0.08		0.28		(0.17)		0.30
Gains/(losses) on hedging activities due to fair value changes	0.29		(0.01)		0.52		0.62		1.05
Unrealized losses on trading securities	(0.01)		—		(0.01)		(0.01)		(0.01)
Net effects of amortization of premiums/discounts and deferred gains on assets consolidated at fair value	—		—		—		0.01		—
Net effects of terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives	(0.25)		(0.17)		0.05		(0.50)		(0.14)
Issuance costs on the retirement of preferred stock	—		—		—		—		(0.15)
Income tax effect related to reconciling items	(0.02)		0.02		(0.18)		0.01		(0.25)
Sub-total	0.05		(0.08)		0.66		(0.04)		0.80
Core Earnings - Diluted EPS	$                3.66		$                4.52		$                3.97		$              16.66		$              15.64
Shares used in per share calculation (GAAP and Core Earnings)	10,943		10,972		10,982		10,983		10,975

The following table presents a reconciliation of net interest income and net yield to net effective spread for the periods indicated:

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Interest Income/Yield to Net Effective Spread
	For the Three Months Ended												For the Year Ended
	December 31, 2025				September 30, 2025				December 31, 2024				December 31, 2025				December 31, 2024
	Dollars		Yield		Dollars		Yield		Dollars		Yield		Dollars		Yield		Dollars		Yield
	(dollars in thousands)
Net interest income	$  104,521		1.23 %		$  98,477		1.18 %		$  93,368		1.21 %		$  390,734		1.19 %		$  353,867		1.16 %
Net effects of consolidated trusts	(973)		0.02 %		(1,102)		0.02 %		(989)		0.02 %		(4,072)		0.02 %		(4,477)		0.02 %
Expense related to undesignated financial derivatives	156		— %		(707)		(0.01) %		2		— %		(441)		— %		(1,377)		— %
Amortization of premiums/discounts on assets consolidated at fair value	(22)		— %		(23)		— %		42		— %		(92)		— %		(29)		— %
Amortization of losses due to terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives	814		0.01 %		987		0.01 %		842		0.01 %		3,690		0.01 %		3,128		0.01 %
Fair value changes on fair value hedge relationships	(3,107)		(0.04) %		137		— %		(5,737)		(0.08) %		(6,778)		(0.02) %		(11,548)		(0.04) %
Net effective spread	$  101,389		1.22 %		$  97,769		1.20 %		$  87,528		1.16 %		$  383,041		1.20 %		$  339,564		1.15 %

The following table presents core earnings for Farmer Mac's reportable operating segments and a reconciliation to consolidated net income for the three months ended December 31, 2025:

Core Earnings by Business Segment
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2025
	Agricultural Finance				Infrastructure Finance						Treasury
	Farm & Ranch		Corporate AgFinance		Power & Utilities		Broadband Infrastructure		Renewable Energy		Funding		Investments		Total
	(in thousands)
Interest income	$   158,412		$    25,171		$    71,312		$         15,742		$       31,851		$      32,288		$      81,694		$     416,470
Interest expense(1)	(121,262)		(16,570)		(65,128)		(10,132)		(22,856)		3,543		(79,544)		(311,949)
Less: reconciling adjustments(2)(3)	(970)		—		(25)		—		—		(2,137)		—		(3,132)
Net effective spread	36,180		8,601		6,159		5,610		8,995		33,694		2,150		101,389
Guarantee and commitment fees(3)	4,550		278		202		851		417		—		—		6,298
Other income/(expense)	(766)		(16)		—		—		—		—		(163)		(945)
(Provision for)/release of losses	(268)		(11,096)		(190)		(4,658)		106		—		21		(16,085)
Operating expenses(1)	(7,328)		(2,730)		(1,174)		(1,415)		(1,716)		(3,129)		(899)		(18,391)
Income tax (expense)/benefit	(6,797)		1,042		(1,049)		(81)		(1,638)		(6,419)		(233)		(15,175)
Segment core earnings	$     25,571		$    (3,921)		$      3,948		$             307		$         6,164		$      24,146		$          876		$       57,091
Reconciliation to net income:
Net effects of derivatives and trading securities															$            789
Unallocated (expenses)/income															(12,590)
Income tax effect related to reconciling items															2,634
Net income															$       47,924
Total Assets:
Total on- and off-balance sheet segment assets at principal balance	$  19,564,916		$  1,950,536		$  7,860,622		$    1,532,206		$  2,443,289		$            —		$            —		$ 33,351,569
Off-balance sheet assets under management															(5,765,446)
Unallocated assets															7,784,034
Total assets on the consolidated balance sheets															$ 35,370,157

(1)	The significant expense categories and amounts align with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker.
(2)	Includes the amortization of premiums and discounts on assets consolidated at fair value, originally included in interest income, to reflect core earnings amounts; the reclassification of interest expense related to interest rate swaps not designated as hedges, which are included in "(Losses)/gains on financial derivatives" on the consolidated financial statements, to determine the effective funding cost for each operating segment; and excludes the fair value changes of financial derivatives and the corresponding assets or liabilities designated in fair value hedge accounting relationships.
(3)	Includes the reclassification of interest income and interest expense from consolidated trusts owned by third parties to guarantee and commitment fees, to reflect management's view that the net interest income Farmer Mac earns is effectively a guarantee fee.

Supplemental Information

The following table sets forth information about outstanding volume in each of Farmer Mac's lines of business as of the dates indicated:

Outstanding Business Volume
		On or Off Balance Sheet		As of December 31, 2025		As of December 31, 2024
				(in thousands)
Agricultural Finance:
Farm & Ranch:
Loans		On-balance sheet		$                         6,002,738		$                       5,414,732
Loans held in consolidated trusts:
Single-class consolidated trusts(1)		On-balance sheet		829,391		885,295
Structured consolidated trusts(1)		On-balance sheet		1,652,619		1,152,988
IO-FMGS(2)		On-balance sheet		8,040		8,710
USDA Securities		On-balance sheet		2,443,432		2,402,423
AgVantage Securities(2)		On-balance sheet		4,270,000		4,720,000
LTSPCs and unfunded loan commitments		Off-balance sheet		3,591,079		3,070,554
Other Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities(3)		Off-balance sheet		386,057		426,310
Loans serviced for others		Off-balance sheet		381,560		525,956
Total Farm & Ranch				$                       19,564,916		$                     18,606,968
Corporate AgFinance:
Loans		On-balance sheet		$                         1,460,691		$                       1,381,674
AgVantage Securities(2)		On-balance sheet		190,977		280,297
Unfunded loan commitments		Off-balance sheet		298,868		225,734
Total Corporate AgFinance				$                         1,950,536		$                       1,887,705
Total Agricultural Finance				$                       21,515,452		$                     20,494,673
Infrastructure Finance:
Power & Utilities:
Loans		On-balance sheet		$                         3,548,523		$                       2,886,576
AgVantage Securities(2)		On-balance sheet		3,967,154		3,521,143
LTSPCs and unfunded loan commitments		Off-balance sheet		344,945		401,647
Total Power & Utilities				$                         7,860,622		$                       6,809,366
Broadband Infrastructure:
Loans		On-balance sheet		$                         1,009,890		$                          622,207
Unfunded loan commitments		Off-balance sheet		522,316		180,259
Total Broadband Infrastructure				$                         1,532,206		$                          802,466
Renewable Energy:
Loans		On-balance sheet		$                         2,202,668		$                       1,265,700
Unfunded loan commitments		Off-balance sheet		240,621		150,825
Total Renewable Energy				$                         2,443,289		$                       1,416,525
Total Infrastructure Finance				$                       11,836,117		$                       9,028,357
Total				$                       33,351,569		$                     29,523,030

(1)	The securities issued by these trusts are referred to as Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities.
(2)	These categories are referred to as Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities.
(3)	Other categories of Farmer Mac Guaranteed Securities that were sold by Farmer Mac to third parties.

The following table presents the quarterly net effective spread by segment:

	Net Effective Spread
	Agricultural Finance				Infrastructure Finance						Treasury
	Farm & Ranch		Corporate AgFinance		Power & Utilities		Broadband Infrastructure		Renewable Energy		Funding		Investments		Net Effective Spread
	Dollars Yield		Dollars Yield		Dollars Yield		Dollars Yield		Dollars Yield		Dollars Yield		Dollars Yield		Dollars Yield
	(dollars in thousands)
For the quarter ended:
December 31, 2025	$     36,180		$       8,601		$       6,159		$       5,610		$       8,995		$     33,694		$       2,150		$   101,389
	1.06 %		2.07 %		0.34 %		2.42 %		1.74 %		0.41 %		0.11 %		1.22 %
September 30, 2025	34,840		9,047		5,910		4,379		7,730		34,777		1,086		97,769
	1.04 %		2.16 %		0.34 %		2.30 %		1.75 %		0.43 %		0.05 %		1.20 %
June 30, 2025	35,710		8,609		5,636		3,932		6,227		31,668		2,111		93,893
	1.07 %		2.07 %		0.33 %		2.24 %		1.68 %		0.40 %		0.11 %		1.19 %
March 31, 2025	33,885		8,640		5,329		3,566		5,112		31,604		1,854		89,990
	1.01 %		2.09 %		0.32 %		2.27 %		1.55 %		0.41 %		0.10 %		1.17 %
December 31, 2024	32,556		7,891		5,059		3,414		4,859		31,242		2,507		87,528
	0.96 %		1.95 %		0.32 %		2.34 %		1.76 %		0.42 %		0.15 %		1.16 %
September 30, 2024	35,755		6,397		4,785		2,794		3,810		30,912		943		85,396
	1.05 %		1.56 %		0.30 %		2.21 %		1.78 %		0.42 %		0.05 %		1.16 %
June 30, 2024	34,156		7,866		5,253		2,393		2,999		30,268		661		83,596
	0.98 %		1.91 %		0.32 %		2.16 %		1.86 %		0.41 %		0.04 %		1.14 %
March 31, 2024	32,843		7,971		4,890		2,342		2,049		32,474		475		83,044
	0.95 %		2.05 %		0.30 %		2.08 %		1.75 %		0.45 %		0.03 %		1.14 %
December 31, 2023	33,329		8,382		4,916		2,426		1,540		33,361		597		84,551
	0.98 %		2.06 %		0.31 %		2.06 %		1.69 %		0.47 %		0.04 %		1.19 %

The following table presents quarterly core earnings reconciled to net income attributable to common stockholders:

Core Earnings by Quarter Ended
	December 2025		September 2025		June 2025		March 2025		December 2024		September 2024		June 2024		March 2024		December 2023
	(in thousands)
Revenues:
Net effective spread	$ 101,389		$   97,769		$  93,893		$  89,990		$   87,528		$   85,396		$  83,596		$  83,044		$   84,551
Guarantee and commitment fees	6,298		6,132		5,874		5,488		5,086		4,997		5,256		4,982		4,865
Other	224		1,185		742		1,315		(491)		1,133		386		1,077		767
Total revenues	107,911		105,086		100,509		96,793		92,123		91,526		89,238		89,103		90,183
Credit related expense/(income):
Provision for/(release of) losses	15,986		7,477		7,713		1,684		3,773		3,428		6,179		(1,801)		(626)
Other credit related expense/(income)	1,267		(44)		160		(33)		99		26		51		(69)		51
Total credit related expense/(income)	17,253		7,433		7,873		1,651		3,872		3,454		6,230		(1,870)		(575)
Operating expenses:
Compensation and employee benefits	18,199		17,743		17,631		17,752		15,641		15,237		14,840		18,257		15,523
General and administrative	11,944		11,052		10,859		10,758		12,452		8,625		8,904		8,255		8,916
Regulatory fees	863		1,000		1,000		1,000		1,000		725		725		725		725
Total operating expenses	31,006		29,795		29,490		29,510		29,093		24,587		24,469		27,237		25,164
Net earnings	59,652		67,858		63,146		65,632		59,158		63,485		58,539		63,736		65,594
Income tax expense	12,370		11,933		10,114		14,000		9,938		12,681		11,970		13,553		13,881
Preferred stock dividends	7,286		6,303		5,667		5,666		5,666		5,897		6,792		6,791		6,791
Core earnings	$   39,996		$   49,622		$  47,365		$  45,966		$   43,554		$   44,907		$  39,777		$  43,392		$   44,922
Reconciling items:
Gains/(losses) on undesignated financial derivatives due to fair value changes	$        447		$        882		$     (639)		$  (2,573)		$     3,084		$   (1,064)		$     (359)		$    1,683		$      (836)
Gains/(losses) on hedging activities due to fair value changes	3,107		(137)		2,709		1,099		5,737		205		2,604		3,002		(3,598)
Unrealized (losses)/gains on trading assets	(66)		(4)		(65)		9		(83)		99		(87)		(14)		(37)
Net effects of amortization of premiums/discounts and deferred gains on assets consolidated at fair value	24		26		25		28		(39)		27		26		31		88
Net effects of terminations or net settlements on financial derivatives	(2,699)		(1,934)		255		(1,070)		534		(503)		(1,505)		(192)		(800)
Issuance costs on the retirement of preferred stock	—		—		—		—		—		(1,619)		—		—		—
Income tax effect related to reconciling items	(171)		245		(480)		526		(1,939)		260		(143)		(947)		1,089
Net income attributable to common stockholders	$   40,638		$   48,700		$  49,170		$  43,985		$   50,848		$   42,312		$  40,313		$  46,955		$   40,828

 

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FAQ

What did Farmer Mac (AGM) report for full-year 2025 net income and EPS?

Farmer Mac reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $182.5 million and diluted EPS of $16.62. According to the company, core earnings were $182.9 million with core diluted EPS of $16.66 for 2025.

How much did Farmer Mac (AGM) increase its quarterly dividend and when is it payable?

The board raised the quarterly common dividend by 7% to $1.60 per share, payable March 31, 2026. According to the company, the record date is March 16, 2026 for common stockholders.

What is Farmer Mac's (AGM) reported net effective spread for 2025 and its significance?

Net effective spread for 2025 was $383.0 million, a 13% increase year-over-year. According to the company, NES measures net spread after funding and hedging adjustments and reflects stronger transaction economics in 2025.

How large was Farmer Mac's (AGM) outstanding business volume in 2025?

Outstanding business volume totaled $33.4 billion as of December 31, 2025. According to the company, that figure represents record volume supporting rural lending and liquidity provision.

Why did quarterly EPS for Farmer Mac (AGM) decline despite record annual core earnings?

Quarter diluted EPS fell to $3.71 (down 20% QoQ) while core EPS declined to $3.66 (down 8%). According to the company, a few borrower-specific credit events in Q4 impacted quarterly core earnings.

When is Farmer Mac's (AGM) earnings conference call and how can investors access it?

The earnings call begins Feb 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET and is accessible by telephone or live webcast. According to the company, a replay will be available on its investor website for one week after the call.