ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Announces December 2025 Dividend Rate Per Common Share
Rhea-AI Summary
ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) announced a $0.24 cash dividend per common share for December 2025.
Key dates: holder of record on December 15, 2025, and payment date December 29, 2025. ARMOUR reaffirmed its REIT tax election and noted that dividends are set by its board and may reflect the company’s operations, cash flows and capital needs.
The company said dividends paid in excess of current taxable earnings and profits will generally not be taxable to common stockholders.
Positive
- $0.24 cash dividend declared for December 2025
- Record date set at December 15, 2025
- Payment scheduled for December 29, 2025
- Maintains REIT tax election requiring timely distributions
Negative
- Dividends are discretionary and may be changed by the board
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, ARR gained 0.57%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
ARR was up 0.95% while key mortgage REIT peers were mixed: DX (-1.39%), ARI (-0.49%), EFC (-0.58%), LADR (+1.43%), CIM (+0.23%). The move appeared stock-specific rather than a broad sector shift.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26 | Dividend declaration | Neutral | +0.6% | Announced December 2025 common dividend of $0.24 per share. |
| Oct 22 | Earnings results | Positive | +1.1% | Reported Q3 2025 results with GAAP and distributable earnings details. |
| Oct 21 | Dividend declaration | Neutral | +0.5% | Declared November 2025 dividend of $0.24 per common share. |
| Oct 21 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +0.5% | Announced schedule for Q3 2025 earnings webcast and release. |
| Oct 01 | Dividend confirmation | Neutral | +0.7% | Confirmed October 2025 common dividend of $0.24 and Series C preferred schedule. |
Recent news, including dividend declarations and Q3 results, has been followed by small positive price reactions after each event.
Over the past several months, ARMOUR’s news flow has centered on consistent monthly dividends of $0.24 per common share and regular financial updates. Q3 2025 results showed GAAP net income of $156.3M and distributable earnings of $75.3M, alongside a book value of $17.49 per share. Dividend declarations for August through November 2025 all maintained a $0.24 rate, with each announcement followed by modest positive price moves, suggesting the market has treated this policy as stable and expected.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement confirms ARMOUR’s December 2025 common dividend at $0.24 per share, with shareholders of record on December 15, 2025 to be paid on December 29, 2025. It reiterates the company’s REIT tax status, which requires distributing substantially all ordinary taxable income. Recent history shows a consistent $0.24 monthly dividend and supportive Q3 2025 earnings. Investors may monitor future earnings, book value trends, and any changes to this payout level for signs of shifting fundamentals.
Key Terms
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VERO BEACH, Florida, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today announced the December 2025 cash dividend for the Company's Common Stock.
December 2025 Common Stock Dividend Information
| Month | Dividend | Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | ||||
| December 2025 | December 15, 2025 | December 29, 2025 | |||||
Certain Tax Matters
ARMOUR has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. In order to maintain this tax status, ARMOUR is required to timely distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income. Dividends paid in excess of current tax earnings and profits for the year will generally not be taxable to common stockholders. Actual dividends are determined at the discretion of the Company’s board of directors, which may consider additional factors including the Company’s results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and capital requirements as well as current market conditions, expected opportunities and other relevant factors.
About ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.
ARMOUR invests primarily in fixed rate residential, adjustable rate and hybrid adjustable rate residential mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises or guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association. ARMOUR is externally managed and advised by ARMOUR Capital Management LP, an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Safe Harbor
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. The Company disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
Investors, security holders and other interested persons may find additional information regarding the Company at the SEC’s internet site at www.sec.gov, or the Company website at www.armourreit.com, or by directing requests to: ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc., 3001 Ocean Drive, Suite 201, Vero Beach, Florida 32963, Attention: Investor Relations.
Investor Contact:
Gordon M. Harper
Chief Financial Officer
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.
(772) 617-4340
FAQ
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