ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Announces February 2026 Dividend Rate per Common Share

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ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) announced a cash dividend of $0.24 per common share for February 2026. The holder of record date is February 17, 2026 and the payment date is February 27, 2026.

ARMOUR has elected REIT tax status and must generally distribute substantially all ordinary REIT taxable income; dividends are determined at the discretion of the board, which considers operations, cash flows, financial condition, capital requirements and market conditions.

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• $0.24 per common share dividend declared for February 2026
• Record date set for February 17, 2026
• Payment date set for February 27, 2026
• Maintains REIT tax status, supporting distribution framework

Negative

• Dividends are declared at board discretion, not guaranteed
• Payouts depend on cash flows, financial condition, and market conditions

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VERO BEACH, Florida, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today announced the February 2026 cash dividend for the Company's Common Stock.

February 2026 Common Stock Dividend Information

Month		Dividend			Holder of Record Date		Payment Date
February 2026		$0.24			February 17, 2026		February 27, 2026

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

What dividend did ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) announce for February 2026?

ARR announced a $0.24 per common share cash dividend for February 2026. According to the company, the dividend applies to common stock with defined record and payment dates and is subject to board approval and discretion.

When are the holder of record date and payment date for ARR's February 2026 dividend?

The holder of record date is February 17, 2026 and the payment date is February 27, 2026. According to the company, shareholders on the record date will receive payment on the stated payment date.

Is the February 2026 dividend from ARR taxable for common stockholders?

Tax treatment depends on REIT rules and the composition of distributions; dividends paid in excess of current tax earnings generally will not be taxable. According to the company, tax characterization follows applicable U.S. federal income tax rules.

How does ARR's REIT status affect its dividend policy for February 2026?

ARR's election as a REIT generally requires timely distribution of substantially all ordinary REIT taxable income. According to the company, the board still determines actual dividends considering earnings, cash flows, and capital needs.