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

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ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) announced a $0.24 cash dividend per common share for March 2026. The holder of record date is March 16, 2026 and the payment date is March 30, 2026. ARMOUR maintains REIT tax status and board discretion governs actual dividends.

The company noted REIT distribution requirements and that dividends are determined by the board considering operations, cash flows, financial condition, capital needs and market conditions.

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• $0.24 cash dividend per common share for March 2026
• Payment scheduled on March 30, 2026 for recorded holders

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• Dividends are at the board's discretion and not guaranteed
• REIT status requires timely distribution of substantially all ordinary taxable income

VERO BEACH, Florida, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today announced the March 2026 cash dividend for the Company's Common Stock.

March 2026 Common Stock Dividend Information

Month		Dividend		Holder of Record Date		Payment Date
March 2026		$0.24		March 16, 2026		March 30, 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) declare for March 2026?

ARR declared a $0.24 per common share cash dividend for March 2026. According to the company, holders of record on March 16, 2026 will receive payment on March 30, 2026.

When is the record date and payment date for ARR's March 2026 dividend?

The record date is March 16, 2026 and the payment date is March 30, 2026. According to the company, shareholders on the record date will be eligible for the March dividend payment.

How does ARMOUR describe tax treatment for the March 2026 dividend (ARR)?

The company states it is taxed as a REIT and must distribute substantially all ordinary REIT taxable income. According to the company, dividends may have specific tax results depending on earnings and profits for the year.

Is ARR's March 2026 dividend guaranteed for future payments?

No, the dividend is not guaranteed—actual dividends are determined at the board's discretion. According to the company, the board considers operations, cash flow, financial condition and market conditions when setting dividends.

What factors will ARMOUR (ARR) consider when determining future dividends?

The company said the board will consider results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, capital requirements and market conditions. According to the company, these factors guide discretionary dividend decisions going forward.