ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Confirms April 2026 Common Share and Q2 2026 Series C Preferred Share Dividends
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ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR, ARR-PRC) confirmed its April 2026 cash dividend for common stock and its Q2 2026 monthly cash dividend rate for Series C preferred stock.
The Common Stock dividend for April 2026 is $0.24 (holder of record April 15, 2026; payment April 29, 2026). The Series C preferred monthly dividend is $0.14583 for April, May and June 2026 (holder of record 15th; payments Apr 27, May 27, Jun 29, 2026).
The company noted it elects REIT tax status and that dividends are determined at the Board's discretion based on results, cash flows and other factors.
Positive
- Common dividend of $0.24 declared for April 2026
- Series C preferred monthly dividend of $0.14583 for Apr–Jun 2026
- Clear record/payment dates set for shareholders in April–June 2026
Negative
- Dividends are discretionary and subject to Board approval
- REIT distribution requirement may constrain retained cash for reinvestment
News Market Reaction – ARR
In the Apr 2 session, ARR gained 1.54%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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VERO BEACH, Florida, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today confirmed the April 2026 cash dividend for the Company's Common Stock, consistent with the previous guidance which the Company released on March 25, 2026. The Company also confirmed the Q2 2026 monthly cash dividend rate for the Company's Series C Preferred Stock.
April 2026 Common Stock Dividend Information
| Month | Dividend | Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | |||
| April 2026 | April 15, 2026 | April 29, 2026 | ||||
Q2 2026 Series C Preferred Stock Dividend Information
| Month | Dividend | Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | |||
| April 2026 | April 15, 2026 | April 27, 2026 | ||||
| May 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | ||||
| June 2026 | June 15, 2026 | June 29, 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, who 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
