ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Confirms January 2026 Common Share and Q1 2026 Series C Preferred Share Dividends

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ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR; ARR-PRC) confirmed cash dividends for January 2026 and Q1 2026 for its Series C preferred shares. The Common stock dividend for January 2026 is $0.24 per share with holder of record on January 15, 2026 and payment on January 29, 2026. The Series C preferred stock monthly dividend is $0.14583 per share for January, February and March 2026 with holders of record on the 15th of each month and payment dates of Jan 27, Feb 27, and Mar 27, 2026 respectively.

The company reiterates it is taxed as a REIT, must distribute substantially all ordinary REIT taxable income, and dividends remain subject to the Board of Directors' discretion based on operations, cash flows and capital requirements.

Positive

• Common dividend of $0.24 payable Jan 29, 2026
• Series C monthly dividend of $0.14583 for Jan–Mar 2026
• Record dates set on Jan 15, Feb 15, Mar 15, 2026
• Company maintains REIT tax status requiring distributions

Negative

• Dividends remain subject to Board discretion
• Dividend decisions consider cash flows, financial condition

VERO BEACH, Florida, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today confirmed the January 2026 cash dividend for the Company's Common Stock, consistent with the previous guidance which the Company released on December 23, 2025. The Company also confirmed the Q1 2026 monthly cash dividend rate for the Company's Series C Preferred Stock.

January 2026 Common Stock Dividend Information

Month		Dividend			Holder of Record Date		Payment Date
January 2026		$0.24			January 15, 2026		January 29, 2026

Q1 2026 Series C Preferred Stock Dividend Information

Month		Dividend			Holder of Record Date		Payment Date
January 2026		$0.14583			January 15, 2026		January 27, 2026
February 2026		$0.14583			February 15, 2026		February 27, 2026
March 2026		$0.14583			March 15, 2026		March 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, 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

FAQ

What is ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) common stock dividend for January 2026?

ARMOUR declared a $0.24 per share common dividend with payment on Jan 29, 2026 and holder of record on Jan 15, 2026.

What are the Q1 2026 Series C preferred dividend amounts and payment dates for ARR-PRC?

Series C pays $0.14583 per month for Jan, Feb, Mar 2026 with payments on Jan 27, Feb 27, Mar 27, 2026 and record dates on the 15th each month.

Are ARMOUR dividends guaranteed for future periods (ARR)?

No—dividends are not guaranteed and remain at the Board of Directors' discretion based on results, cash flows and capital needs.

Why does ARMOUR need to pay dividends as a REIT (ARR)?

ARMOUR elected REIT tax status and is required to distribute substantially all ordinary REIT taxable income to maintain that status.

What are the holder of record dates for ARR common and preferred dividends in January 2026?

Both common and Series C preferred shares have a holder of record date of Jan 15, 2026 for the January dividends.