ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Confirms October 2025 Common Share and Q4 2025 Series C Preferred Share Dividends

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ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) has confirmed its dividend distributions for October 2025. The company will pay a cash dividend of $0.24 per common share, payable on October 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of October 15, 2025.

Additionally, ARR announced its Series C Preferred Stock dividend schedule for Q4 2025, with monthly payments of $0.14583 per share scheduled for October, November, and December 2025. As a REIT, ARMOUR must distribute substantially all of its ordinary taxable income to maintain its tax status.

VERO BEACH, Florida, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today confirmed the October 2025 cash dividend for the Company's Common Stock, consistent with the previous guidance which the Company released on September 24, 2025. The Company also confirmed the Q4 2025 monthly cash dividend rate for the Company's Series C Preferred Stock.

October 2025 Common Stock Dividend Information

Month		Dividend			Holder of Record Date		Payment Date
October 2025		$0.24			October 15, 2025		October 30, 2025

Q4 2025 Series C Preferred Stock Dividend Information

Month		Dividend			Holder of Record Date		Payment Date
October 2025		$0.14583			October 15, 2025		October 27, 2025
November 2025		$0.14583			November 15, 2025		November 28, 2025
December 2025		$0.14583			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, 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 ARR's dividend payment for October 2025?

ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) will pay a $0.24 dividend per common share on October 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 15, 2025.

What is the Q4 2025 preferred dividend schedule for ARR Series C shares?

ARR Series C preferred shareholders will receive monthly payments of $0.14583 per share in October, November, and December 2025.

When is the record date for ARMOUR Residential REIT's October 2025 dividend?

The record date for ARR's October 2025 dividend is October 15, 2025 for both common and preferred shares.

How does ARMOUR Residential REIT maintain its REIT tax status?

ARMOUR maintains its REIT status by distributing substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income to shareholders through regular dividend payments.