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ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR) is a mortgage REIT that invests in government-backed residential mortgage securities. The company's news flow centers on monthly dividend announcements, quarterly earnings reports detailing net interest margin and book value, and periodic capital raising activities through equity offerings.
For mortgage REIT investors, ARMOUR's news provides critical insights into how interest rate environments affect leveraged Agency securities portfolios. Dividend declarations signal management's assessment of sustainable income levels, while changes in dividend rates reflect shifts in portfolio performance and interest rate spread compression or expansion. Unlike equity REITs where dividends grow from rent increases, mortgage REIT distributions fluctuate with financing conditions and prepayment speeds.
Quarterly earnings reports reveal book value per share changes—the key metric for mortgage REITs since it reflects underlying portfolio valuations. Book value fluctuates with interest rate movements and hedging effectiveness. These reports also disclose net interest spreads, leverage ratios, hedging positions, and prepayment assumptions that drive future income expectations. Portfolio composition updates show shifts between fixed-rate and adjustable-rate securities or changes in duration positioning.
Public offerings and capital raises indicate management's market outlook. Equity offerings at premiums to book value suggest confidence in deploying capital profitably, while offerings at discounts may signal the need to reduce leverage during challenging periods. These capital market activities directly affect existing shareholders through potential dilution balanced against enhanced earnings capacity.
Material events covered in 8-K filings include changes to the external management agreement, significant portfolio repositioning, amendments to financing facilities, and regulatory developments affecting the mortgage REIT sector. Federal Reserve policy announcements, though not company-specific, drive outsized stock price movements as investors reassess the impact of rate changes on leveraged mortgage portfolios.
This news coverage helps income investors track dividend sustainability, value investors monitor book value trends relative to market price, and sector analysts compare ARMOUR's portfolio positioning against other Agency-focused mortgage REITs navigating the same interest rate environment.
ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) has announced its updated estimated book value per common share of $17.02 as of August 8, 2025. The company, which maintains its REIT status for U.S. Federal income tax purposes, must distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income to maintain this tax status.
The company's Board of Directors determines actual dividend distributions based on various factors, including operations results, cash flows, financial condition, capital requirements, market conditions, and other relevant considerations. Dividends exceeding current tax earnings and profits will generally not be taxable to common stockholders.
["Updated book value per common share established at $17.02", "Company maintains REIT tax status, providing tax advantages for shareholders"]ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) has successfully closed a public offering of 18.5 million shares of common stock, generating gross proceeds of approximately $302.5 million. The company has granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 2.775 million additional shares, which could increase total proceeds to $347.8 million if fully exercised.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC serves as the sole bookrunner, with BUCKLER Securities LLC as co-manager. The net proceeds will be used to acquire additional mortgage-backed securities and mortgage-related assets. The offering was made through a prospectus supplement and base prospectus, with settlement completed on August 7, 2025.
ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) has announced the pricing of a significant public offering of 18.5 million shares of common stock, expected to generate gross proceeds of approximately $302.5 million. The offering includes a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase up to 2.775 million additional shares, which could increase total proceeds to $347.8 million.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC serves as the sole bookrunner, with BUCKLER Securities LLC as co-manager. The offering is expected to close around August 7, 2025. The company plans to use the net proceeds to acquire additional mortgage-backed securities and mortgage-related assets aligned with its investment strategy.
ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) has announced a significant public offering of 18.5 million shares of common stock, with an additional 30-day option for underwriters to purchase up to 2.775 million shares. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC will serve as the sole bookrunner, with BUCKLER Securities LLC as co-manager.
The company plans to use the net proceeds to acquire additional mortgage-backed securities and mortgage-related assets aligned with their investment strategy. The offering will be conducted through a prospectus supplement and base prospectus, with required documentation filed with the SEC.
ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) reported Q2 2025 financial results, revealing a GAAP net loss of $78.6 million ($0.94 per share). Despite the loss, the company achieved Distributable Earnings of $64.9 million ($0.77 per share) and net interest income of $33.1 million.
Key metrics include a book value per share decline to $16.90 from $18.59 in Q1, representing a total economic return of -5.22%. The company maintained strong liquidity of $772.9 million and managed a $15.4 billion portfolio, predominantly composed of Agency MBS (94.1%). ARR successfully raised $104.6 million through stock offerings and maintained monthly dividends of $0.24 per share.
The company's leverage ratio stood at 7.72:1, with implied leverage at 8.29:1, while maintaining interest rate swap contracts totaling $10.3 billion.
ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) has declared its monthly dividend for August 2025. The company will distribute a cash dividend of $0.24 per common share to stockholders. The dividend will be paid on August 29, 2025 to shareholders of record as of August 15, 2025.
As a REIT, ARMOUR must distribute substantially all of its ordinary taxable income to maintain its tax status. The company's board of directors determines dividend payments based on various factors, including operational results, financial condition, capital requirements, and market conditions.
ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast for July 24, 2025. The company will release its Q2 2025 earnings results after market close on July 23, 2025. The live webcast will begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on July 24 and will be accessible through the company's website.
Investors can access the live broadcast at the specified webcast link, and a replay will be available on ARMOUR's website for one year following the presentation.
ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) has confirmed its dividend distributions for July 2025 common stock and Q3 2025 Series C Preferred Stock. The company will distribute a common stock dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on July 30, 2025, to stockholders of record as of July 15, 2025.
For the Series C Preferred Stock, ARMOUR will pay monthly dividends of $0.14583 per share throughout Q3 2025, with payments scheduled for July 28, August 27, and September 29, 2025. The company maintains its REIT status by distributing substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income to shareholders.
ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) has announced its upcoming dividend guidance for July 2025. The company will distribute a cash dividend of $0.24 per common share. The dividend will be paid on July 30, 2025 to stockholders of record as of July 15, 2025.
As a REIT, ARMOUR must distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income to maintain its tax status. The company's board of directors determines actual dividends based on various factors including operations, cash flows, financial condition, capital requirements, and market conditions.
ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) has declared its monthly cash dividend for June 2025. The company will distribute $0.24 per share to common stockholders, with the record date set for June 16, 2025, and payment scheduled for June 27, 2025.
As a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), ARMOUR must distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income to maintain its tax status. The company's board of directors determines actual dividends based on various factors, including operations, cash flows, financial condition, capital requirements, market conditions, and other relevant considerations.
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