ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) confirms July and Q3 2026 dividends
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ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. confirmed its July 2026 cash dividend for common shareholders at $0.24 per share, with a holder of record date of July 15, 2026 and payment on July 30, 2026. The company also set a monthly cash dividend rate of $0.14583 per share for its Series C Preferred Stock for each month in the third quarter of 2026, with record dates on July 15, August 15 and September 15 and payments on July 27, August 27 and September 28, 2026. ARMOUR notes it has elected REIT tax status, which requires distributing substantially all ordinary REIT taxable income, and states that dividends are set at the Board’s discretion based on operating results, cash flows and market conditions.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
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Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
July 2026 common dividend: $0.24 per share
Q3 2026 Series C monthly dividend: $0.14583 per share
Common dividend record date: July 15, 2026
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July 2026 common dividend
$0.24 per share
Common stock cash dividend for July 2026
Q3 2026 Series C monthly dividend
$0.14583 per share
Monthly cash dividend rate for Series C Preferred Stock in Q3 2026
Common dividend record date
July 15, 2026
Holder of record date for July 2026 common dividend
Common dividend payment date
July 30, 2026
Payment date for July 2026 common dividend
Preferred July payment date
July 27, 2026
Payment date for July 2026 Series C Preferred dividend
Preferred August payment date
August 27, 2026
Payment date for August 2026 Series C Preferred dividend
Preferred September payment date
September 28, 2026
Payment date for September 2026 Series C Preferred dividend
Key Terms
real estate investment trust, mortgage-backed securities, Series C Preferred Stock, forward-looking statements, +1 more
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real estate investment trust financial
"ARMOUR has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) for U.S. Federal income tax purposes."
A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns and manages income-producing properties—like apartment buildings, shopping centers, offices, or warehouses—and is required to pass most of its rental income to shareholders as dividends. Think of it as a shared property owner: instead of buying a whole building, investors buy a slice of a portfolio that pays regular income and can offer exposure to property values and rental markets without direct management. REITs matter to investors for predictable income, diversification, and liquidity compared with owning physical real estate.
mortgage-backed securities financial
"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"
A mortgage-backed security is an investment made by pooling many home loans and selling the right to the borrowers’ monthly payments to investors, so you receive a stream of principal and interest much like collecting payments on a bundle of IOUs. It matters to investors because it provides regular income but carries risks from homeowners missing payments or paying off loans early, and its value moves with interest rates and housing market conditions.
Series C Preferred Stock financial
"The Company also confirmed the Q3 2026 monthly cash dividend rate for the Company's Series C Preferred Stock."
A Series C preferred stock is a specific class of ownership issued during a later funding round that gives holders priority over common shareholders for getting paid and receiving dividends, like having a reserved lane in traffic when money is distributed. It often includes agreed rights such as a fixed payout, protection against dilution, and the option to convert into common shares, so investors treat it as a mix of safety and upside potential.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"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."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Government National Mortgage Association financial
"mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises or guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association."
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 1, 2026
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On July 1, 2026 , ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) confirmed the cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable to holders of ARMOUR common stock for the month of July 2026, as set forth below:
| Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | |||||||
| July 15, 2026 | July 30, 2026 | |||||||
Additionally, ARMOUR confirmed on July 1, 2026 , that a monthly cash dividend rate of $0.14583 per share will be payable to holders of ARMOUR Series C Preferred Stock for each of the three months in the third quarter of 2026 as set forth below:
| Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | |||||||
| July 15, 2026 | July 27, 2026 | |||||||
| August 15, 2026 | August 27, 2026 | |||||||
| September 15, 2026 | September 28, 2026 | |||||||
A copy of ARMOUR's press release announcing the dividend is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by this reference.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. | ||||
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release confirming the July 2026 common dividend and the Q3 2026 dividends on Series C Preferred Stock | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: July 1, 2026
| ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT, INC. | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Gordon M. Harper | ||||||||||
| Name: | Gordon M. Harper | ||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||
ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT, INC. CONFIRMS JULY 2026
COMMON SHARE AND Q3 2026 SERIES C PREFERRED SHARE DIVIDENDS
VERO BEACH, Florida – July 1, 2026 – ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today confirmed the July 2026 cash dividend for the Company's Common Stock, consistent with the previous guidance which the Company released on June 24, 2026. The Company also confirmed the Q3 2026 monthly cash dividend rate for the Company's Series C Preferred Stock.
July 2026 Common Stock Dividend Information
| Month | Dividend | Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | |||||||||||||||||
| July 2026 | $0.24 | July 15, 2026 | July 30, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
Q3 2026 Series C Preferred Stock Dividend Information
| Month | Dividend | Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | |||||||||||||||||
| July 2026 | $0.14583 | July 15, 2026 | July 27, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
| August 2026 | $0.14583 | August 15, 2026 | August 27, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||
| September 2026 | $0.14583 | September 15, 2026 | September 28, 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.
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ARMOUR Confirms July 2026 Common and Q3 2026 Series C Preferred Dividends
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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
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FAQ
What common stock dividend did ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) confirm for July 2026?
ARMOUR Residential REIT confirmed a July 2026 common stock dividend of $0.24 per share. Shareholders of record on July 15, 2026 will receive payment on July 30, 2026, matching guidance previously released by the company.
What is the Q3 2026 dividend rate for ARMOUR (ARR) Series C Preferred Stock?
ARMOUR set a Q3 2026 monthly dividend rate of $0.14583 per share for its Series C Preferred Stock. This amount will be paid each month in the quarter, subject to specified record and payment dates in July, August and September 2026.
When are the record and payment dates for ARMOUR (ARR) Series C Preferred dividends in Q3 2026?
Record dates are July 15, August 15, and September 15, 2026, with payments on July 27, August 27, and September 28, 2026. Each payment reflects the monthly Series C Preferred dividend rate of $0.14583 per share during the quarter.
How does ARMOUR Residential REIT’s (ARR) REIT status affect its dividends?
ARMOUR has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT), which requires it to timely distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income. This structure underpins its regular dividends but exact amounts remain at the Board’s discretion each period.
Are ARMOUR (ARR) dividends always taxable to common stockholders?
Not always. The company states that dividends paid in excess of current-year tax earnings and profits will generally not be taxable to common stockholders. Tax treatment can vary by year, depending on ARMOUR’s REIT taxable income and earnings and profits.
Who decides ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) dividend levels going forward?
ARMOUR notes that its Board of Directors determines actual dividends at its discretion. The Board considers results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, capital requirements, current market conditions, expected opportunities and other relevant factors when setting future dividend levels.