ARMOUR Residential REIT (NYSE: ARR) declares $0.24 May 2026 monthly dividend
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. declared a May 2026 cash dividend of $0.24 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on May 28, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2026.
The company reiterates that, as a real estate investment trust, it aims to distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income. Actual dividend levels remain at the discretion of the board, which considers operating results, cash flows, financial condition, capital needs 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
May 2026 dividend per share: $0.24 per share
Dividend record date: May 15, 2026
Dividend payment date: May 28, 2026
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May 2026 dividend per share
$0.24 per share
Common stock monthly cash dividend for May 2026
Dividend record date
May 15, 2026
Holder of record date for May 2026 dividend
Dividend payment date
May 28, 2026
Payment date for May 2026 common dividend
Key Terms
real estate investment trust, REIT, mortgage-backed securities, Government National Mortgage Association, +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.
REIT financial
"In order to maintain this tax status, ARMOUR is required to timely distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income."
A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns, operates, or finances income-producing real estate, like shopping centers, apartments, or office buildings. For investors, REITs offer a way to invest in real estate without having to buy property directly, often providing regular income through dividends. They function like a mutual fund for real estate, making it easier for people to add property investments to their portfolio.
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.
Government National Mortgage Association financial
"or guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association."
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.
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) April 21, 2026
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| Item 8.01. | Other Events. | ||||
On April 21, 2026 , ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (“ARMOUR”) announced a cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable to holders of ARMOUR common stock for the month of May 2026, as set forth below:
| Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | |||||||
| May 15, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | |||||||
A copy of ARMOUR’s press release announcing the dividend information 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 announcing the May 2026 common dividend | ||||
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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: April 21, 2026
| ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT, INC. | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Gordon M. Harper | ||||||||||
| Name: | Gordon M. Harper | ||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||
ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT, INC. ANNOUNCES
MAY 2026 DIVIDEND RATE PER COMMON SHARE
MAY 2026 DIVIDEND RATE PER COMMON SHARE
VERO BEACH, Florida – April 21, 2026 – ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today announced the May 2026 cash dividend for the Company's Common Stock.
May 2026 Common Stock Dividend Information
| Month | Dividend | Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | |||||||||||||||||
| May 2026 | $0.24 | May 15, 2026 | May 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, which 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
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FAQ
What dividend did ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) declare for May 2026?
ARMOUR Residential REIT declared a May 2026 cash dividend of $0.24 per share on its common stock. The dividend reflects the company’s policy as a REIT to distribute substantially all ordinary taxable income, subject to board discretion and overall financial and market conditions.
What are the record and payment dates for ARR’s May 2026 dividend?
The May 2026 dividend will be paid on May 28, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2026. Investors must own ARMOUR Residential REIT common stock before the ex-dividend date that precedes the record date to receive this monthly cash dividend.
How are ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) dividends generally taxed?
ARMOUR states that dividends paid in excess of current-year tax earnings and profits generally are not taxable to common stockholders. As a REIT, it must distribute substantially all ordinary taxable income, but tax treatment can vary based on annual earnings and each investor’s circumstances.
Why does ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) pay regular dividends?
ARMOUR has elected REIT tax status, which requires it to timely distribute substantially all ordinary REIT taxable income. Regular dividends help satisfy this requirement. The board also weighs operating results, cash flows, capital needs and market conditions when setting the monthly dividend rate.
What assets does ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) primarily invest in?
ARMOUR primarily invests in residential mortgage-backed securities, including fixed-rate, adjustable-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate securities. These instruments are issued or guaranteed by U.S. government-sponsored enterprises or guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association, reflecting a focus on agency-backed mortgage credit exposure.
Who manages ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR)?
ARMOUR Residential REIT is externally managed by ARMOUR Capital Management LP. This adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. External management means an affiliated management company runs day-to-day investment activities under an advisory agreement with the REIT’s board of directors.