ARMOUR Residential REIT (ARR) declares $0.24 March 2026 common dividend
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share on its common stock for March 2026. The dividend will be paid on March 30, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 16, 2026.
The company reiterates that, as a real estate investment trust, it must distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income to maintain its tax status. The board determines actual dividends at its discretion, considering operating results, cash flow, 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
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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.
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) February 17, 2026
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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(772 ) 617-4340
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| Item 8.01. | Other Events. | ||||
On February 17, 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 March 2026, as set forth below:
| Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | |||||||
| March 16, 2026 | March 30, 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 March 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: February 17, 2026
| ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT, INC. | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Gordon M. Harper | ||||||||||
| Name: | Gordon M. Harper | ||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||
ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT, INC. ANNOUNCES
MARCH 2026 DIVIDEND RATE PER COMMON SHARE
MARCH 2026 DIVIDEND RATE PER COMMON SHARE
VERO BEACH, Florida – February 17, 2026 – ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today announced the March 2026 cash dividend for the Company's Common Stock.
March 2026 Common Stock Dividend Information
| Month | Dividend | Holder of Record Date | Payment Date | |||||||||||||||||
| March 2026 | $0.24 | March 16, 2026 | March 30, 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 March 2026?
ARMOUR declared a March 2026 common stock cash dividend of $0.24 per share. The company states this dividend reflects its REIT obligation to distribute substantially all ordinary taxable income while considering results, cash flows, financial condition, capital needs and market conditions.
What are the record date and payment date for ARMOUR (ARR) March 2026 dividend?
The March 2026 dividend is payable to holders of record on March 16, 2026 and will be paid on March 30, 2026. Shareholders must be on record by the record date to receive the $0.24 per share cash dividend.
How does ARMOUR Residential REIT’s tax status affect its dividends?
ARMOUR has elected to be taxed as a REIT, which requires it to distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income. This structure supports regular dividends, though amounts remain subject to the board’s discretion and annual earnings and profits.
Are ARMOUR (ARR) dividends always taxable to common stockholders?
Dividends paid in excess of current-year tax earnings and profits will generally not be taxable to common stockholders. The filing notes that tax treatment depends on ARMOUR’s annual REIT taxable income and earnings and profits calculations for the year.
Who decides ARMOUR Residential REIT’s dividend amounts and what factors are considered?
ARMOUR’s board of directors determines actual dividends at its discretion. It may consider results of operations, cash flows, financial condition, capital requirements, current market conditions, expected opportunities and other relevant factors when setting dividend levels.
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 are issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises or guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association.
Who manages ARMOUR Residential REIT’s investment portfolio?
ARMOUR is externally managed and advised by ARMOUR Capital Management LP. This advisor is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and oversees the company’s portfolio of agency residential mortgage-backed securities.