BlackRock (ARR holder) discloses 19.8M-share, 16% stake in ARMOUR Residential REIT

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting a significant ownership position in ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC common stock. BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 19,809,053 shares, representing 16.0% of the outstanding common stock. As of June 30, 2026, BlackRock had sole voting power over 19,568,564 shares and sole dispositive power over 19,809,053 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing explains that these securities are beneficially owned or deemed beneficially owned by certain BlackRock business units. It also notes that iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has an interest in more than five percent of ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC’s outstanding common stock.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 19,809,053 shares Ownership percentage: 16.0% Sole voting power: 19,568,564 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficial ownership 19,809,053 shares Shares of ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC common stock beneficially owned by BlackRock

Ownership percentage 16.0% Percent of ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC common stock class owned by BlackRock

Sole voting power 19,568,564 shares Shares over which BlackRock has sole power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 19,809,053 shares Shares over which BlackRock has sole power to dispose or direct disposition

More-than-5% holder More than 5% Interest of iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF in ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC common stock

Reporting date reference 06/30/2026 Date associated with reported ownership position

Key Terms

beneficially owned, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, percent of class, +1 more

5 terms

beneficially owned financial

"this reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole voting power financial

"Sole Voting Power 19,568,564.00"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

sole dispositive power financial

"Sole Dispositive Power 19,809,053.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

percent of class financial

"Percent of class: 16.0 %"

Percent of class is the portion of a specific category of securities—such as a company’s common shares, preferred shares, or a bond series—that takes part in or approves a corporate action (vote, consent, tender, etc.). Investors watch this number because it reveals how much support or opposition exists within that particular shareholder group; like counting how many members of a club back a proposal, it can determine whether a plan passes or how influence is distributed.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this reflects the securities beneficially owned"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

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FAQ

How many ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC (ARR) shares does BlackRock beneficially own?

BlackRock beneficially owns 19,809,053 shares of ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC common stock. This position is reported on an amended Schedule 13G and reflects holdings by certain BlackRock business units and their subsidiaries and affiliates.

What percentage of ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC (ARR) does BlackRock own according to this Schedule 13G/A?

BlackRock reports ownership of 16.0% of ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC’s common stock. This percentage is based on 19,809,053 shares deemed beneficially owned relative to the company’s outstanding common stock.

What voting power does BlackRock report over ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC (ARR) shares?

BlackRock reports sole voting power over 19,568,564 shares of ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC. It reports no shared voting power, indicating voting authority is held solely by BlackRock’s reporting business units for these shares.

What dispositive power does BlackRock have over ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC (ARR) shares?

BlackRock reports sole dispositive power over 19,809,053 shares of ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC common stock and no shared dispositive power. Sole dispositive power generally means BlackRock can direct how and when those shares are sold or otherwise disposed of.

Which other entity holds more than 5% of ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC (ARR) through BlackRock’s structure?

The filing notes that iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF has an interest in more than five percent of ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC’s outstanding common stock, through securities managed within BlackRock’s investment structures.

What is the significance of this amended Schedule 13G/A for ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC (ARR)?

This amended Schedule 13G/A shows that BlackRock holds a 16.0% beneficial stake in ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC. It updates the market on the size and nature of BlackRock’s passive ownership, including its voting and dispositive powers over the shares.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 9)

ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

042315705

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 042315705

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 19,568,564.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 19,809,053.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

19,809,053.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

16.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 3001 OCEAN DRIVE SUITE 201 VERO BEACH FL 32963
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 042315705
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 19809053
(b)	Percent of class: 16.0 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 19568564
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 19809053
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The interest of 1 such person, iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF, in the common stock of ARMOUR RESIDENTIAL REIT INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	07/27/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7