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Orchid Island Capital (ORC) declares July dividend and schedules Q2 2026 results

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Orchid Island Capital, Inc. declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.10 per share for July 2026 on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on August 28, 2026 to holders of record on July 31, 2026, which is also the ex-dividend date.

The company plans to announce its next common stock dividend on August 12, 2026. Management also scheduled the release of estimated second quarter 2026 results after the NYSE close on July 13, 2026, full results on July 23, 2026, and an earnings call on July 24, 2026.

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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.
July 2026 dividend $0.10 per share Monthly cash dividend for July 2026
Dividend payment date August 28, 2026 Pay date for July 2026 dividend
Record and ex-dividend date July 31, 2026 Record and ex-dividend date for July 2026 dividend
Next dividend announcement August 12, 2026 Planned date for next common stock dividend announcement
Estimated Q2 2026 results release July 13, 2026 Estimated book value, GAAP net income per share and ROE
Final Q2 2026 results release July 23, 2026 Results for six and three months ended June 30, 2026
Earnings call time 10:00 AM ET Conference call on July 24, 2026
ex-dividend date financial
"with an ex-dividend date of July 31, 2026."
The ex-dividend date is the date when a stock starts trading without the value of its next dividend payment included. If you buy the stock on or after this date, you won't receive that upcoming dividend; only those who owned the stock before this date are entitled to it. It matters to investors because it determines who is eligible to receive the dividend and can influence the stock’s price around that time.
real estate investment trust financial
"In order to qualify as a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), the Company must distribute annually"
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.
Agency RMBS financial
"Orchid Island Capital, Inc. is a specialty finance company that invests on a leveraged basis in Agency RMBS."
A pool of home loans packaged into a bond whose principal and interest payments are backed or guaranteed by a government-sponsored mortgage agency. Think of it as many mortgages bundled together with an insurance-like promise that reduces the chance of borrower default; investors buy them for steady income but must watch interest-rate moves and homeowners paying off or refinancing early, which can change returns.
structured Agency RMBS financial
"our portfolio consists of, two categories of Agency RMBS: (i) traditional pass-through ... and (ii) structured Agency RMBS."
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the 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.
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FAQ

What dividend did Orchid Island Capital (ORC) declare for July 2026?
Orchid Island Capital declared a $0.10 per share monthly cash dividend for July 2026. The dividend applies to the company’s common stock and reflects its practice of making regular monthly cash distributions as part of its real estate investment trust (REIT) structure.

What are the record date, ex-dividend date, and payment date for ORC’s July 2026 dividend?
The July 2026 dividend will be paid on August 28, 2026 to holders of record on July 31, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of July 31, 2026. Shareholders must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive this payment.

When will Orchid Island Capital (ORC) announce its next dividend after July 2026?
The company plans to announce its next common stock dividend on August 12, 2026. This announcement will follow the July 2026 payment schedule and continues the company’s intention to make regular monthly cash distributions to common stockholders.

When will ORC release estimated and final Q2 2026 results?
Estimated second quarter 2026 results will be released after the NYSE close on July 13, 2026. Final results for the six and three months ended June 30, 2026 will be released after the NYSE close on July 23, 2026.

When is Orchid Island Capital’s Q2 2026 earnings conference call?
The earnings conference call is scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. A live audio webcast and an archived replay for 30 days will be available through the company’s investor relations website and the provided webcast links.

What type of company is Orchid Island Capital (ORC) and what does it invest in?
Orchid Island Capital is a specialty finance company that operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT). It invests on a leveraged basis in Agency RMBS, focusing on traditional pass-through and structured Agency RMBS issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or Ginnie Mae.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
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 8, 2026
 
Orchid Island Capital, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
Maryland
001-35236
27-3269228
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
3305 Flamingo Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32963
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (772) 231-1400
 
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class:
Trading symbol:         
Name of each exchange on which registered:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
ORC
NYSE
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging growth company ☐
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
 
 
 
Item 8.01. Other Events.
 
On July 8, 2026, Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that the Board of Directors of the Company declared a dividend for the month of July 2026 of $0.10 per share of the Company’s common stock, to be paid on August 28, 2026, to holders of record on July 31, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of July 31, 2026. A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the dividend and announcing other information regarding the Company is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by this reference.
 
Caution About Forward-Looking Statements.
 
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, statements about the Company’s distributions. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s present expectations, but the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will not vary from the expectations contained in the forward-looking statements. Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward looking statements. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes, please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. New risks and uncertainties arise over time, and it is not possible to predict those events or how they may affect the Company. Except as required by law, the Company is not obligated to, and does not intend to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
99.1
  
Press Release dated July 8 2026
104
  
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 
 
 
 
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.
 
Date: January 8, 2026
 
 ORCHID ISLAND CAPITAL, INC.
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Robert E. Cauley
   
Robert E. Cauley
   
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

ORCHID ISLAND CAPITAL ANNOUNCES

JULY 2026 MONTHLY DIVIDEND AND

SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT DATES

 

 

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July 2026 Monthly Dividend of $0.10 Per Share of Common Stock
 

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Estimated Second Quarter 2026 Results and RMBS Portfolio Characteristics as of June 30, 2026 to be Released July 13, 2026
 

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 and Second Quarter 2026 Results to be Released July 23, 2026

 

Vero Beach, Fla., July 8, 2026 - Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: ORC) announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company declared a monthly cash dividend for the month of July 2026. The dividend of $0.10 per share will be paid August 28, 2026, to holders of record of the Company’s common stock on July 31, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of July 31, 2026. The Company plans on announcing its next common stock dividend on August 12, 2026.

 

The Company intends to make regular monthly cash distributions to its holders of common stock. In order to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), the Company must distribute annually to its stockholders an amount at least equal to 90% of its REIT taxable income, determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and excluding any net capital gain. The Company will be subject to income tax on taxable income that is not distributed and to an excise tax to the extent that a certain percentage of its taxable income is not distributed by specified dates. The Company has not established a minimum distribution payment level and is not assured of its ability to make distributions to stockholders in the future.

 

The estimated results for the second quarter of 2026, consisting of estimated book value per share, estimated GAAP net income per share (including estimated net realized and unrealized gains on RMBS and derivative instruments per share), and estimated total return on equity will be released following the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on July 13, 2026.  The Company also will release details of the RMBS portfolio as of June 30, 2026 in the July 13, 2026 announcement. These figures will be preliminary and subject to change and, with respect to figures that will appear in the Company’s financial statements and associated footnotes as of and for the six and three months ended June 30, 2026, will be subject to review by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.

 

The Company will release results for the six and three months ended June 30, 2026 following the close of trading on the NYSE on Thursday, July 23, 2026.  An earnings conference call and live audio webcast will be hosted Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.  Participants can register and receive dial-in information at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI7e94d25a560c4b439fdf9e7e29c16057.  A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/rk8nj4py or via the investor relations section of the Company's website at https://ir.orchidislandcapital.com. An audio archive of the webcast will be available for 30 days after the call.

 

About Orchid Island Capital, Inc.

 

Orchid Island Capital, Inc. is a specialty finance company that invests on a leveraged basis in Agency RMBS. Our investment strategy focuses on, and our portfolio consists of, two categories of Agency RMBS: (i) traditional pass-through Agency RMBS, such as mortgage pass-through certificates and collateralized mortgage obligations issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or Ginnie Mae, and (ii) structured Agency RMBS. The Company is managed by Bimini Advisors, LLC, a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s distributions and announcement dates of results as of and for the six months and quarter ended June 30, 2026. These forward-looking statements are based upon Orchid Island Capital, Inc.’s present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur. Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes, please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

 

Contact:

 

Orchid Island Capital, Inc.

Robert E. Cauley

3305 Flamingo Drive,

Vero Beach, Florida 32963

772-231-1400

 

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