NLY Dividend Yield & Safety Analysis

ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC • Mortgage Agency MBS • Exchange: NYSE:NLY

Dividend Yield
12.26%
$2.25 Annualized / Share
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
$0.56 Per Distribution
AFFO Payout Ratio
91.8%
Standard REIT Coverage
Dividend Safety
44/100
High Risk / Caution

REITwave Dividend Safety Rating

Elevated debt cliff or AFFO payout exceeding 95%. High vulnerability to distribution cuts.

High Risk / Caution (44/100)

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Recent Dividend Payment History

Ex-Dividend Date Payment Date Cash Amount Distribution Type
October 2026 Upcoming Scheduled $0.56 Regular Quarterly Dividend

5-Year Dividend Reinvestment (DRIP) Projection

Hypothetical $10,000 initial investment with 100% automatic dividend reinvestment at current yield:

Time Horizon Accumulated Shares Annual Dividend Income Estimated Portfolio Value
Year 1 609.8 Shares $1,226.16 $11,526.16
Year 2 680.3 Shares $1,372.13 $13,244.07
Year 3 756.7 Shares $1,530.71 $15,172.10
Year 4 839.1 Shares $1,702.47 $17,329.74
Year 5 927.8 Shares $1,887.95 $19,737.58

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC (NLY)'s dividend yield?

ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC (NLY) currently pays an annualized dividend yield of 12.26%, representing an annual cash distribution of approximately $2.25 per share.

Is NLY's dividend safe from being cut?

REITwave assigns NLY an institutional Dividend Safety Score of 44/100 (High Risk / Caution) with an AFFO payout ratio of 91.8%. Elevated debt cliff or AFFO payout exceeding 95%. High vulnerability to distribution cuts.

How often does NLY pay dividends?

ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC pays dividends on a Quarterly distribution schedule, delivering cash directly to brokerage accounts 4 times per year.

When is the next ex-dividend date for NLY?

For ANNALY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC (NLY), ex-dividend dates typically precede the cash pay date by 10 to 14 days. Check REITwave's 30-day cash flow calendar for confirmed declared dates.