NLY is Annaly Capital Management Inc. (Real Estate). Trading at $22.81. Current dividend yield: 13.14%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $3.00 |
| Current yield | 13.14% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 30, 2026(in 24 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.7500 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 25.21% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 8.37% |
| Payout ratio | 69% |
| Market cap | $17.19B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | $0.7500 |
| 2026-03-31 | $0.7000 |
| 2025-12-31 | $0.7000 |
| 2025-09-30 | $0.7000 |
| 2025-06-30 | $0.7000 |
| 2025-03-31 | $0.7000 |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.6500 |
| 2024-09-30 | $0.6500 |
About NLY
Annaly Capital Management Inc is an American mortgage real estate investment trust. Its business objective is to generate net income for distribution to its stockholders and optimize its returns through prudent management of its diversified investment strategies. The company's reportable operating segments are: the Agency segment, which invests in Agency mortgage-backed securities collateralized by residential mortgages; the Residential Credit segment, which invests in non-Agency residential whole loans and securitized products within the residential and commercial markets; the Mortgage Servicing Rights segment; and Corporate & Other. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Agency segment.
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Frequently asked
What is NLY's dividend yield?
NLY (Annaly Capital Management Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 13.14%, which works out to about $3.00 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is NLY's next ex-dividend date?
NLY's next ex-dividend date is Sep 30, 2026 (in 24 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did NLY last pay a dividend?
NLY's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 31, 2026.
How often does NLY pay dividends?
NLY pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is NLY growing its dividend?
NLY has been growing its dividend at a 8.37% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-06. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.