AGNC Investment (STU:4OQ1) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.69 (As of Jun. 2026) — 51% Below Median

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STU:4OQ1 AGNC Investment Corp STU:4OQ1
58 GF Score
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What is AGNC Investment Dividend Payout Ratio?

AGNC Investment STU:4OQ1 +1.30% 58 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 as of Jun. 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 1.42. GuruFocus rates STU:4OQ1 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 705 REITs companies, AGNC Investment ranks better than 71.63% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. AGNC Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.69.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of AGNC Investment Corp is 0.76, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for AGNC Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:4OQ1' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.76   Med: 1.42   Max: 28.8
Current: 0.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of AGNC Investment was 28.80. The lowest was 0.76. And the median was 1.42.

STU:4OQ1's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
71.63% of 705 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99 vs STU:4OQ1: 0.76

As of today (2026-08-09), the Dividend Yield % of AGNC Investment is 13.27%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of AGNC Investment was 20.57%. The lowest was 7.72%. And the median was 12.42%.

AGNC Investment's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.31.

During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of AGNC Investment was 30.70% per year. The lowest was -22.50% per year. And the median was -6.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

AGNC Investment (STU:4OQ1) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

AGNC Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

AGNC Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for AGNC Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

AGNC Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

AGNC Investment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.18 0.00 28.70 1.55 0.98

AGNC Investment Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.50 0.43 0.00 0.69

STU:4OQ1 vs NLY, STWD, RITM: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, AGNC Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

AGNC Investment Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, AGNC Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where AGNC Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


STU:4OQ1
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AGNC Investment Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

AGNC Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.23/ 1.255
=0.98

AGNC Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.312/ 0.451
=0.69

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 mean?
AGNC Investment (STU:4OQ1) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on AGNC Investment and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 1.42. Over the past decade, AGNC Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 28.80. According to the industry distribution chart, AGNC Investment ranks #200 out of 705 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is AGNC Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
AGNC Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.76 to a high of 28.80. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. AGNC Investment's value of 0.69 is 30.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AGNC Investment ranks #200 out of 705 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AGNC Investment has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AGNC Investment's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NLY and STWD?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, AGNC Investment ranks #200 out of 705 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts AGNC Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. AGNC Investment's value of 0.69 is 30.3% below this benchmark. Historically, AGNC Investment's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.76 to 28.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.42 vs. the industry median of 0.99, AGNC Investment has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 705 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AGNC Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.69 is 30.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on AGNC Investment and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AGNC Investment's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 1.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AGNC Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AGNC Investment (STU:4OQ1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.42 and 30.3% below the REITs industry median of 0.99. AGNC Investment's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AGNC Investment (STU:4OQ1), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.69 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

AGNC Investment Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 7373 Wisconsin Avenue, 22nd Floor, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
AGNC Investment Corp is a real estate investment trust that invests in agency residential mortgage-backed securities. The firm's asset portfolio is comprised of residential mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise, such as the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or by a U.S. Government agency, such as the Government National Mortgage Association. It also invests in other types of mortgage and mortgage-related residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities or other investments in or related to, the housing, mortgage, or real estate markets.
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