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AGNC

AGNC Investment Corp.

AGNC

Real Estate · REIT - Mortgage · Stock · monthly payer

$8.72

Undervalued · +96% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

16.51%

Annual Dividend

$1.44

Payout Ratio

73%

5-Yr Growth

-1.6%

Ex-Date

Oct 30, 2026

Frequency

Monthly

Key facts about AGNC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 19, 2026, AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) has a forward dividend yield of 16.51%, based on an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and a share price of $8.72.
  • As of Oct 19, 2026, AGNC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (55 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • AGNC last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • AGNC's next ex-dividend date is Oct 30, 2026, with payment on Nov 10, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 19, 2026, AGNC pays out 73% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • AGNC's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 1.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 19, 2026, AGNC's 16.51% yield is 25% above its five-year average yield of 13.16%.
  • As of Oct 19, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AGNC is $17.09 per share, 96% above the $8.72 share price, so AGNC screens as undervalued.
  • AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) pays its dividend monthly, 12 times a year.
  • AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 9 times across the 171 payments on record since 2008. Its most recent change was a 25.0% cut to $0.120 per share, going ex-dividend on Apr 29, 2020.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "AGNC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AGNC

Summary

As of Oct 19, 2026, AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) yields 16.51% ($1.44 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (55/100).

Is AGNC a good dividend stock?

Mixed

AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) pays a monthly dividend yielding 16.51% ($1.44/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2020
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    16.51%
    Payout Ratio
    73%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.44
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -1.6%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Oct 30, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    monthly
    Beta
    1.34
    Market Cap
    $10.3B
    P/E Ratio
    4.4
    5-Yr Total Return
    -43%
    52-Week Range
    $8.41 – $12.19
    Dividend Safety
    C · 55/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2020)

    AGNC dividend raises and cuts

    AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 9 times across the 171 payments on record since 2008. Its most recent change was a 25.0% cut to $0.120 per share, going ex-dividend on Apr 29, 2020.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Apr 29, 2020Cut$0.160 → $0.120−25.0%
    May 30, 2019Cut$0.180 → $0.160−11.1%
    Aug 29, 2016Cut$0.200 → $0.180−10.0%
    May 27, 2015Cut$0.220 → $0.200−9.1%
    Oct 29, 2014Cut$0.650 → $0.220−66.2%
    Dec 27, 2013Cut$0.800 → $0.650−18.8%
    Sep 26, 2013Cut$1.05 → $0.800−23.8%
    Jun 26, 2013Cut$1.25 → $1.05−16.0%
    Mar 5, 2012Cut$1.40 → $1.25−10.7%
    Sep 30, 2009Raise$1.20 → $1.40+16.7%
    Dec 29, 2008Raise$1.00 → $1.20+20.0%
    Sep 25, 2008Raise$0.310 → $1.00+222.6%
    Every AGNC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    AGNC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →AGNC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is AGNC a good dividend stock?

    Mixed. AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) pays a monthly dividend yielding 16.51% ($1.44/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

    Is AGNC undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AGNC's fair value is about $17.09 versus a $8.72 share price — so it looks undervalued (+96% vs. fair value).

    Is AGNC's dividend safe?

    AGNC has a dividend-safety grade of C (55/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is AGNC's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for AGNC is about $17.09 per share, roughly 96% above the current $8.72 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is AGNC a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AGNC screens as "mixed" and undervalued. AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) pays a monthly dividend yielding 16.51% ($1.44/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will AGNC cut its dividend?

    AGNC earns a dividend-safety grade of C (55/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does AGNC pay a dividend?

    Yes. AGNC Investment Corp. pays a monthly dividend of about $1.44 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 16.51%.

    What is AGNC's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 19, 2026, AGNC's forward dividend yield is 16.51%, based on a $1.44 annual dividend and a $8.72 share price.

    What is AGNC's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 19, 2026, AGNC pays $1.44 per share per year, distributed on a monthly basis.

    What is AGNC's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 19, 2026, AGNC's payout ratio is 73% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

    How many years has AGNC grown its dividend?

    AGNC does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next AGNC ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 19, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for AGNC is Oct 30, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.44 / yr per share

    Per payment (monthly)$12.00
    Annual$144.00
    Monthly avg$12.00

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