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AGNCO

AGNC Investment Corp.

AGNCO

Real Estate · REIT - Mortgage · Stock · quarterly payer

$25.05

Fairly valued · +8% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

9.12%

Annual Dividend

$2.28

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

8.1%

Ex-Date

Oct 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about AGNCO's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNCO) has a forward dividend yield of 9.12%, based on an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and a share price of $25.05.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, AGNCO's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (41 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • AGNCO has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • AGNCO's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 1, 2026, for a dividend of $0.58 per share.
  • AGNCO's dividend has grown at an average rate of 8.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, AGNCO's 9.12% yield is 21% above its five-year average yield of 7.56%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AGNCO is $26.98 per share, 8% above the $25.05 share price, so AGNCO screens as fairly valued.
  • AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNCO) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "AGNCO Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AGNCO

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNCO) yields 9.12% ($2.28 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of D (41/100).

Is AGNCO a good dividend stock?

Higher risk

AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNCO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.12% ($2.28/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Strong 8.1% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years
  • Below-average dividend safety score

Key Data

Dividend Yield
9.12%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$2.28
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 1, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.34
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-1%
52-Week Range
$24.39 – $25.74
Dividend Safety
D · 41/100
Ever Cut?
No

AGNCO dividend changes

AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNCO) pays a variable dividend: across the 28 payments on record since 2019, 5 were higher than the one before and 2 lower. The latest change was up 2.3% to $0.578 per share, going ex-dividend on Oct 1, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Oct 1, 2026Higher$0.565 → $0.578+2.3%
Jul 1, 2026Higher$0.558 → $0.565+1.3%
Apr 1, 2026Lower$0.584 → $0.558−4.5%
Dec 31, 2025Lower$0.612 → $0.584−4.6%
Oct 1, 2025Higher$0.601 → $0.612+1.8%
Jul 1, 2025Higher$0.598 → $0.601+0.5%
Apr 1, 2025Higher$0.406 → $0.598+47.3%
Every AGNCO payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
AGNCO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →AGNCO dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AGNCO a good dividend stock?

Higher risk. AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNCO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.12% ($2.28/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk.

Is AGNCO undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AGNCO's fair value is about $26.98 versus a $25.05 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+8% vs. fair value).

Is AGNCO's dividend safe?

AGNCO has a dividend-safety grade of D (41/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is AGNCO's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for AGNCO is about $26.98 per share, roughly 8% above the current $25.05 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is AGNCO a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AGNCO screens as "higher risk" and fairly valued. AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNCO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 9.12% ($2.28/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. Treat the dividend with caution — recent cuts, a stretched payout or a falling price raise the risk. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will AGNCO cut its dividend?

AGNCO earns a dividend-safety grade of D (41/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does AGNCO pay a dividend?

Yes. AGNC Investment Corp. pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.28 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 9.12%.

What is AGNCO's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AGNCO's forward dividend yield is 9.12%, based on a $2.28 annual dividend and a $25.05 share price.

What is AGNCO's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AGNCO pays $2.28 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has AGNCO grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AGNCO has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next AGNCO ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, AGNCO's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 1, 2026, for $0.58 per share.

Income Calculator

At $2.28 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$57.00
Annual$228.00
Monthly avg$19.00

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