Trailing Dividend / Share
$8.11
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.5%
Payout Ratio
42.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
14 years
AGM Dividend Income Check
Safety
42.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 8.0% and trend is rising.
AGM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.5%
Trailing DPS$8.11
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout42.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout39.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR16.4%
5Y CAGR13.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)8.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.5%
1Y Total Return0.3%
5Y Total Return80.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)22.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,03010Y ago$49,65020Y ago$71,090
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AGM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
AGM Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation distributes 42.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 39.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AGM has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 16.4% and 5-year CAGR of 13.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AGM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.5% dividend yield, 4.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 8.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 80.3%, with dividends contributing 22.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $49,650 today.
AGM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$24.04
Avg/Payment$1.2020
Latest Change+6.7%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $1.6000 | ↑ +6.7% | 4.07% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $1.5000 | — | 3.36% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $1.5000 | — | 3.08% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $1.5000 | — | 3.11% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $1.5000 | ↑ +7.1% | 2.92% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $1.4000 | — | 2.67% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $1.4000 | — | 2.84% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $1.4000 | — | 2.95% | Jun 28, 2024 |
AGM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.5%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
42.9% payout
Streak
14Y
13.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.5%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGMFederal Agricultural… | $2.0B | 4.5% | 42.9% | 14 | Sustainable |
2nd  AGNCAGNC Investment Corp… | $9.7B | 14.6% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NLYAnnaly Capital Manag… | $16.2B | 13.0% | 92.8% | 1 | At Risk |
 RITMRithm Capital Corp. | $5.5B | 11.6% | 94.4% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  PMTPennyMac Mortgage In… | $960M | 14.5% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  RCReady Capital Corpor… | $330M | 59.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 HASIHA Sustainable Infra… | $5.5B | 3.5% | 1.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
 LADRLadder Capital Corp | $1.3B | 9.0% | 1.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 DEDeere & Company | $160.4B | 1.1% | 34.2% | 8 | Sustainable |
AGM Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.60 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $6.00 | 7.1% | 4 | $16.62 | 36.1% | 2.77x | 8.0% |
| 2024 | $5.60 | 27.3% | 4 | $16.44 | 34.1% | 2.94x | 7.5% |
| 2023 | $4.40 | 15.8% | 4 | $15.80 | 27.8% | 3.59x | 5.9% |
| 2022 | $3.80 | 8.0% | 4 | $13.87 | 27.4% | 3.65x | 5.1% |
| 2021 | $3.52 | 10.0% | 4 | $10.27 | 34.3% | 2.92x | 4.7% |
| 2020 | $3.20 | 14.3% | 4 | $8.27 | 38.7% | 2.58x | 4.3% |
| 2019 | $2.80 | 20.7% | 4 | $8.69 | 32.2% | 3.10x | 3.7% |
| 2018 | $2.32 | 61.1% | 4 | $8.83 | 26.3% | 3.81x | 3.1% |
| 2017 | $1.44 | 38.5% | 4 | $6.60 | 21.8% | 4.58x | 1.9% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AGM stock.
How much dividend does AGM pay per share?
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AGM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $8.11 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is AGM's next ex-dividend date?
AGM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AGM typically pays dividends Annual.
Is AGM's dividend safe?
AGM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +42.9% and FCF payout ratio of +39.9%. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AGM a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +13.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AGM pay dividends?
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $8.11 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AGM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AGM five years ago would be worth approximately $18,030 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AGM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AGM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +8.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.