Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.58
AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
14.7%
Payout Ratio
1.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
AGNC Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.4% and trend is falling.
AGNC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield14.7%
Trailing DPS$1.58
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M12
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout234.6%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-1.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.4%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield14.7%
1Y Total Return38.8%
5Y Total Return-1.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)39.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,88410Y ago$14,95220Y ago$31,670
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.
AGNC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
AGNC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
AGNC Investment Corp. distributes 1.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 234.6%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AGNC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -1.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AGNC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 14.7% dividend yield, 14.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.4% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -1.2%, with dividends contributing 39.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,952 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
AGNC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$2.40
Avg/Payment$0.1200
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 13.07% | May 11, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.1200 | — | 14.36% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.1200 | — | 12.85% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.1200 | — | 12.63% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 13.43% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 13.73% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 14.40% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1200 | — | 14.71% | Oct 9, 2025 |
AGNC Dividend vs Peers
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#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
14.7%
#5 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.4% payout
Streak
0Y
-1.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
14.7%
#6 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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AGNC Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.48 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2025 | $1.44 | 0.0% | 12 | — | — | — | 9.4% |
| 2024 | $1.44 | 0.0% | 12 | $0.93 | 154.8% | 0.65x | 9.4% |
| 2023 | $1.44 | 0.0% | 12 | $0.05 | 2880.0% | 0.03x | 9.4% |
| 2022 | $1.44 | 0.0% | 12 | $-2.41 | — | — | 9.4% |
| 2021 | $1.44 | -7.7% | 12 | $1.22 | 118.0% | 0.85x | 9.4% |
| 2020 | $1.56 | -22.0% | 12 | $-0.66 | — | — | 10.1% |
| 2019 | $2.00 | -7.4% | 12 | $1.16 | 172.4% | 0.58x | 13.0% |
| 2018 | $2.16 | 0.0% | 12 | $0.21 | 1028.6% | 0.10x | 14.0% |
| 2017 | $2.16 | -6.1% | 12 | $2.04 | 105.9% | 0.94x | 14.0% |
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Start ComparisonAGNC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AGNC stock.
How much dividend does AGNC pay per share?
AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.58 per share, with a current dividend yield of +14.7%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is AGNC's next ex-dividend date?
AGNC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AGNC typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is AGNC's dividend safe?
AGNC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.4% and FCF payout ratio of +234.6%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has AGNC increased its dividend?
AGNC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -1.6%.
How often does AGNC pay dividends?
AGNC Investment Corp. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.58 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 18+ years from 2008 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AGNC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AGNC five years ago would be worth approximately $9,884 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AGNC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AGNC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +14.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.