Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.56
AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
15.1%
Payout Ratio
95.9%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
0 years
AGNC Dividend Income Check
Safety
95.9% payout ratio with at risk 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 Yield15.1%
Trailing DPS$1.56
FrequencyMonthly
Payments / 12M13
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout95.9%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout269.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
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 Yield15.1%
1Y Total Return27.6%
5Y Total Return5.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)43.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,52710Y ago$14,22020Y ago$31,556
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
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
AGNC Investment Corp. distributes 95.9% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 269.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — 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: 15.1% dividend yield, 15.1% 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 5.3%, with dividends contributing 43.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,220 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
AGNC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Monthly
TTM Total$2.40
Avg/Payment$0.1200
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.1200 | — | 13.89% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.1200 | — | 13.83% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $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 |
AGNC Dividend vs Peers
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#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
15.1%
#6 of 9
Safety
At Risk
95.9% payout
Streak
0Y
-1.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
15.1%
#7 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGNCAGNC Investment Corp… | $11.7B | 15.1% | 95.9% | 0 | At Risk |
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2nd  MFAMFA Financial, Inc. | $973M | 18.8% | 1.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  IVRInvesco Mortgage Cap… | $575M | 20.2% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PMTPennyMac Mortgage In… | $892M | 15.6% | 1.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 RWTRedwood Trust, Inc. | $645M | 14.7% | — | 1 | Unknown |
AGNC Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.72 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 4.7% |
| 2025 | $1.44 | 0.0% | 12 | $1.47 | 98.0% | 1.02x | 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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AGNC — 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 $1.56 per share, with a current dividend yield of +15.1%. Payments are made Monthly.
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 Monthly.
Is AGNC's dividend safe?
AGNC's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +95.9% and FCF payout ratio of +269.0%. 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 Monthly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.56 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 $10,527 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 +15.1% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.