Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.01
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2010 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
17.3%
Payout Ratio
87.8%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
1 years
ARR Dividend Income Check
Safety
87.8% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.4% and trend is falling.
ARR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield17.3%
Trailing DPS$3.01
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M13
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout87.8%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout277.8%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR-21.7%
5Y CAGR-13.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.4%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.9%
Total Shareholder Yield18.2%
1Y Total Return26.1%
5Y Total Return-36.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)35.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,39210Y ago$8,85820Y ago$9,255
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.
ARR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (17 years of payments)
ARR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. distributes 87.8% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 277.8%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ARR has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of -21.7% and 5-year CAGR of -13.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ARR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 17.3% dividend yield, 0.9% buyback yield, 18.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.4% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -36.1%, with dividends contributing 35.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,858 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
ARR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$4.80
Avg/Payment$0.2400
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.2400 | — | 16.24% | May 28, 2026 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.2400 | — | 16.40% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.2400 | — | 16.91% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.2400 | — | 16.20% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.2400 | — | 15.30% | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 16.91% | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 17.52% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 18.49% | Oct 30, 2025 |
ARR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
17.3%
#3 of 8
Safety
At Risk
87.8% payout
Streak
1Y
-13.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
18.2%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd ARRARMOUR Residential R… | $2.2B | 17.3% | 87.8% | 1 | At Risk |
 AGNCAGNC Investment Corp… | $9.7B | 14.6% | 1.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NLYAnnaly Capital Manag… | $16.2B | 13.0% | 92.8% | 1 | At Risk |
 EARNEllington Credit Com… | $182M | 16.9% | 3.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TWOTwo Harbors Investme… | $1.3B | 13.4% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  MFAMFA Financial, Inc. | $997M | 18.3% | 1.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  IVRInvesco Mortgage Cap… | $576M | 20.1% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CIMChimera Investment C… | $1.1B | 7.5% | 37.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
ARR Annual Dividend History (2007–2026)
20 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.20 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 2.3% |
| 2025 | $2.88 | 0.0% | 12 | $3.30 | 87.3% | 1.15x | 5.4% |
| 2024 | $2.88 | -42.4% | 12 | $-0.51 | — | — | 5.4% |
| 2023 | $5.00 | -16.7% | 12 | $-1.86 | — | — | 9.4% |
| 2022 | $6.00 | 0.0% | 12 | $-10.25 | — | — | 11.3% |
| 2021 | $6.00 | 0.0% | 12 | $0.24 | 2500.0% | 0.04x | 11.3% |
| 2020 | $6.00 | -44.4% | 10 | $-17.83 | — | — | 11.3% |
| 2019 | $10.80 | -5.3% | 12 | $-22.96 | — | — | 20.4% |
| 2018 | $11.40 | 0.0% | 12 | $-14.60 | — | — | 21.5% |
| 2017 | $11.40 | -24.5% | 12 | $20.85 | 54.7% | 1.83x | 21.5% |
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Start ComparisonARR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ARR stock.
How much dividend does ARR pay per share?
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (ARR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.01 per share, with a current dividend yield of +17.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ARR's next ex-dividend date?
ARR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ARR typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ARR's dividend safe?
ARR's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +87.8% and FCF payout ratio of +277.8%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has ARR increased its dividend?
ARR has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -13.7%.
How often does ARR pay dividends?
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $3.01 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 16+ years from 2010 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ARR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ARR five years ago would be worth approximately $6,392 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ARR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ARR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +17.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.