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Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation

AGM

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation NYSE
$159.41 1.11% (+1.75)

Market Cap $1.72 B
52w High $210.78
52w Low $146.69
Dividend Yield 3.26%
Frequency Quarterly
P/E 9.08
Volume 97.30K
Outstanding Shares 10.90M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $107.9M $44.05M $47.9M 44.39% $3.71 $60.47M
Q3-2025 $420.78M $29.8M $55M 13.07% $4.45 $66.69M
Q2-2025 $404.96M $29.49M $54.84M 13.54% $4.5 $65.43M
Q1-2025 $384.69M $29.51M $49.65M 12.91% $4.04 $63.13M
Q4-2024 $403.75M $29.09M $56.51M 14% $4.67 $68.39M

What's going well?

Gross margins and profit per sale are extremely high, and interest expense is coming down. The company remains profitable even with much lower sales.

What's concerning?

Revenue fell off a cliff, and operating costs are rising as sales shrink. Dilution is hurting shareholders, and profits are down despite better margins.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $18.48B $35.51B $33.79B $1.72B
Q3-2025 $2.52B $33.38B $31.69B $1.69B
Q2-2025 $2.62B $33B $31.45B $1.54B
Q1-2025 $2.41B $31.8B $30.28B $1.53B
Q4-2024 $12.48B $31.32B $29.84B $1.49B

What's financially strong about this company?

The company now holds $18.5 billion in cash and short-term investments, providing some flexibility. No goodwill means no risk of big write-downs. Equity is still positive and has grown slightly.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Debt is extremely high compared to equity, and current assets are much less than current bills. The jump in payables and negative 'other current assets' raise concerns about accounting or business changes. Liquidity is in crisis territory.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $47.92M $103.41M $-1.9B $1.83B $30.04M $103.41M
Q3-2025 $55M $74.19M $-528.24M $324.74M $-129.31M $74.19M
Q2-2025 $54.84M $-47.72M $-1.04B $1.07B $-17.81M $-47.72M
Q1-2025 $49.65M $-49.82M $-345.88M $419.82M $24.13M $-49.82M
Q4-2024 $56.51M $367.53M $-782.95M $597.37M $181.95M $367.53M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

The company is generating strong cash flow from operations, has no need for outside funding, and is able to pay down debt while returning significant cash to shareholders. Cash conversion is excellent, and the cash balance is very strong.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Receivables increased sharply, which could signal slower customer payments or potential collection issues. Net income dipped slightly, and some working capital benefits may not repeat.

Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

AGM combines strong revenue and earnings growth with a central role in U.S. agricultural finance, backed by the structural advantage of government sponsorship. Its balance sheet shows growing assets, rising retained earnings, and improving equity, while free cash flow has been positive over the period. Technological tools, specialized programs, and thoughtful expansion into renewable energy and rural infrastructure add to its strategic depth and long-term relevance.

! Risks

The business is highly leveraged, which is typical for its model but still magnifies sensitivity to credit, interest rate, and funding market shocks. Profit margins have compressed as the company has scaled, and operating efficiency has weakened, especially with rising overhead. Reported anomalies in the most recent financial year, combined with a sharp decline in operating and free cash flow, introduce additional uncertainty. Sector-specific risks in agriculture and potential policy or regulatory shifts around its government-sponsored status also remain important considerations.

Outlook

Assuming the reporting anomalies are clarified, AGM appears positioned for continued, albeit more mature, growth, driven by its entrenched market role, funding advantages, and expansion into new rural and renewable segments. The medium-term picture balances solid structural strengths against the need to manage leverage, stabilize cash generation, and defend margins. Execution on innovation, risk management, and balance sheet discipline will likely be the key drivers of how its trajectory unfolds from here.