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Annaly Capital Management, Inc. is a NY-based REIT that invests in mortgage-backed securities, mortgage loans, and commercial real estate assets, engaging in mortgage finance and middle market lending since 1996.

Annaly Capital Management's recent preferred stock issuance funds its mortgage-backed and real estate investments, serving as a key publicly traded instrument for company growth and investor opportunity.
Following a period of robust performance and growing investor confidence in the second half of 2025, BTIG analyst Eric Hagen upgraded Annaly Capital Management (NLY) from 'Neutral' to 'Buy' in early January 2026, setting a new price target of $25.00. This upgrade was a notable event that captured significant attention, highlighting the company's impressive 24.7% price return over the preceding six months and its position near a 52-week high, reflecting a sustained period of positive momentum.
In a significant capital allocation move, Annaly Capital Management's Board of Directors increased the quarterly common stock cash dividend to $0.70 per share in the first quarter of 2025. This decision reflects management's confidence in the company's earnings momentum and its ability to generate stable returns for investors amidst a volatile macroeconomic environment.
Overall rating: A
| PEER | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
KIM | $22.08 | COMPARE |
REG | $71.32 | COMPARE |
AMH | $30.51 | COMPARE |
GLPI | $38.12 | COMPARE |
AGNC | $8.62 | COMPARE |
RITM | $8.66 | COMPARE |
DX | $10.61 | COMPARE |
ARR | $13.40 | COMPARE |