Article argues imminent Fed rate cuts will lift REIT valuations, especially mREITs. Claims agency mREITs like Annaly (NLY) gain as long-term yields fall. States NLY covers its dividend ($0.73 EPS vs $0.70 payout) and could expand it. Warns not all mREITs equal; highlights NLY’s agency MBS, low credit risk.
NLY's quarterly BV decrease was less severe than projected. Core earnings performed better than last quarter's underperformance. NLY maintained a hedging coverage ratio of 100%, reducing BV loss risks. NLY's dividend of $0.65 per share is considered sustainable. Industry environment remains challenging, but improvement is expected in 2025.
Annaly reported Q2 earnings of $0.68, beating expectations by 3.03%. Revenue of $53.56 million missed estimates by 83.16%, underperforming year-ago figures. Current Zacks Rank for Annaly is #4 (Sell), indicating expected underperformance. Earnings outlook remains unfavorable, with estimates declining for upcoming quarters. REIT industry sits in the bottom 19% of Zacks industries, impacting performance.
- Annaly Capital Management reported first-quarter earnings meeting estimates, but lower than last year. - Decline in book value per share and the margin, but an improvement in average yield. - Net interest income was negative, total assets decreased by 1.9%. Price Impact Rating: Bearish Impact Horizon Rating: Short-term Type: Earnings
- NLY to report Q1 2024 results on Apr 24, expected decline in earnings. - In previous quarter, earnings surpassed estimates, while book value per share declined. - High interest rates, low prepayment speed, and MSR portfolio improvement expected. - Funding costs likely to rise due to high interest rates, analysts predict lower earnings. - Earnings ESP for NLY is -7.33%, Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell). Price Impact Rating: Bearish Impact Horizon Rating: Short-term Type: Earnings