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AGNC INVESTMENT CORP

AGNC Investment

AGNC Investment Corp is a real estate investment trust that invests in agency residential mortgage-backed securities. The firm's asset portfolio is comprised of residential mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise, such as the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or by a U.S. Government agency, such as the Government National Mortgage Association. It also invests in other types of mortgage and mortgage-related residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities or other investments in or related to, the housing, mortgage, or real estate markets.

AGNC Investment Corp

AGNC Investment Corp. - Depositary Shares Each Representing a 1/1,000th Interest in a Share of 7.75% Series G Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

AGNC Investment Corp. - Depositary Shares rep 6.875% Series D Fixed-to-Floating Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

AGNC Investment Corp. - Depositary Shares Each Representing a 1/1,000th Interest in a Share of 7.00% Series C Fixed-To-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

AGNC Investment Corp. - Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series E Fixed-to-Floating Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

AGNC Investment Corp. - Depositary Shares Each Representing a 1/1,000th Interest in a Share of 6.125% Series F Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock

Throughout the last three months, 5 analysts have evaluated AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for AGNC Investment, revealing an average target of $9.5, a high estimate of $10.00, and a low estimate of $8.50. A decline of 8.65% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748984469_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive AGNC Investment is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Bose George</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$9.50</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Lee</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Weaver</td>
<td>Jones Trading</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$9.50</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Shane</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$9.50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to AGNC Investment. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of AGNC Investment compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of AGNC Investment's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of AGNC Investment's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About AGNC Investment</h2>
AGNC Investment Corp is a real estate investment trust that invests in agency residential mortgage-backed securities. The firm's asset portfolio is comprised of residential mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise, such as the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or by a U.S. Government agency, such as the Government National Mortgage Association. It also invests in other types of mortgage and mortgage-related residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities or other investments in or related to, the housing, mortgage, or real estate markets.
<h3>A Deep Dive into AGNC Investment's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, AGNC Investment faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -83.3% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 19.23%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 0.18%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.02%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, AGNC Investment adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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What 5 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About AGNC Investment

AGNC Investment's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NYSE">AGNC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.96% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 51.43 million shares sold short, which is 5.06% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.5 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AGNC Investment Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747857623_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AGNC Investment has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AGNC Investment's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AGNC Investment's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.36%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 15.67%</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee maintained an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $11 to $10 on April 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Argus Research analyst Kevin Heal reiterated a Hold rating on April 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 21, AGNC Investment posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Bose George maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $12.5 to $12 on May 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>Wedbush analyst Jay McCanless maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $13 to $14 on Aug. 9, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 87%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 6, MFA Financial posted mixed quarterly results.</li>
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<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Bose George maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $20.15 to $20.5 on May 2, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $21 to $19 on April 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 30, Annaly Capital Management posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0521">latest NLY news</a> </li>
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<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Paul Johnson maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $8 to $7.5 on April 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Compass Point analyst Casey Alexander upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $8.25 on Dec. 17, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 29, Horizon Technology Finance reported first-quarter financial results and missed its net and total investment income estimates.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 17.78%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Douglas Harter maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $6.5 to $5.25 on April 17, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst Mikhail Goberman reiterated a Market Perform rating on April 19, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 16.38%</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $11 to $10 on April 29, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintained an Overweight rating and slashed the price target from $11 to $10 on April 22, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 21, AGNC Investment posted upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Financial Stocks With Over 10% Dividend Yields

7 analysts have shared their evaluations of AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $10.04, a high estimate of $11.00, and a low estimate of $8.50. This current average represents a 6.26% decrease from the previous average price target of $10.71. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745949624_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of AGNC Investment among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Lee</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Weaver</td>
<td>Jones Trading</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$9.50</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Shane</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$9.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Donald Fandetti</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Lee</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Weaver</td>
<td>Jones Trading</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to AGNC Investment. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of AGNC Investment compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of AGNC Investment's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into AGNC Investment's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGNC/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on AGNC Investment analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into AGNC Investment's Background</h2>
AGNC Investment Corp is a real estate investment trust that invests in agency residential mortgage-backed securities. The firm's asset portfolio is comprised of residential mortgage pass-through securities and collateralized mortgage obligations for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise, such as the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, or by a U.S. Government agency, such as the Government National Mortgage Association. It also invests in other types of mortgage and mortgage-related residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities or other investments in or related to, the housing, mortgage, or real estate markets.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of AGNC Investment</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: AGNC Investment's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -49.35%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: AGNC Investment's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 19.23%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): AGNC Investment's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 0.18%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): AGNC Investment's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.02%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, AGNC Investment adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Beyond The Numbers: 7 Analysts Discuss AGNC Investment Stock

RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee maintains AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $11 to $10.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on AGNC Investment, Lowers Price Target to $10

Argus Research analyst Kevin Heal reiterates AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) from Hold to Hold.

Reiteration

Argus Research Reiterates Hold on AGNC Investmentto Hold

Jones Trading analyst Jason Weaver maintains AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $10.25 to $9.5.

Jones Trading Maintains Buy on AGNC Investment, Lowers Price Target to $9.5

AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.40 by 10 percent. This is a 24.14 percent decrease over earnings of $0.58 per share from the same period last year.

Earnings

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AGNC Investment Q1 Adj $0.44 Beats $0.40 Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• MainStreet Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNSB#NASDAQ">MNSB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $17.21 million. 
• HBT Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBT#NASDAQ">HBT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.56 per share on revenue of $57.31 million. 
• Comerica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.13 per share on revenue of $831.34 million. 
• Yunji (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YJ#NASDAQ">YJ</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Dynex Cap (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DX#NYSE">DX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $11.41 million. 
• Washington Trust Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WASH#NASDAQ">WASH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.63 per share on revenue of $53.16 million. 
• Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOH#NYSE">BOH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.89 per share on revenue of $169.27 million. 
• Guaranty Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNTY#NYSE">GNTY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.71 per share on revenue of $31.10 million. 
• Capital City Bank Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCBG#NASDAQ">CCBG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.74 per share on revenue of $59.75 million. 
• Addex Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADXN#NASDAQ">ADXN</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.78 per share on revenue of $791.97 million. 
• Equity Lifestyle Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELS#NYSE">ELS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $399.02 million. 
• SmartFinancial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMBK#NYSE">SMBK</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.55 per share on revenue of $46.23 million. 
• Servisfirst Bancshares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFBS#NYSE">SFBS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.18 per share on revenue of $134.10 million. 
• Home Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBCP#NASDAQ">HBCP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.14 per share on revenue of $30.90 million. 
• Trustco Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRST#NASDAQ">TRST</a>) is projected to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• AZZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.98 per share on revenue of $367.78 million. 
• Metropolitan Bank Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCB#NYSE">MCB</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.56 per share on revenue of $68.40 million. 
• Hexcel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HXL#NYSE">HXL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $478.67 million. 
• Zions Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZION#NASDAQ">ZION</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.18 per share on revenue of $795.15 million. 
• AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $436.71 million. 
• WR Berkley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRB#NYSE">WRB</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.04 per share on revenue of $3.02 billion. 
• Cathay General (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CATY#NASDAQ">CATY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.95 per share on revenue of $186.16 million. 
• Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTFC#NASDAQ">WTFC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.49 per share on revenue of $643.83 million. 
• Calix (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CALX#NYSE">CALX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.13 per share on revenue of $206.98 million. 
• Cadence Bank (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CADE#NYSE">CADE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.64 per share on revenue of $451.05 million. 
• Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLXS#NASDAQ">FLXS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.81 per share on revenue of $109.47 million. 
• BOK Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOKF#NASDAQ">BOKF</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.99 per share on revenue of $520.72 million. 
• Medpace Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MEDP#NASDAQ">MEDP</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.09 per share on revenue of $540.55 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For April 21, 2025

AGNC Investment's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NYSE">AGNC</a>) short percent of float has risen 24.66% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 58.04 million shares sold short, which is 6.47% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.33 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AGNC Investment Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744995628_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AGNC Investment has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AGNC Investment's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AGNC Investment's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.07%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Do Investors Really Feel About AGNC Investment?

AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Monday, 2025-04-21. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate AGNC Investment to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40.
The market awaits AGNC Investment's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company missed EPS by $0.05, leading to a 0.82% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at AGNC Investment's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.42</td>
<td>0.50</td>
<td>0.54</td>
<td>0.57</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.37</td>
<td>0.43</td>
<td>0.53</td>
<td>0.58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744988451_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of AGNC Investment were trading at $8.3 as of April 16. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 9.35%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGNC/earnings">To track all earnings releases for AGNC Investment visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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A Look at AGNC Investment's Upcoming Earnings Report

Welcome to this month's Easy Income Portfolio update — or, as we've been calling it around here, the bouncy portfolio.
Over the last month, prices have done their fair share of hopping around like a rabbit on a trampoline. But while the net asset values have jiggled and jumped, the income has stayed rock solid. We haven't seen even a whisper of volatility in the actual cash coming into the portfolio.
&nbsp;In fact, thanks to the recent markdowns, new investors can now lock in higher yields than they could just a few weeks ago. If you're sitting on the sidelines, now might be one of the best moments all year to hop in.
Let's talk about what caused all this bouncing. If you've been paying attention, you already know the culprit: Trump's &#8220;Liberation Day&#8221; surprise.
The administration came out with a tariff regime so aggressive, so far-reaching, that it stunned even the most cynical market watchers. Entire continents got slapped. Allies, adversaries, neutrals — it didn't matter. The initial blast cratered markets in Asia, crushed European stocks, and sent the U.S. indexes into a tailspin.
Bond markets, which normally play the role of the boring grown-up in times like this, panicked just as much. And unlike the old days, Treasuries failed to act as a safe haven. In fact, they dropped hard.
The volatility in the bond and stock markets is being driven by a rare convergence of political, macroeconomic, and technical factors.
First and foremost is policy risk. The sudden imposition of sweeping tariffs has upended global trade expectations and injected deep uncertainty into earnings forecasts for multinational corporations.
Markets hate uncertainty, and what they received from the administration was a heaping serving of it. One moment, a sector is under threat of tariffs; the next, it&#8217;s granted a temporary reprieve. Investors have no clear footing on which to base forward estimates, so they sell first and ask questions later.
Second is geopolitical reverberation.
Allies in Europe and Asia have begun to reassess their economic and defense alignments in light of Washington&#8217;s erratic trade behavior. This has contributed to capital flight from U.S. assets as global investors reallocate toward domestic infrastructure and defense spending within their own regions.
The result: foreign demand for Treasuries and large-cap U.S. stocks is weakening.
Third is the internal dysfunction within the U.S. government. The party that swept all three branches has shown itself unable to govern coherently. Legislative gridlock over budget resolutions, tax packages, and debt ceiling negotiations has led to fears of policy paralysis at a moment when clarity and leadership are sorely needed. That is hardly the backdrop for confidence in financial markets.
On top of that is the technical blow-up in the basis trade. Hedge funds engaging in heavily leveraged trades between Treasury bonds and futures found themselves on the wrong side of price dislocations. As Treasury bonds dropped faster than futures, margin calls were triggered. In a highly levered trade — often levered 50-to-1 or even 100-to-1 — this kind of misalignment is catastrophic.
The only way out was to liquidate positions, which caused further downward pressure on Treasury prices. That panic cascaded into credit markets and added fuel to the equity volatility.
Now, if you're looking for safety and stability, the Easy Income Portfolio has delivered exactly that. No income has been lost. If anything, the dip in prices has juiced forward yields.
You can now put this portfolio to work with a 9.94% yield, and that's not pie-in-the-sky hypothetical — that's what you'd actually receive if you put cash to work in these assets today.
The reason Treasuries have gone soft. Part of it is a fundamental lack of confidence in the U.S. right now. It's not just adversaries pulling back — it's allies too. Tariffs are being perceived not as economic strategy but as outright aggression, and the back-and-forth around negotiations hasn&#8217;t helped.
Add in political dysfunction in Washington — a Congress that can't seem to get out of its own way on budget deals, tax policy, or the debt ceiling — and buyers are simply walking away. And yes, there's been some technical nonsense too, like the infamous basis trade blowing up as overleveraged hedge funds got hit by price distortions between Treasuries and futures. When that trade unwinds, it only adds more fuel to the selling fire.
So what do we do with all this? We go shopping.
First up is InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (Ticker: PFFA), run by Jay Hatfield — a guy who knows credit markets like few others. PFFA has dropped 8% over the past month. That's ridiculous. This fund owns high-quality preferreds from utilities, REITs, and banks, and it trades them actively. Unlike index-based preferred ETFs, which sit on their hands, Hatfield's crew looks for price dislocations, buys at a discount, and sells near par. That's how you add alpha in a yield-hunting strategy. The fund's yield is now north of 10%, and that dividend is well covered.
Next up is VanEck BDC Income ETF (Ticker: BIZD). Now, we're picky with BDCs — we only want the ones that have deep relationships with the private equity world. Think Ares Capital, Blue Owl, Golub, FSKKR, Oak Tree. These are firms with access to deal flow, sponsor support, and balance sheets to weather downturns. This ETF only holds 32 positions and is heavily tilted toward the best players in the game. BIZD is down nearly 10% for the month, but the dividend yield is up to 13%. Again, not a typo. Thirteen percent to own some of the most credit-savvy BDCs in the world.
Then there's iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (Ticker: REM) — the mortgage play. Spreads on agency mortgages have blown out to their widest levels since 2023, brushing against two standard deviations above the norm. That's opportunity. REM is packed with income monsters like AGNC (Ticker: AGNC), Annaly (NLY, Starwood Property Trust (Ticker: STWD), and Ladder Capital (STWD). Barry Sternlicht&#8217;s Starwood vehicle in particular is now yielding 11%, and it's diversified with exposure to medical office, hotels, infrastructure finance, and even Europe. The same goes for Ladder, which is arguably the most conservatively capitalized commercial mortgage REIT in the country.
We've also got a supporting cast of private equity-backed commercial mortgage REITs like Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, and KKR Real Estate Finance Trust. These are the types of names that will not only survive a volatile year — they'll thrive in it. They&#8217;re stepping in as lenders of last resort in an environment where most regional banks are on defense.
The result? Despite a 7% drawdown in total return terms over the past month, the Easy Income Portfolio is still ahead of Treasuries, ahead of the S&amp;P 500, and ahead of most income-oriented funds. The income continues to show up in your account — month in, month out — and the best part is you now have the opportunity to buy in even cheaper than you could a month ago.
What's the macro backdrop from here? Mild stagflation is probably the base case. Tariffs don't repatriate manufacturing. They raise prices and slow growth. So we expect a bit of a drag on GDP, a nudge higher on inflation, and likely a few rate cuts before the year is done. As the Fed pivots, bonds will find a floor. When that happens, mark my words — the very same assets you can buy today at fire sale prices will trade 10–15% higher. And you'll still be clipping a 10% yield.
That's this month's update. Keep calm, stay focused, and be a buyer on the big red days. PFFA, BIZD, and REM are the names to add right now. We'll talk again next month, and until then — let volatility be your friend.

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JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintains AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $9.5 to $8.5.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on AGNC Investment, Lowers Price Target to $8.5

Jones Research analyst Jason Weaver shared thoughts on AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) first-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AGNC/analyst-ratings">preliminary numbers released today</a>.
AGNC said it expects net spread and dollar roll income of 44 cents. That&#8217;s higher than analysts&#8217; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n44750731/agnc-investment-corp-announces-preliminary-estimates-for-first-quarter-2025">estimate of 41 cents and consensus of 39 cents</a>.
The company&#8217;s total comprehensive income per share is 12 cents, much better than analysts&#8217; estimates of 7 cents.
As of March 31, AGNC held a total investment portfolio valued at approximately $78.9 billion. That includes around $7.5 billion in to-be-announced agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS). It also has about $900 million in credit risk transfer, non-Agency securities, and other mortgage-related credit investments.
The analyst notes that at the end of the quarter, AGNC's tangible book value (TBV) stood at $8.25, which reflects a decline of 190 basis points from $8.41, primarily driven by spread widening.
Weaver adds that he sees additional pressure continuing into the second quarter, with TBV estimated at $7.75-$7.85 as of April 9, representing a 5.5% decline quarter-to-date.
This drop has also contributed to an increase in leverage, which now stands at roughly 7.9x, cites the analyst.
Overall, the analyst says that although performance so far in the second quarter has been underwhelming, he anticipates some near-term recovery in book value per share (BVPS) as market volatility begins to ease.
Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) yields, which have been lagging behind Treasury and swap rates, are expected to converge in the near term, adds the analyst.
Moreover, Weaver says that AGNC&#8217;s ability to deploy new capital into Agency RMBS at current expected returns of over 20% could enhance its dividend sustainability over the medium term.
Price Action: AGNC shares are up 0.06% at $8.125&nbsp;at the last check Friday.
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AGNC Investment Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced preliminary estimates for certain financial measures for the first quarter 2025:
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<li>As of March 31, 2025,&nbsp;AGNC's tangible net book value was estimated to be $8.25 per common share;</li>
<li>For the first quarter 2025,&nbsp;AGNC's total comprehensive income was estimated to be $0.12 per common share;</li>
<li>For the first quarter 2025,&nbsp;AGNC's net spread and dollar roll income (a non-GAAP financial measure) was estimated to be $0.44 per common share, excluding less than $(0.01) per common share of estimated "catch-up" premium amortization cost;1</li>
<li>As of March 31, 2025,&nbsp;AGNC's total investment portfolio was approximately $78.9 billion, which includes approximately $7.5 billion of To-Be-Announced ("TBA") Agency MBS and $0.9 billion of credit risk transfer and non-Agency securities and other mortgage credit investments;</li>
<li>As of March 31, 2025,&nbsp;AGNC's tangible net book value "at risk" leverage ratio was approximately 7.5x;2</li>
<li>For the first quarter 2025,&nbsp;AGNC's estimated economic return on tangible common equity was 2.4%, comprised of $0.36 of dividends declared per common share and an estimated $(0.16) decrease in tangible net book value per common share;</li>
<li>As of March 31, 2025,&nbsp;AGNC had approximately $6.0 billion of cash and unencumbered Agency MBS, which represented approximately 63% of the Company's tangible equity;</li>
<li>As of March 31, 2025,&nbsp;AGNC's hedge portfolio covered approximately 91% of the Company's funding liabilities,3 and its duration gap4 was approximately 0.4 years; and</li>
<li>During the first quarter 2025, the Company issued 49.7 million shares of common stock for net proceeds of $509 million.</li>
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The Company also provided an update regarding its estimated tangible net book value per common share and its "at risk" leverage ratio. The Company estimated that its tangible net book value per common share as of April 9, 2025 was between $7.75 and $7.85 per common share before deduction for the Company's common stock dividend previously declared for the month of April 2025, which has a record date of April 30, 2025 and payment date of May 9, 2025. The Company estimated that its "at risk" leverage ratio as of April 9, 2025 was approximately 7.9x.2
The Company will report full financial results for the first quarter 2025 on April 21, 2025, as previously announced. The financial estimates for the first quarter 2025 provided herein reflect the views and assumptions of the Company's management based on information currently available to them in connection with the preparation of the Company's financial statements as of and for such period. Management has not yet completed procedures to verify the completeness and accuracy of this information, which could result in material adjustments when reflected in the Company's actual reported financial results. The Company's tangible net book value per common share and "at risk" leverage ratio as of April 9, 2025 reflect the views and assumptions of management based on information currently available to them, including information derived from third-party pricing services, which has not been verified for completeness or accuracy.&nbsp; Furthermore, the financial estimates presented above are unaudited and have not been verified or reviewed by any third party, including the Company's independent auditors. Estimates are subject to inherent uncertainties, and investors should not place undue reliance on them. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these estimates.

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AGNC Investment Corp. Announces Preliminary Estimates For Q1 2025; AGNC's Total Comprehensive Income Was Estimated To Be $0.12 Per Common Share;  Company Estimated That Its Tangible Net Book Value Per Common Share As Of April 9, 2025 Was Between $7.75 And $7.85 Per Common Share

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AGNC Investment's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NYSE">AGNC</a>) short percent of float has fallen 22.07% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 46.57 million shares sold short, which is 5.19% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.82 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AGNC Investment Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743006626_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AGNC Investment has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AGNC Investment's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AGNC Investment's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.73%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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<li>Dividend Yield: 16.69%</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Jade Rahmani maintained an Underperform rating and cut the price target from $6.75 to $6.25 on Jan. 14. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>JMP Securities analyst Chris Muller maintained a Market Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $10.5 to $9.5 on Dec. 12. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Jan. 16, Ready Capital announced a new share repurchase program.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">RC news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AGNC Investment Corp. &nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 14.44%</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $12 to $11 on Jan. 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee maintained an Outperform rating with a price target of $11 on Jan. 30. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Jan. 27, AGNC Investment posted downbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">latest AGNC news</a> </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">MFA Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFA#NYSE">MFA</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 13.46%</li>
<li>Wedbush analyst Jay McCanless maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $13 to $14 on Aug. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 88%.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Bose George maintained an Outperform rating and increased the price target from $12 to $13 on Aug. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Recent News: MFA Financial will host a live audio webcast of its investor conference call on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 to discuss its fourth quarter financial results.</li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintains AGNC Investment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGNC#NASDAQ">AGNC</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $12 to $11.

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