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Annaly Capital Management Inc is an American mortgage real estate investment trust. Its business objective is to generate net income for distribution to its stockholders and optimize its returns through prudent management of its diversified investment strategies. The company's reportable operating segments are; the Agency segment, which invests in Agency mortgage-backed securities collateralized by residential mortgages; the Residential Credit segment, which invests in non-Agency residential whole loans and securitized products within the residential and commercial markets; the Mortgage Servicing Rights segment; and Corporate & Other. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Agency segment.

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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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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the financial sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 14.20%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Douglas Harter maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $18 to $20 on July 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee maintained an Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $22 to $21 on May 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Annaly Capital Management will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30 after the market close on Wednesday, July 23.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BXMT#NYSE">BXMT</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 9.66%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Douglas Harter maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $19.5 to $20 on July 15, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Jade Rahmani maintained a Market Perform rating and raised the price target from $19.5 to $20 on July 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Blackstone Mortgage Trust will publish its second-quarter 2025 earnings presentation on Wednesday, July 30.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0718">BXMT news</a> </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Saratoga Investment Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAR#NYSE">SAR</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 11.78%</li>
<li>Compass Point analyst Casey Alexander downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral and cut the price target from $25.25 to $24.25 on June 9, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities analyst Bryce Rowe reiterated a Neutral rating with a price target of $25 on Oct. 10, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On July 8, Saratoga Investment posted weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0718">SAR news</a> </li>
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Annaly Capital Management's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) short percent of float has risen 65.32% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 17.28 million shares sold short, which is 2.86% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.0 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>Annaly Capital Management Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752778840_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Annaly Capital Management 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 Annaly Capital Management'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>, Annaly Capital Management's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.19%, 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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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Annaly Capital Management?

UBS analyst Douglas Harter maintains Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $18 to $20.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Annaly Capital Management, Raises Price Target to $20

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said he has been against Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) for many, many years. &#8220;It's got a big yield, but I want to own <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NLY/earnings">growth,&#8221; he added</a>.
On the earnings front, Annaly Capital Management will release its financial results for the quarter that ended June 30 after the closing bell on Wednesday, July 23. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at 71 cents per share, up from 68 cents per share in the year-ago period.
&#8220;The missile story's good,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about Karman Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRMN#NYSE">KRMN</a>). &#8220;These are the kind of companies that are making a lot of people a lot of money.&#8221;
Supporting his view, on July 3, RBC Capital analyst Ken Herbert maintained an Outperform rating on Karman Holdings and raised the price target from $44 to $51.
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LINC#NASDAQ">LINC</a>) is &#8220;where you want to be,&#8221; Cramer said.
Lending support to his choice, Lincoln Educational Services, on May 12, reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 sales guidance above estimates.
Price Action:
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<li>Karman Holdings shares gained 0.5% to settle at $45.24 on Monday.</li>
<li>Annaly Capital Management shares fell 0.9% to close at $19.32.</li>
<li>Lincoln Educational shares fell 1.5% to settle at $22.63 on Monday.</li>
</ul>
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Annaly Capital Management's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.82% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.78 million shares sold short, which is 1.78% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.3 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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Annaly Capital Management Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1750449634_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Annaly Capital Management 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 Annaly Capital Management'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>, Annaly Capital Management's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.97%, 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.

How Is The Market Feeling About Annaly Capital Management?

Annaly Capital Management's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.73% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 12.93 million shares sold short, which is 2.14% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.83 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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Annaly Capital Management Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748440824_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Annaly Capital Management 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 Annaly Capital Management'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>, Annaly Capital Management's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.76%, 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.

Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Annaly Capital Management?

Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) underwent analysis by 6 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting 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">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">2</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>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $20.44, a high estimate of $21.00, and a low estimate of $19.00. A 3.17% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $21.11. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748368860_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
A clear picture of Annaly Capital Management's perception among financial experts is painted 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>$21.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bose George</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$20.50</td>
<td>$20.15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Crispin Love</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$21.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jason Weaver</td>
<td>Jones Trading</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Shane</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bose George</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$20.15</td>
<td>$21.00</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 Annaly Capital Management. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Annaly Capital Management compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Annaly Capital Management's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Annaly Capital Management's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NLY/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Annaly Capital Management analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Annaly Capital Management's Background</h2>
Annaly Capital Management Inc is an American mortgage real estate investment trust. Its business objective is to generate net income for distribution to its stockholders and optimize its returns through prudent management of its diversified investment strategies. The company's reportable operating segments are; the Agency segment, which invests in Agency mortgage-backed securities collateralized by residential mortgages; the Residential Credit segment, which invests in non-Agency residential whole loans and securitized products within the residential and commercial markets; the Mortgage Servicing Rights segment; and Corporate &amp; Other. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Agency segment.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Annaly Capital Management's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Annaly Capital Management faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -62.61% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Annaly Capital Management's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 48.58%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Annaly Capital Management's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.77%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Annaly Capital Management's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.08%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Annaly Capital Management's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 2.13, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Demystifying Annaly Capital Management: Insights From 6 Analyst Reviews

RBC Capital analyst Kenneth Lee maintains Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $22 to $21.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Annaly Capital Management, Lowers Price Target to $21

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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<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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<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: 14.52%</li>
<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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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 14.22%</li>
<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>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Financial Stocks With Over 10% Dividend Yields

A May filing shows that Senator John N Kennedy reported a purchase in Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>), valued between $1,001 and $15,000. The transaction date is listed as May 8, 2025, with the report published on May 8, 2025.
At present, Annaly Capital Management shares are trading up 0.57% at $19.39.
Want to keep up with John N Kennedy and other congressional members' stock activities? Check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/john-n-kennedy">government trades tool</a> for real-time updates!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
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Recent Report Shows That Sen. John N Kennedy Bought Up to $15K Worth of Annaly Capital Management Stock

Looking into the current session, Annaly Capital Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) shares are trading at $19.05, after a 0.16% spike. Moreover, over the past month, the stock spiked by 1.65%, but in the past year, decreased by 3.58%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746630019_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Annaly Capital Management P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 16.49 in the Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) industry, Annaly Capital Management Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 20.67. Shareholders might be inclined to think that Annaly Capital Management Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746630019_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Intraday Update

Price Over Earnings Overview: Annaly Capital Management

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Bose George maintains Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $20.15 to $20.5.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on Annaly Capital Management, Raises Price Target to $20.5

Piper Sandler analyst Crispin Love maintains Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $21.5 to $21.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Annaly Capital Management, Lowers Price Target to $21

Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.72 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.70 by 2.86 percent. This is a 12.5 percent increase over earnings of $0.64 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.32 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.31 billion by 0.72 percent. This is a 20.33 percent increase over sales of $1.09 billion the same period last year.

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Annaly Capital Management Q1 Adj. EPS $0.72 Beats $0.70 Estimate, Sales $1.32B Beat $1.31B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For April 30, 2025

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 15.88%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $21 to $19 on April 16, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Bose George maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $21 to $20.15 on April 8, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
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<li>Ladenburg Thalmann analyst Mickey Schleien downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral on Nov. 27, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Compass Point analyst Casey Alexander upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $6 on Sept. 9, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Recent News: PennantPark Investment will report results for the second fiscal quarter on Monday, May 12, after the close of the financial markets.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYMT#NASDAQ">NYMT</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 15.01%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Douglas Harter maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $7.5 to $6 on May 8, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Bose George maintained a Market Perform rating and cut the price target from $8.5 to $7 on May 3, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Recent News: New York Mortgage Trust will report financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 after the closing bell on April 30.</li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Financial Stocks With Over 15% Dividend Yields

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<li>Citigroup increased the price target for Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) from $163 to $180. Citigroup analyst Simon Hales maintained a Buy rating. Philip Morris shares closed at $160.09 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Stifel cut Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) price target from $295 to $240. Stifel analyst Simon Yarmak maintained a Hold rating. Marriott shares closed at $222.58 on Tuesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MAR/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays raised the price target for Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>) from $188 to $193. Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintained an Overweight rating. Interactive Brokers shares closed at $173.43 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/IBKR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Keybanc cut the price target for Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>) from $260 to $250. Keybanc analyst Sangita Jain maintained an Overweight rating. Veeva shares closed at $222.72 on Tuesday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VEEV/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan slashed Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) price target from $21 to $19. JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintained an Overweight rating. Annaly Capital Management shares settled at $17.96 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NLY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities cut Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) price target from $630 to $560. B of A Securities analyst Vivek Arya maintained a Buy rating. Synopsys shares closed at $425.65 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SNPS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity slashed Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLNC#NASDAQ">FLNC</a>) price target from $14 to $10. Canaccord Genuity analyst George Gianarikas maintained a Buy rating. Fluence Energy shares closed at $3.6750 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FLNC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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JP Morgan analyst Richard Shane maintains Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NLY#NYSE">NLY</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $21 to $19.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Annaly Capital Management, Lowers Price Target to $19

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Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Announces 4th Quarter 2024 Common Stock Dividend of $0.65 per Share

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Announces Dates of Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Conference Call

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Reports 4th Quarter 2024 Results

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Announces Preferred Dividends

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Increases 1st Quarter 2025 Common Stock Dividend to $0.70 per Share

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Announces Dates of First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Conference Call

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Reports 1st Quarter 2025 Results

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Announces 2nd Quarter 2025 Common Stock Dividend of $0.70 per Share

Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Announces Dates of Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Conference Call

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