Federal Agricultural Mortgage

AGM

Market cap $1.8B

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Federal Agricultural Mortgage presents an attractive opportunity after a 20% share price drop, supported by strong loan performance and low charge-offs. AGM's Q2 earnings easily cover preferred dividends, with only 10% of net profit required, and the common dividend remains well-covered. The loan portfolio remains healthy, with low non-accruing loans and an average LTV below 50%, minimizing risk even in defaults.

Investors interested in stocks from the Financial - Mortgage & Related Services sector have probably already heard of Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) and Zillow Group (ZG). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

WASHINGTON , Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A), the nation's secondary market provider that increases the accessibility of financing to provide vital liquidity for American agriculture and rural infrastructure, announced today the planned retirement of its Chief Executive Officer Bradford T.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Investors with an interest in Financial - Mortgage & Related Services stocks have likely encountered both Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) and Zillow Group (ZG). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

WASHINGTON , Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) has declared a dividend on the company's recently issued 6.500% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series H (NYSE: AGM.PR.H) (the "Series H Preferred Stock").

Farmer Mac (AGM) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, aka Farmer Mac, has posted steady earnings and continues to benefit from strong asset yields and low credit losses. New loan demand is softer, but the company's role in rural finance remains essential to the market. The dividend has grown for 14 straight years, and capital levels remain strong. Buybacks have been authorized but not yet activated.

AGM.PR.H offers a 6.50% yield, and its risk premium places it on the borderline of investment grade/high yield, reflecting Farmer Mac's GSE status. Farmer Mac's strong dividend history and adequate dividend coverage support preferred distribution safety, despite a debt-heavy capital structure. Compared to AGM's other preferreds, AGM.PR.H is less attractive due to lower appreciation potential; AGM-F and AGM-G offer better value at deeper discounts.