Armour Residential REIT

ARR

Market cap $1.75B

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October's top monthly dividend stocks offer high yields, with many providing annual dividends from $1,000 invested exceeding share prices, but carry volatility risks. Banco Macro, ARMOUR Residential, and Horizon Technology Finance lead projected gains, with average net gain estimates of 39.98% on $1,000 invested. Analyst estimates suggest the five lowest-priced MoPay stocks may outperform the top ten overall, highlighting contrarian opportunities for income-focused investors.

VERO BEACH, Florida, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today confirmed the October 2025 cash dividend for the Company's Common Stock, consistent with the previous guidance which the Company released on September 24, 2025. The Company also confirmed the Q4 2025 monthly cash dividend rate for the Company's Series C Preferred Stock.

Agency mREITs capitalized on wide mortgage spreads by issuing equity and buying agency-backed mortgages, leading to significant mark-to-market gains as spreads tightened. Dynex and AGNC Investment expanded portfolios via equity issuance, benefiting preferred shareholders through increased equity cushion, though common shares face dilution. AGNCZ, AGNC's new Series H preferred, offers an 8.75% yield and is attractive for income investors; Armour and Two Harbors preferreds also present upside potential.

VERO BEACH, Florida, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) (“ARMOUR” or the “Company”) today announced guidance on the October 2025 cash dividend for the Company's Common Stock of $0.24 per Common share.

ASRT, CE and ARR have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 19, 2025.

CE, ELV and ARR have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 15, 2025.

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