News Summary
The New York State Teachers Retirement System has raised its stake in Annaly Capital Management by 16.5%, now owning over 508,000 shares valued at approximately $9.57 million. This move reflects a growing institutional interest in the mortgage finance sector, with various other investors also increasing their stakes in Annaly. The company’s stock opened at $20.77, and Annaly anticipates a strong EPS and a dividend of $0.70. Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, emphasizing its significance in the financial market.
New York – The New York State Teachers Retirement System has increased its stake in Annaly Capital Management Inc (NYSE:NLY) by 16.5% during the second quarter of 2025, now owning a total of 508,519 shares valued at approximately $9,570,000 after acquiring an additional 71,944 shares. This investment reflects growing institutional interest in the mortgage finance company.
Several other institutional investors have recently made moves regarding Annaly Capital Management. Diversified Trust Co has initiated a new stake worth about $466,000 in the first quarter, while Bessemer Group Inc. has increased its holdings by 11.7%, owning a total of 7,731 shares valued at $157,000. Charles Schwab Investment Management has also upped its stake by 5.4%, now owning 3,808,767 shares valued at approximately $77,356,000 after acquiring an additional 196,489 shares. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. has raised its stake by 8.4% to own 367,519 shares worth approximately $7,464,000 following an acquisition of 28,570 shares. Additionally, Wealthstar Advisors LLC purchased a new stake worth around $593,000 in the first quarter. Currently, institutional investors hold approximately 51.56% of Annaly Capital Management’s stock.
On Monday, Annaly Capital Management’s stock opened at $20.77, with a market capitalization of $13.33 billion. The company has recently reported key financial metrics, including a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21 and current and quick ratios of 0.11. The stock has shown a one-year low of $16.59 and a high of $22.45, with a 50-day simple moving average of $21.09 and a 200-day average of $19.92. In the most recent quarter, Annaly posted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.73, exceeding analysts’ consensus expectations by $0.01. The company achieved a revenue total of $273.20 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $237 million.
Looking forward, Annaly Capital Management anticipates an EPS of 2.81 for the current fiscal year. The company is also scheduled to issue a quarterly dividend of $0.70 to investors of record on September 30, 2025, with an ex-dividend date on the same day. This dividend amounts to an annualized basis of $2.80, translating to a dividend yield of 13.5%. Notably, Annaly has a dividend payout ratio (DPR) of 277.23%.
Market analysis shows a varied outlook on the company’s stock. Jones Trading has issued a “buy” rating with a $21.00 target price, while Piper Sandler has raised its target price to $22.50 and provided an “overweight” rating. Barclays has set a price objective of $20.00 but holds a “cautious” stance. Royal Bank of Canada raised its target from $21.00 to $23.00 with an “outperform” rating, while Zacks Research downgraded the stock from “strong-buy” to “hold.” Overall, six analysts have rated the stock as a “buy,” four as a “hold,” and one as a “sell,” leading to a consensus rating of “hold” with an average price target of $21.13 for Annaly Capital Management.
Annaly Capital Management specializes in mortgage finance and invests in various real estate-related products, positioning itself as a significant player in the financial sector.
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