Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY – Get Free Report) had its price objective upped by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $23.00 to $24.00 in a research note issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the real estate investment trust’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target points to a potential upside of 6.99% from the stock’s previous close.
Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Argus raised shares of Annaly Capital Management to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $25.00 price objective (up from $23.00) on shares of Annaly Capital Management in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. BTIG Research raised Annaly Capital Management from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $25.00 target price on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Annaly Capital Management from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, April 11th. Finally, Barclays set a $24.00 price objective on Annaly Capital Management and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $24.00.
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Annaly Capital Management Stock Performance
Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The real estate investment trust reported $0.76 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $341.56 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $595.27 million. Annaly Capital Management had a net margin of 34.33% and a return on equity of 16.33%. As a group, analysts predict that Annaly Capital Management will post 2.93 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Annaly Capital Management
In other news, CFO Serena Wolfe sold 16,536 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.14, for a total transaction of $382,643.04. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 173,081 shares in the company, valued at $4,005,094.34. The trade was a 8.72% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, COO Steven Francis Campbell sold 26,491 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $22.83, for a total transaction of $604,789.53. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 178,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,063,740. This represents a 12.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders sold 71,252 shares of company stock valued at $1,639,995. 0.22% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Annaly Capital Management
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in NLY. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in Annaly Capital Management by 76.9% during the fourth quarter. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC now owns 1,150 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Camelot Portfolios LLC acquired a new stake in Annaly Capital Management in the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Annaly Capital Management in the fourth quarter valued at $31,000. TD Private Client Wealth LLC increased its position in shares of Annaly Capital Management by 361.3% in the fourth quarter. TD Private Client Wealth LLC now owns 1,504 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 1,178 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MCF Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Annaly Capital Management by 41.6% during the 3rd quarter. MCF Advisors LLC now owns 1,688 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 496 shares during the last quarter. 51.56% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Key Headlines Impacting Annaly Capital Management
Here are the key news stories impacting Annaly Capital Management this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 EPS beat consensus — Annaly reported $0.76/share vs. $0.74 expected, showing resilient earnings and solid return on equity, which supports dividend coverage and income-oriented investor interest. Annaly Capital Management (NLY) Beats Q1 Earnings Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Net interest margin improved year-over-year and reported income jumped, a constructive sign for forward earnings power if rates remain favorable. Annaly Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Net Interest Margin Improves Y/Y
- Positive Sentiment: JonesTrading reaffirmed a “buy” rating with a $25 price target, signaling at least one institutional view of meaningful upside from current levels. Benzinga
- Neutral Sentiment: Management framed Q1 as delivering resilient economic returns and described strategic capital allocation (rebalancing portfolio and buybacks/dividend considerations); useful context but not immediately price-moving absent follow-up actions. Annaly Capital Management Inc (NLY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Market …
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysts remain conflicted on REIT peers and Annaly’s outlook — mixed analyst views can keep volatility elevated while investors wait for clearer rate/capital signals. Analysts Conflicted on These Real Estate Names: AGNC Investment (AGNC) and Annaly Capital (NLY)
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed consensus materially — reported revenues (~$341.6M) were well below estimates (~$595M), raising questions about fee/income drivers and short-term cash flow trends. View Press Release
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks and other coverage flagged a dip in Annaly’s capital ratio and said volatile markets could cloud the outlook — weaker capital metrics constrain optionality for buybacks/dividends and raise risk premium. Annaly Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Net Interest Margin Improves Y/Y
- Negative Sentiment: Management warned geopolitical tensions (Middle East energy shock) could introduce economic headwinds and market volatility that would pressure fixed-income returns and servicing spreads going forward. Annaly (NLY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
About Annaly Capital Management
Annaly Capital Management, Inc is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in generating income through investment in mortgage-related assets. The company’s core business activities include the acquisition, financing, and management of a diversified portfolio of agency and non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS), commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and other real estate debt instruments. Annaly seeks to profit from the spread between the interest earned on its mortgage investments and its cost of funds, as well as from capital gains realized through active portfolio management.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in New York City, Annaly has grown to become one of the largest mortgage REITs in the United States.
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