NLY
Annaly Capital Management
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Real Estate
- NYSE: NLY
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jun 30, 2026
Dividend yield: 12.63%
Payout ratio: 93.8%
Annaly Capital Management's latest dividend of $0.75 per share was on Jun 30, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized dividend distribution of $2.85 per share represents a current dividend yield of 12.63%. The latest NLY payment of $0.75 marks a dividend growth of 7%.
NLY dividend stats
vs. Real Estate sector
Annaly Capital Management Dividend yield
NLY has a dividend yield of 12.63% which is above the Real Estate sector and its peers average but below the industry average. Compared to its Real Estate sector average of 6.29%, Annaly Capital Management's dividend yield is 101% higher. The current dividend yield is below the historical average of 14.0% of the last 5 years.
NLY Dividend history
Annaly Capital Management has a history of paying dividends since 1997. Our records of NLY show that the company has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 6% since twelve months ago. But with the price of the stock up by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 9%.
Annaly Capital Management Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.75 | 12.75% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.7 | 13.24% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.7 | 12.52% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.7 | 13.61% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.7 | 14.35% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.7 | 13.05% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.65 | 14.21% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.65 | 12.95% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | $0.65 | 13.64% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | $0.65 | 13.37% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.65 | 13.08% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | $0.65 | 15.1% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | $0.65 | 15.29% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | $0.65 | 17.49% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.88 | 16.46% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | $0.88 | 20.1% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | $0.88 | 14.92% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | $0.88 | 12.41% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | $0.88 | 11.07% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | $0.88 | 10.38% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | $0.88 | 9.91% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | $0.88 | 10.09% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | $0.88 | 10.89% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $0.88 | 13.2% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $0.88 | 14.83% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | $1 | 17.64% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $1 | 11.15% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | $1 | 12.59% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | $1 | 12.64% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | $1.2 | 11.93% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | $1.2 | 12.16% |
| Sep 27, 2018 | $0.313 | 11.85% |
| Sep 5, 2018 | $0.887 | 10.64% |
| Jun 28, 2018 | $1.2 | 11.54% |
| Mar 28, 2018 | $1.2 | 11.64% |
| Dec 28, 2017 | $1.2 | 9.98% |
| Sep 28, 2017 | $1.2 | 9.8% |
| Jun 28, 2017 | $1.2 | 9.61% |
| Mar 29, 2017 | $1.2 | 10.79% |
| Dec 28, 2016 | $1.2 | 12.05% |
| Sep 28, 2016 | $1.056 | 11.44% |
| Jul 7, 2016 | $0.144 | 11.43% |
| Jun 28, 2016 | $1.2 | 11% |
| Mar 29, 2016 | $1.2 | 11.82% |
| Dec 29, 2015 | $1.2 | 12.77% |
| Sep 28, 2015 | $1.2 | 12.08% |
| Jun 26, 2015 | $1.2 | 12.89% |
| Mar 27, 2015 | $1.2 | 11.4% |
Annaly Capital Management dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
NLY has a payout ratio of 93.8% which is lower than the Real Estate sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Real Estate sector average of 128.2%, Annaly Capital Management's payout ratio is 27% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
NLY dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFA Mfa Financial Inc | 15.19% | $1.44 | 161.8% |
| NLY Annaly Capital Management Inc | 12.63% | $2.85 | 93.8% |
| NNN National Retail Properties Inc | 5.05% | $2.4 | 117.1% |
| IRM Iron Mountain Inc | 2.88% | $3.38 | 367.1% |
| MAC Macerich Co | 2.67% | $0.68 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Annaly Capital Management pay a dividend?
Yes, Annaly Capital Management has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. NLY has been paying dividends since 1997.
When was NLY's last dividend?
Annaly Capital Management's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 30, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.75 per share.
How much dividend does Annaly Capital Management pay (per share)?
NLY has paid dividend of $2.85 per share in the last year.
What is Annaly Capital Management's dividend yield?
Annaly Capital Management's current dividend yield is 12.63%.
How often does Annaly Capital Management pay dividends?
Annaly Capital Management pays four dividends per year.
What is Annaly Capital Management's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Annaly Capital Management is 93.8%.
Does Annaly Capital Management pay a good dividend?
Annaly Capital Management's dividend yield is above the Real Estate sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.