AGNC(US:AGNC)2026-02-23 21:13Financial Performance - For 2025, AGNC generated total comprehensive income of $1.74 per diluted common share and an economic return of 22.7% on tangible common equity, compared to $0.84 and 13.2% in 2024 [172]. - Net income available to common stockholders reached $1,509 million in 2025, compared to $731 million in 2024, reflecting a significant increase of 105.0% [212]. - Comprehensive income available to common stockholders was $1,777 million in 2025, compared to $657 million in 2024, an increase of 170.5% [212]. - Economic interest income for fiscal year 2025 reached $4,097 million, a 28% increase from $3,198 million in 2024 [221]. - The total gain on investment securities for fiscal year 2025 was $2,472 million, a significant recovery from a loss of $1,147 million in fiscal year 2024 [245]. Investment Portfolio - The investment portfolio totaled $94.8 billion as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $21.5 billion for the year, with 30-year fixed-rate Agency RMBS and TBAs representing 95% of the portfolio [175]. - As of December 31, 2025, the investment portfolio totaled $94.8 billion, up from $73.3 billion in 2024, representing a growth of approximately 29% [190]. - The fair value of Agency RMBS increased to $81.1 billion in 2025 from $65.5 billion in 2024, reflecting a growth of about 24% [190]. - The total fixed rate Agency RMBS and TBA securities had a fair value of $90.5 billion in 2025, up from $74.0 billion in 2024, representing a growth of approximately 22% [190]. - The total investment securities, including TBA securities, had a fair value of $94.7 billion in 2025, up from $73.2 billion in 2024, marking an increase of approximately 29% [190]. Income and Expenses - Net spread and dollar roll income per diluted common share decreased to $1.50 in 2025 from $1.88 in 2024, primarily due to lower swap income [173]. - Economic interest expense for fiscal year 2025 was $2,276 million, significantly lower than $1,395 million in 2024, resulting in a cost of funds of 2.98% [232]. - The average net interest spread decreased to 1.92% in fiscal year 2025 from 2.42% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting an increase in average asset yield and aggregate cost of funds [241]. - Net interest income turned positive at $675 million in 2025, a substantial recovery from a net interest expense of $246 million in 2023 [212]. Market Conditions - The Federal Reserve's monetary policy shift toward lower short-term interest rates contributed to the positive performance of domestic fixed income asset classes [168]. - Looking ahead, net spread and dollar roll income are expected to benefit from lower funding costs and potential future rate cuts, despite higher hedging costs [180]. - The net supply of new Agency RMBS in 2026 is expected to be approximately $200 billion, with demand remaining robust from GSEs, banks, and other investors [170]. Securities and Rates - The weighted average coupon of the portfolio, excluding TBAs, increased to 5.19% as of December 31, 2025, compared to 5.03% in 2024 [176]. - The 30-Year Agency Current Coupon Yield decreased to 5.04% in 2025 from 5.83% in 2024, a decline of 79 basis points [186]. - The 30-Year Mortgage Rate also decreased to 6.16% in 2025 from 6.86% in 2024, a reduction of 70 basis points [186]. - The weighted average yield on investment securities (excluding TBA and forward settling securities) was 4.93% in 2025, compared to 4.77% in 2024, indicating an increase of 16 basis points [193]. Liquidity and Capital Management - AGNC's liquidity position at year-end was $7.6 billion in unencumbered cash and Agency RMBS, representing 64% of tangible equity [177]. - The company plans to maintain adequate liquidity and capital resources to fund operations and satisfy dividend distribution requirements, with primary sources including unencumbered cash and securities [248]. - Unencumbered assets totaled approximately $7.7 billion, or 65% of tangible equity, compared to $6.2 billion, or 67% of tangible equity, as of December 31, 2024 [262]. Employee and Corporate Governance - As of December 31, 2025, the workforce consisted of 54 full-time employees, with zero employee turnover over the past three years [40]. - 39% of employees were women and 31% were ethnically diverse as of December 31, 2025 [44]. - The company offers a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company matching contributions of 100% up to 6% of each employee's eligible compensation [46]. - The company was recertified as a Great Place to Work™ in 2023 based on employee feedback [41].