ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Announces Guidance for January 2026 Dividend Rate Per Common Share

Core Viewpoint - ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. has announced a cash dividend of $0.24 per Common share for January 2026, with the holder of record date set for January 15, 2026, and payment date on January 29, 2026 [1][2]. Dividend Information - The cash dividend for January 2026 is $0.24 per Common share [2]. - The holder of record date is January 15, 2026, and the payment date is January 29, 2026 [2]. Tax Matters - ARMOUR is taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and must distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income to maintain this status [3]. - Dividends exceeding current tax earnings and profits for the year are generally not taxable to common stockholders [3]. - The actual dividends are determined by the Company's board of directors, considering various factors such as operational results, cash flows, financial condition, capital requirements, and market conditions [3]. Company Overview - ARMOUR primarily invests in fixed-rate residential, adjustable-rate, and hybrid adjustable-rate residential mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises or the Government National Mortgage Association [4]. - The Company is externally managed and advised by ARMOUR Capital Management LP, which is registered with the SEC [4].