ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Announces March 2026 Dividend Rate per Common Share

Core Viewpoint - ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. announced a cash dividend of $0.24 for March 2026, with a record date of March 16, 2026, and a payment date of March 30, 2026 [1][2]. Dividend Information - The March 2026 cash dividend is set at $0.24 per share [2]. - The holder of record date is March 16, 2026, and the payment date is March 30, 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 are generally not taxable to common stockholders [3]. - The board of directors determines actual dividends based on various factors, including 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 [4]. - The company is externally managed and advised by ARMOUR Capital Management LP, which is registered with the SEC [4].