Annaly Capital Management, Inc. Announces 1st Quarter 2026 Common Stock Dividend of $0.70 per Share

Core Viewpoint - Annaly Capital Management, Inc. has declared a cash dividend of $0.70 per common share for the first quarter of 2026, payable on April 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026 [1][1]. Company Overview - Annaly Capital Management, Inc. is a leading diversified capital manager with investment strategies focused on mortgage finance [1][1]. - The company's primary objective is to generate net income for distribution to stockholders while optimizing returns through prudent management of diversified investment strategies [1][1]. - Annaly is internally managed and has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) for federal income tax purposes [1][1]. Dividend Details - The declared dividend of $0.70 per share is part of the company's ongoing commitment to return value to its shareholders [1][1]. - The ex-dividend date for this payment is also set for March 31, 2026 [1][1].