ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Announces Guidance for April 2026 Dividend Rate per Common Share

Core Viewpoint - ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. has announced a cash dividend of $0.24 per Common share for April 2026, reflecting its ongoing commitment to return value to shareholders [1]. Dividend Information - The dividend of $0.24 will be payable to shareholders of record as of April 15, 2026, with a payment date set for April 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. Dividends exceeding current tax earnings and profits are generally not taxable to common stockholders. The actual dividends are determined by the Company's board, considering various factors such as operational results, cash flows, financial condition, and market conditions [3]. Company Overview - ARMOUR primarily invests in fixed-rate residential, adjustable-rate, and hybrid adjustable-rate residential mortgage-backed securities that are issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises or the Government National Mortgage Association. The Company is externally managed by ARMOUR Capital Management LP, which is registered with the SEC [4].