AGNC Investment Q2 net spread income slips on lower asset yields
AGNC Investment Q2 net spread income slips on lower asset yields
Overview
U.S. mortgage REIT's Q2 comprehensive income per share was $0.52, up from prior quarter
Tangible net book value per share rose 2.4% sequentially to $8.58
Net spread and dollar roll income per share fell slightly to $0.40
Outlook
Company expects favorable supply-demand dynamics to support Agency MBS performance near term
Result Drivers
AGENCY MBS DEMAND-SUPPLY - Elevated mortgage rates reduced projected Agency MBS supply while demand remained strong, supporting tighter spreads and portfolio performance, per CEO Peter Federico
MACRO VOLATILITY - Geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions led to rising Treasury yields and a shift in monetary policy expectations, impacting market conditions, per CEO Peter Federico
MODEST INCOME DECLINE - Net spread and dollar roll income per share fell $0.02 from prior quarter due to slightly lower asset yields and net interest spread, per CFO Bernice Bell
Company press release: ID:nPn7vrpH5a
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 EPS |
| $0.52 |
|
Q2 Net Income |
| $654 mln |
|
Q2 Net Interest Income |
| $305 mln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 10 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the specialized reits peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for AGNC Investment Corp is $11.75, about 4.7% above its July 17 closing price of $11.22
The stock recently traded at 7 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago
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